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This resource is designed to allow your family to have time in God’s Word BEFORE your children attend church. Because God’s plan is for parents to be the primary spiritual nurturers of their children’s faith, we want YOU to be the one to introduce this part of The Big God Story to them. For additional support in spiritual parenting and to learn more about creating transforming environments in your home, be sure to pick up HomeFront: A Spiritual Parenting Resource from your church or download at HomeFrontMag.com. You can also access the HomeFront app for your iPhone, iPad, or Android device.
4.9 God Is Trustworthy Part of The Big God Story Esther 1—4 Esther is chosen to be queen. She learns that Haman, the king’s prime minister, is plotting to have the Jewish people killed. God gives Esther the courage to seek an audience with the king.
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• Esther was chosen to be queen through a process that was similar to a beauty pageant. • The king didn’t know that Esther was Jewish when he took her to be his queen. • Esther went unannounced before the king on behalf of God’s people, which could have cost her life if she wasn’t received in the king‘s favor.
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Your child’s spiritual and moral ideas about God are formed through watching those around him. As you continue to build the bond of trust through structure and consistency in your household, remind your child that God is trustworthy.
Teachable Moments After reading the passage, discuss the following together: • How do you think Esther felt after hearing that the Jewish people were in danger? • Do you think God had a reason for Esther to become the queen?
Remember Verse
I can do everything t hrough Christ, who g ives me strength.
• How was God trustworthy in this part of The Big God Story?
Philippians 4:13 (NLT)
Blessing
For more information about blessing your child, see the Blessing section in HomeFront: A Spiritual Parenting Resource.
Pray Psalm 27:1 over your child: (Insert child’s name), the Lord gives you light and saves you. Why should you fear anyone The Lord is your place of safety. Why should you be afraid?