Esther Bible Study Course

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Instructions

Before Class

Nothing can replace the time a teacher spends in prayer with our Master Teacher, the Lord God Almighty. We also recommend you read the Scriptures and lesson notes before class.

Teaching Instructions

Teacher Notes

  • Teacher notes, highlighted in green, provide key information to guide your teaching instructions.
  • These notes cover the timeline helping you to cover all the important characters and events.
  • Lesson notes are good for not only you as a teacher but also helpful for substitute teachers or anyone unfamiliar with the material.
  • These notes give confidence to those who are new to the Bible.You can read the notes directly to students if needed.

Bible Dictionary

  • Some words in the lessons are marked for lookup in a Bible dictionary.
  • Understanding these terms will enhance your teaching and help answer student questions.

Maps

  • Maps are a part of the study, adding depth to your lessons.
  • Teacher and student maps are located at the back of their respective books.

Teaching the Timeline

Teacher Narrative

  • The first lesson is a timeline overview. The teacher narrative in green explains what to teach for each timeline point.
  • Use the notes as a guide, or read them aloud to students. Focus on the major events and their order.
  • In subsequent lessons, students will dive deeper into the timeline’s characters and events.
  • Read more on How to Teach the Bible Timeline.

Stick Figuring the Timeline

  • Students will draw stick figure the characters and events onto the timeline, helping them see the big picture.
  • Ask questions about the points on the timeline, this activity reveals how much students already know about the timeline characters and events.

Simplifying for Younger Students

  • Younger students may find it challenging to draw full stick figures. Simplify the activity by focusing on faces or single figures.
  • Alternatively, use the traceable student book to ensure younger students can participate effectively.

Teaching the Lessons

Timeline Review Page

  • Starting with Lesson 2, students will review the last few timeline characters or events at the beginning of each lesson.
  • Students will draw a picture above the title of each character or event.
  • Every 2–3 lessons, review the entire timeline up to the current point to reinforce learning and challenge students.

Lesson Pages

  • Starting the lesson by reading or having a student read the passage for the first box in the study. You can assign reading all at one time or as you go through the lesson.
  • After the reading discuss the passage while you draw the picture in the book for the students.
  • Students then stick figure their pictures into the Student book
  • If time allows, encourage students to add to their drawings.

The more they draw the more they remember!

Memory Verse Review

  • After the timeline review, revisit up to three previous memory verses.
  • Students can review verbally, write the verses out, or use stick figuring to reinforce memory.

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