September 7, 2025 - Esther 4:1–17; 5:1–8 Esther didn’t plan to be a hero — she just said “yes” when it mattered most. What will you do when it’s your turn to speak up? In Esther 4, Mordecai learns of Haman's plot to exterminate the Jews and urges Esther, the queen, to intervene with the king. Esther initially hesitates, citing the law forbidding uninvited access to the king...