1. Though God is never mentioned in the book of Esther his hand is ever present and his

providence everywhere displayed. How do we see God’s providence in chapter 6? Though

no miracles are performed how do we see the miraculous here? What ‘coincidences’ are

present? What are the odds of so many coincidences?

2. Professor Karen Jobes says that this chapter is, “the most ironically comic scene in the

entire Bible.” Why does she say that? Do you agree?

3. Haman’s desire for recognition and public praise drives his ambition and behavior - to what

end? If God were to give you free rein to pursue your passions, where would it lead? What

do you long for?

4. Why does the pastor say that 6:1, “The King could not sleep”, is the center of the book of

Esther? Why isn’t Esther 4:14, “maybe you were made queen for just such a

time as this,” the center?. How does this passage in chapter 6 represent a catastrophic reversal?