Esther | July 25-31 - Episode 31

Episode 31

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Esther | July 25-31

Lesson 31   

“Thou Art Come … for Such a Time as This”

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Join hosts Ganel-Lyn Condie and John Fossum as they discuss impactful topics from this week’s Come, Follow Me lesson covering the book of Esther.  Explore these important themes, topics, and questions:

Who is Esther and what can we learn from this unique book of scripture?

What spiritual gifts can we foster in the wake of opposition?

How is Esther’s story an example of letting God prevail?

Why is “now” the most important moment of our lives?

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Invitation:

Try to unlock the power of fasting to help you overcome obstacles in your life.

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Quotes & Links:

Link to Come, Follow Me Through the Old Testament Book:

https://www.seagullbook.com/real-talk-real-life-scripture-journal-old-testament.html

Sister Barbara B. Smith Quote: “Each woman in today’s world has responsibilities akin to those which Esther faced. The circumstances of each life are significantly different, yet each woman faces the challenge of being true to the principles of the gospel if she would improve the quality of her mortal life and make herself worthy of the opportunity of eternal progression. She should begin by understanding who she is and that she has magnificent potential as a daughter of God. Her goal then should be lofty. The scriptures say: “Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect”  Matt. 5:48 Quickly I caution that this is not an obtainable goal in one step or one day or one year. It takes a lifetime of conscious effort, of striving and learning and living, to become an holy woman.” [1979–O:107, Barbara B. Smith, Women for the Latter Day]

Sister Camille N. Johnson Quote: “Esther is another beautiful example of letting God prevail. Rather than sticking with a cautious narrative of self-preservation [implying that her initial actions to become queen were done under this pretense?], she exercised faith, turning herself completely over to the Lord. Haman was plotting the destruction of all the Jews in Persia. Mordecai, Esther’s relative, became aware of the plot and wrote to her, urging her to talk with the king on behalf of her people. She recounted to him that one who approaches the king without being summoned was subject to death. But in a tremendous act of faith, she asked Mordecai to gather the Jews and fast for her. “I also and my maidens will fast likewise,” she said, “and so will I go in unto the king, which is not according to the law: and if I perish, I perish.” [2021–O:80, Camille N. Johnson, Invite Christ to Author Your Story]

President Nelson Quote: “The doctrine of fasting is ancient. It has been practiced by biblical heroes from the earliest days. Moses, David, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther, Isaiah, Daniel, Joel, and many others fasted and preached of fasting.” [2020–A:72, Russell M. Nelson, Opening the Heavens for Help]

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Real Talk is presented by Seagull Book and hosted by Ganel-Lyn Condie and John Fossum.