Esther Shows Courage
Queen Esther risks her position to speak before the king and protect her people.
The story in Scripture
Esther learned that a plan had been made to destroy her people. Approaching the king without permission was dangerous, but Esther prepared through fasting and then bravely spoke on behalf of her people.
Read it together in your Bible: Esther 4–8.
What we learn
Courage often means using our position and voice to protect others.
Talk about it
- What risk did Esther face?
- How did Esther prepare before approaching the king?
- When should we speak up for another person?
Try this activity
Write a short plan for respectfully speaking up when someone is being treated unfairly.
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