F-260 Haman Hanged - Esther 7:1-10  How would you go about asking your boss for a really big favor?  When have you ever exposed an injustice, and what happened as a result?  In what settings is it difficult for you to stand up for what you believe?  What did the king offer Queen Esther at the banquet she prepared for him? (7:1-2)  How did the queen present her request to King Xerxes? (7:1-4)  What did Esther ask of the king? (7:3-4)  How did King Xerxes react to Esther’s request? (7:5)  Whom did Esther reveal as the person behind the plot to kill her people? (7:6)  What did the king do when he discovered the truth about Haman? (7:7)  How did Haman react when his wicked plan was exposed? (7:7)  What final twist in the story guaranteed Haman’s demise? (7:8)  What tidbit of information did one of the king’s eunuchs mention at this opportune point in the story? (7:9)  How did the eunuch’s revelation to the king further indict Haman? (7:9)  What ironic circumstances surrounded Haman’s death? (7:9-10)  How was the king’s fury finally abated? (7:10)  How do you see God’s hand at work in the events of this story?  When have you felt you were in an impossible situation?  How has God helped you through difficult circumstances in your life?  What does this story reveal about the consequences of sin?  In what ways do you think Christians should be involved in confronting injustice?  What injustices do you see in your community, place of work, or church?  What can you do to confront the injustice you see around you?  How is Esther’s wisdom displayed in this part of her story?  In what way can you follow Esther’s example to solve a problem in your life?  What have you learned from this passage about problem solving?  What problem or challenge are you now facing?  How can you praise the Lord for His sovereign work in your difficult situations?  What is one small step you could take this week to confront an injustice that concerns you?  In what situation do you need to stand up more firmly for what you believe?