Seeing God's World · Lesson 6
Why Am I Here?
Esther 4:1-17; Esther 5:1-3; Ephesians 2:8-10 Old Testament PrincipleCourage
When an evil plan threatened God's people, Mordecai told Queen Esther, "Who knows if perhaps you have come to the kingdom for such a time as this?" Esther bravely went to the king, and God used her to save His people. God made each of us on purpose, for good works He prepared ahead of time, and He gives us courage to do them.
God placed me where I am on purpose. He has good works for me to do today, and He gives me courage to do them.
- CreationGod made it
- FallWe broke it
- RedemptionJesus fixes it (this lesson)
- RestorationJesus makes it new
Memory verse
“For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance as our way of life.”
Ephesians 2:10 BSB
Christ Connection · Better than
Esther risked her life to stand before the king and plead for her people. Jesus went further: He gave His life for His people, rose again, and now "always lives to intercede" for us before the Father (Hebrews 7:25). Because of Him, we can come to the King without fear, and He gives our lives their purpose.
Hebrews 7:25; 1 Timothy 2:5; Romans 5:8
The Big Story · Redemption
God protected His people in Persia because He had promised to send the Rescuer through them. Esther's courage was part of God's bigger plan to bring Jesus.
Teacher Guide
This version includes:
- Background and context for the passage
- Hidden in Plain Sight: the detail most people miss
- The Christ Connection: how this story points to Jesus
- A 47-minute class plan and prep checklist
- Object lesson: What's it for?
- Theo’s Workshop (build challenge): Chain reaction
- A skit to act out the story
- Review game: Domino questions
- Pronunciation help, tips for every age, song ideas and a note for parents
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Preschool (ages 3–5)
God made me for good things.
This version includes:
- An opening hook and a 4-minute Bible story written for this age, with a Hidden in Plain Sight moment
- 3 discussion questions
- 2 activities: Brave queen walk, Color Queen Esther
- 6 “Dasch Digs Up” facts
- Real-life connections: at home, at church
- Song ideas, Live It, a prayer, and a printable student handout (preview below)
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Free preview · Kindergarten – 2nd grade
God placed Esther in the palace to help save His people. She was scared, but she prayed and was brave. God made you on purpose too, with good things to do, and He gives you courage.
Memory verse
“We are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works.”
Adapted from Ephesians 2:10
Start here
Hold up a cup, then a ruler. Ask, "What is this for?" Then ask, "What are YOU for?" Say, "Let's find out from a brave queen!"
Bible story 6 min
Long ago, a king named Xerxes ruled a huge kingdom. He chose a Jewish girl named Esther to be his queen. Her cousin Mordecai had raised her.
But a proud man named Haman hated God's people. He tricked the king into making a law to destroy them all!
Mordecai sent a message to Esther. "Go to the king. Ask him to save your people!" Esther was afraid. Anyone who went to the king without being called could die!
The rest of the story, discussion questions, songs, Live It and prayer are for members.
Try an activity
Brave steps 8 min
You’ll need: A paper crown, Rulers
- One child is the king with a ruler for a scepter. Another wears the crown and walks toward the king while everyone says the memory verse.
- When the king holds out the scepter, the "queen" or "king" names one brave, good thing they could do this week.
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3rd – 4th grade
When Haman plotted to destroy God's people, Mordecai told Esther she may have become queen "for such a time as this." Esther found the courage to risk her life, and God saved His people. God created us in Christ Jesus for good works He prepared ahead of time, and He gives us courage to do them.
This version includes:
- An opening hook and a 8-minute Bible story written for this age, with a Hidden in Plain Sight moment
- 5 discussion questions
- 2 activities: Made for a purpose, Where's my palace?
- 6 “Dasch Digs Up” facts
- Real-life connections: at school, in sports and games, at home
- Song ideas, Live It, a prayer, and a printable student handout (preview below)
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5th – 6th grade
Everyone lives for something. The world says to be happy, follow your passion or make your own meaning. Esther discovered that God had placed her in the palace "for such a time as this," and she risked her life to obey. We are God's workmanship, saved by grace and created for good works He prepared in advance, wherever He places us.
This version includes:
- An opening hook and a 10-minute Bible story written for this age, with a Hidden in Plain Sight moment
- 5 discussion questions
- 2 activities: Purpose statements, My palace
- 6 “Dasch Digs Up” facts
- Real-life connections: online and on screens, at school, with friends
- Song ideas, Live It, a prayer, and a printable student handout (preview below)
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