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Today's story in the Bible is about Queen Esther.  Beauty is more than physical. It comes from inside first. Courage is what happens when you face your fears. Esther rises from rags to riches as God's Rescuing Power shines bright in her life.

*** Wording issue: I say "Uncle," instead of "Cousin" Mordecai in this episode. 

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Go deeper with reading scripture: Esther

Follow up questions:

  1. If you were a king or queen in your house: Name three things you’d change?
  2. Have you ever been promoted or trusted with something really big?
  3. How can you stand up to someone this week? 

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Esther (00:05):
Hello, I'm Queen Esther.
Today you'll hear how God usedme to save a nation.

Narrator (00:12):
Hey, welcome to shorts with Schertz, where we share a
quick, creative, biblical storywith some follow up questions.
Our goal is to partner with youto grow deeper and stronger. If
you like us, hit subscribe andshare with your friends.

Rider (00:26):
The King has given me a job I must do my best.

Speaker (00:36):
Hear ye, hear ye.
Listen up, y'all. The King islooking across the land for the
next queen. So if you're a girland you believe you have what it
takes, you could be our nextqueen. So strap on those vans
shoes and drive on over to theCitadel of Susa today.

Narrator (00:55):
Esther was a foreigner in the Persian Empire. She was
one of the females that went tothe Citadel of Susa her uncle
Mordecai requested she not tellanyone she was Jewish. Upon
entering the Citadel, God waswith her Haggai the house
supervisor liked Esther so muchthat she was given a year of
beauty treatments and coachingbefore she was able to see the

(01:17):
King. When she was ready, shestepped into the king's
presence. King was overwhelmedby her beauty.

King (01:24):
You are the most beautiful person I've ever seen. Come be
my queen.

Narrator (01:31):
He was excited and relieved that after a long wait,
a new Queen of Persia had beenfound. To show excitement. He
threw a big party.

King (01:40):
Let's have a big banquet with tons of food, music and
invite lots of people. This is aparty I'll declare this to be
holiday. GAURD! Get tons ofgifts and pass them across my
kingdom. Let's party!

Narrator (01:53):
During the party uncle Mordecai, who was working at the
Kings gate, overheard a plot byguards killed the king.

Guards (01:59):
That party is thumping in there. Dude, I never got
invited to a party by the king.
Me either man, we should remedythat. Let's make sure the king
is no more so you we won't bejealous of not getting invited
to parties anymore. No king. Noparties.

Narrator (02:16):
Immediately Mordecai shared the news with Esther, who
was then shared it with theking. It was like a massive game
of telephone. The king was savedin Mordecai was a hero. Some
time passed. A guy by the nameof Haman was given a tough
position by the king. Bible saysthis promotion was higher than
any other noble in the PersianEmpire. He was paraded through

(02:36):
the town ordering all to bow tohim. All who saw him bowed Haman
as he passed, but one Mordecai.
Mordecai only bowed to theliving God. And Haman wasn't
him. This made Haman furious.

Haman (02:52):
I am so mad. I could punch a goat on Thursdays while
eating jello.

Narrator (02:58):
No goats were harmed during the filming of this show
and hereby are safe to laugh andrun into the wild back to you.
Haman found out Mordecai was aJew and went to the king and
well basically complained tohim.

Haman (03:08):
Oh King, there are these people in your kingdom who don't
follow your laws. Make a largedestroy them.

King (03:14):
Oh, sure. Whatever you want.

Narrator (03:17):
When Mordecai heard this, he literally tore his
clothes and lay down. Okay,let's pause here for a moment.
Please do not rip your clothes.
Okay, word got to the now QueenEsther of Mordecai's anguish.
She immediately connected withher uncle

Esther (03:31):
How are you feeling?

Mordecai (03:34):
Sad, not good.

Esther (03:38):
What happened?

Mordecai (03:40):
Haman. He convinced the king to eliminate all Jews

Esther (03:45):
For real life. What can I do?

Mordecai (03:50):
Pray and go to the king and stop this from
happening to your people.

Esther (03:56):
I can't he may kill me.
You're crazy.

Mordecai (04:03):
Maybe God made you Queen for such a time as this.

Esther (04:08):
Okay pray for me. I'll do it.

Narrator (04:13):
She gave access to the king. The king asked that
whatever she needed even up tohalf his kingdom. He would give
it as to reply by inviting boththe king and Haman to an
exclusive party. They had agreat time. However, when the
king asked her again, what sheneeded she didn't share it.
Other than replying again. Aninvitation to him and Haman to

(04:35):
another exclusive party. Thenext night. Haman was feeling
proud of himself to have beeninvited to two parties by the
Queen. Haman slept well. Myqueen, asked for anything up to
half my kingdom and I'll give itto you.

Esther (04:53):
My king. Someone is trying to kill me Who dares
threaten my queen? Haman I'm aJew and he wants to kill me and
my people

Narrator (05:04):
At the sound of his name Haman choked on his food
while the king stormed out.
Haman thrust himself to the feetof Queen Esther begging for his
life.

Haman (05:15):
Please, please, please.
I'm so sorry. Spare my life.

Narrator (05:24):
The king returned with guards and had Haman have
rested. With Haman removed fromhis position. The king promoted
Mordecai. God had used Esther tosave His people. Thanks for
listening to our show today.
Here's some questions. One, ifyou are king or queen in your
house, name three things you

would change Two (05:43):
have you ever been promoted or trusted with
something really big? And three,how can you stand up to someone
this week?

Esther (05:57):
Until next time
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