Bible Study | Esther 9:20-10:3

OBSERVATION

What does it say?

    1. According to Mordecai’s instructions, what were the Jews obligated to keep and why? (Esther 9:20-22)
    2. What activities were to occur during the annual celebrations? (Esther 9:22)
    3. What reminder is provided in Esther 9:24-25, about how Haman had determined to destroy the Jews? But what happened eventually?
    4. What were the days of celebrations called? Esther 9:26
    5. What commitment do the Jews make concerning the feast of Purim in Esther 9:26-28?
    6. How was this final letter written in Esther 9:29-32 different from the previous letters?
    7. Why was Mordecai a popular leader? (Esther 10:1-3)

INTERPRETATION

What does it mean?

    1. How does Psalm 30:10-12 add to our understanding about the relief that the Jews got in Esther 9:22? And what should be our response?
    2. How does Psalm 7:12, 14-16 add to our understanding of the words in Esther 9:25?
    3. What do the “therefores” in Esther 9:26 tell us?
    4. In Esther 10:3, how is Mordecai a picture of Christ?

APPLICATION

What will I do?

    1. How does this passage challenge or confirm our understanding about giving praise and thanks to God for our deliverance?
    2. Is there some attitude we need to change?
    3. Pray about what we have learnt?