F-260 Esther Made Queen - Esther 2:1-23  What do you sense society believes are the most important qualities in a person?  What would you say are your three best qualities?  What are your top priorities in life?  What did the king’s attendants propose, and why? (2:1-4)  How did the king plan to find another queen for himself? (2:3-4)  What background information does the passage give us about Mordecai? (2:5-7)  What does the passage reveal about Esther and her background? (2:7)  What kind of treatment did Esther receive at the palace, and why? (2:9)  For what reason did Esther not reveal her heritage? (2:10)  How did Mordecai keep in contact with Esther? (2:11)  What events preceded a woman’s turn to go to the king? (2:12-14)  What was the only way a woman would get a second chance to see the king? (2:14)  What did Esther do when it was her turn to go to the king? (2:15)  What did King Xerxes think of Esther? (2:17)  How did Esther become queen? (2:17-18)  How did Esther continue to show her respect for Mordecai even after she had become queen? (2:20-23)  What did Mordecai discover while he was sitting at the king’s gate? (2:21-22)  How did the king find out about the plot to assassinate him? (2:21-23)  How would you describe Esther?  What kind of relationship did Esther and Mordecai have?  In what ways is Esther a good role model for women and men today?  What impact did power and status have on Esther?  How have you allowed wealth or power to influence your character?  How can we guard against the temptation to allow money, status, or power to influence our motivations and actions?  What do you think is the proper attitude toward wealth and prestige?  What qualities does God value most highly in a person?  How do your priorities influence the way you live every day?  What does this passage teach you about God’s sovereignty?  What do you most want to remember from this story about money, status, and power?  What is one step you can take this week to conform your character more to that of Christ?  What steps can you take this week to guard against greed and materialism?