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Vashti Bible Study Guide

Queen of Persia deposed for refusing to appear before the king's drunken banquet.

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Ahasuerus (Xerxes I)

Teaching prompt

Read about Vashti: "Queen of Persia deposed for refusing to appear before the king's drunken banquet." What does this teach us about God's plan?

Discussion questions

  1. How does Vashti's life connect to the promise that leads to Jesus?
  2. What would you have done in Vashti's place?
  3. Which scripture passage about Vashti stands out most to you, and why?

Scripture

  • Esther 1:9-22
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