Hi Gals!
Well, we finally finished Esther, not as strong a finish as I would have liked but I REALLY appreciate that you are making such an effort to continue meeting during track/soccer!
For Wednesday read Proverbs Chapter 1 and this time YOU POST THE BLOG QUESTIONS!!! Just tell me what your questions are after reading chapter 1 and what the purpose is in reading this book (hint - the author tells you why in chapter 1!)
Had a great time with you gals on Friday - when can we do it again?
See you Wednesday!
Monday, April 19, 2010
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Silver Ring Thing!
Wow, what a night!! Makenzie we missed you.
Think about these & just post a few memory joggers for our discussion.. Please don't post anything too personal.
Which of the two girls that gave testimonies could you relate to most?
They talked about "red flags". Are there any in your life?
They challenged you to know "your story". What is yours?
Which road are you on? Narrow or broad?
What commitments did you make?
Who is your accountability?
You gals are the best!! See you tomorrow!
Think about these & just post a few memory joggers for our discussion.. Please don't post anything too personal.
Which of the two girls that gave testimonies could you relate to most?
They talked about "red flags". Are there any in your life?
They challenged you to know "your story". What is yours?
Which road are you on? Narrow or broad?
What commitments did you make?
Who is your accountability?
You gals are the best!! See you tomorrow!
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Chapter 6
Hi Gals! Good group last week! Keep praying for each other and encouraging one another.
Haman had trouble with 2 "R" words - respect and rage. He wanted respect and when he didn't get it from Mordecai he had rage. This week we'll see more of Haman's selfish heart and what goes on in his mind. Keep writing down character qualities in your notes.
Read Esther 6.
What did the king do when he couldn't sleep?
What honor was given Mordecai for exposing the assasination plot?
How does the king decide what honor to give him?
Who happens to be standing in the court? Co-incidence? Or God-incidence?
What honor does Haman want for himself (v8-9)?
What does Haman have to do?
Ironic the one who DEMANDS respect with his words has to give it to the one who COMMANDS respect by his actions!
What does Haman do after the parade?
What does his wife say to him? And what happens right after that?
Is your heart more like Haman or Mordecai?
Does Jesus know what you are thinking? Mark 2:8
Read the following and we'll discuss:
Psalm 147:6
Proverbs 3:34
James 4:10
Haman had trouble with 2 "R" words - respect and rage. He wanted respect and when he didn't get it from Mordecai he had rage. This week we'll see more of Haman's selfish heart and what goes on in his mind. Keep writing down character qualities in your notes.
Read Esther 6.
What did the king do when he couldn't sleep?
What honor was given Mordecai for exposing the assasination plot?
How does the king decide what honor to give him?
Who happens to be standing in the court? Co-incidence? Or God-incidence?
What honor does Haman want for himself (v8-9)?
What does Haman have to do?
Ironic the one who DEMANDS respect with his words has to give it to the one who COMMANDS respect by his actions!
What does Haman do after the parade?
What does his wife say to him? And what happens right after that?
Is your heart more like Haman or Mordecai?
Does Jesus know what you are thinking? Mark 2:8
Read the following and we'll discuss:
Psalm 147:6
Proverbs 3:34
James 4:10
Sunday, February 21, 2010
End of Chapter 5
Read Ester 5:9 to the end of the chapter.
v9 Why was Haman in high spirits?
What made him mad & why?
What did he do about it?
v11 What did he do when he got home?
List everything he boasted about in v11-12.
v13 Why wasn't all this enough for him?
Write down Haman's character qualities.
When have you had these same attitudes? How can you combat it?
v14 What is Haman's wife's name? What does she suggest?
What does Haman do about it?
Write down Zerash's character qualities.
Ok gals, encourage one another to get these questions aswered
v9 Why was Haman in high spirits?
What made him mad & why?
What did he do about it?
v11 What did he do when he got home?
List everything he boasted about in v11-12.
v13 Why wasn't all this enough for him?
Write down Haman's character qualities.
When have you had these same attitudes? How can you combat it?
v14 What is Haman's wife's name? What does she suggest?
What does Haman do about it?
Write down Zerash's character qualities.
Ok gals, encourage one another to get these questions aswered
Thursday, February 4, 2010
End of Chapter 4
Hi Gals! Great discussion today. Remember our small group is a place to share and know it won't be repeated outside of group - just like Vegas - what happens in Bible study STAYS in Bible study. Please respect that for each other. I will. I'm loving the time with you each week!
This week read Ester 4:12-17. Short passage but lots to think about.
What was Esther's response to Mordecai's challenge?
Think about Esther this week. What might be her hopes and dreams before she got taken into the harem? What about now? What might have been her plans for her life now that she was queen? I'm sure none of this was in her plan. What might she have thought her destiny would be both before this and after? Now she's at this huge crossroads. She obviously tried to get out of it with the Mordecai and clothes thing.
Now apply this to your life. What are your hopes and dreams? What are you going to do if God TOTALLY turns it upside down like He did with Esther? We are going to read Isaiah 43 so read it in advance if you want.
See you at GORF and next week!
God Bless.
This week read Ester 4:12-17. Short passage but lots to think about.
What was Esther's response to Mordecai's challenge?
Think about Esther this week. What might be her hopes and dreams before she got taken into the harem? What about now? What might have been her plans for her life now that she was queen? I'm sure none of this was in her plan. What might she have thought her destiny would be both before this and after? Now she's at this huge crossroads. She obviously tried to get out of it with the Mordecai and clothes thing.
Now apply this to your life. What are your hopes and dreams? What are you going to do if God TOTALLY turns it upside down like He did with Esther? We are going to read Isaiah 43 so read it in advance if you want.
See you at GORF and next week!
God Bless.
Friday, January 22, 2010
End of Chapter 2 of Esther.
Good Morning Ladies! Great addition of snacks to our meetings! Loved it. Also, so happy Jessie came. Chicken nuggets.
Going to do the questions a little different this week because I want us to get deeper into how any of this book affects who we are right here, right now in 2010. So, here goes. Mackenzie & Maraih read the end of Chapter 2 starts at verse 19 to like 22. Jessie you should read thru chapters 1 and 2 daily for the week to get up to speed not forgetting the end of chapter 2.
I want you to start making a list of the character qualities of each person in the story. We should have done this to start with but hey better late than never. Anyway, take a piece of paper and write Xerxes at the top and underline it. Then one that says Mordecai, and one with Hadassah/Esther, etc. (you can put them all on one paper I don't care just be sure you have plenty of room to add to it over the next 8 chapters. ) You may want to do one for the eunuchs and even the advisors, get creative.
Skim over the first two chapters this week (while you are reading the end of 2) and write down words or phrases that describe the character of each person in the story. Like Vashti, she was brave, what else? Esther, she was genuine, not plastic. Get the picture. Write the verse number of where you find the character quality. I don't want just our opinions. We want it right from God's Word. Post a few that really stuck out to you, especially the ones you want to talk about. Don't need to post alot - just enough to let me know you did your homework.
Going to do the questions a little different this week because I want us to get deeper into how any of this book affects who we are right here, right now in 2010. So, here goes. Mackenzie & Maraih read the end of Chapter 2 starts at verse 19 to like 22. Jessie you should read thru chapters 1 and 2 daily for the week to get up to speed not forgetting the end of chapter 2.
I want you to start making a list of the character qualities of each person in the story. We should have done this to start with but hey better late than never. Anyway, take a piece of paper and write Xerxes at the top and underline it. Then one that says Mordecai, and one with Hadassah/Esther, etc. (you can put them all on one paper I don't care just be sure you have plenty of room to add to it over the next 8 chapters. ) You may want to do one for the eunuchs and even the advisors, get creative.
Skim over the first two chapters this week (while you are reading the end of 2) and write down words or phrases that describe the character of each person in the story. Like Vashti, she was brave, what else? Esther, she was genuine, not plastic. Get the picture. Write the verse number of where you find the character quality. I don't want just our opinions. We want it right from God's Word. Post a few that really stuck out to you, especially the ones you want to talk about. Don't need to post alot - just enough to let me know you did your homework.
Ok, now get going! I'm going to back off talking so much next week - your lists from this week will fuel our discussion......watch all the people you see this week, peers, teachers, parents, neighbors, coaches, siblings. Think about the character qualities you see in them and in yourself this week. We are going to look at ourselves next week and go deeper! Get ready!!
You gals rock! I love your enthusiam and desire to meet with an old lady like me! You are a hoot and keep me young! Love you all! Have a great Friday.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Esther 2:1-18
From v.1 what 3 things do you learn about Xerxes.
What advice was given to Xerxes in v 2-4? And who gave him this advice?
In v 5 what was Xerxes reaction to the advice?
Now switch gears to another scene in the story. In v 5-7 we meet Mordecai and his niece. Write down everything you learn about each of them from these verses.
In v 8 describe what happened when the king's order went out.
In v 9-11 what do you learn about Esther and Mordecai
In v12-16 What happens to Esther?
V 17-18 - What is the result of Esther's actions?
KEEP STUDYING GALS!!! I LOVE OUR TIME TOGETHER!! THANKS FOR SHARING IT WITH ME!! See you after school Thursday!
What advice was given to Xerxes in v 2-4? And who gave him this advice?
In v 5 what was Xerxes reaction to the advice?
Now switch gears to another scene in the story. In v 5-7 we meet Mordecai and his niece. Write down everything you learn about each of them from these verses.
In v 8 describe what happened when the king's order went out.
In v 9-11 what do you learn about Esther and Mordecai
In v12-16 What happens to Esther?
V 17-18 - What is the result of Esther's actions?
KEEP STUDYING GALS!!! I LOVE OUR TIME TOGETHER!! THANKS FOR SHARING IT WITH ME!! See you after school Thursday!
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