The most important part of any play is what happens “behind the scenes.” There’s lighting, wardrobe, casting,
playwriting — so much has to happen perfectly to bring the production together! In the story of Esther, there is a
whole lot going on behind the scenes, too. In this four-week series, kids will discover the most important character
in Esther’s story isn’t always center-stage, but can often be found behind the scenes working, helping, giving
support and giving peace. (Spoiler alert: It’s God!)
November 2022 Memory Verse
THE STORY:
This week, kids learn about who Esther was, and how she became queen.
THE BIG IDEA:
God works behind the scenes.
THE BIBLE:
Esther 2:1—18; 2 Thessalonians 2:13—17
THE STORY:
This week, kids learn about how Mordecai and Haman became bitter rivals.
THE BIG IDEA:
God helps us do good behind the scenes.
THE BIBLE:
Esther 3:1—6; 6:1—11; 2 Thessalonians 3:6—13
THE STORY:
This week, kids learn why Mordecai asked Esther to help the people of Israel.
THE BIG IDEA:
God gives us support behind the scenes.
THE BIBLE:
Esther 3:8—4:17; Colossians 1:9—17
THE STORY:
This week, kids learn about the time Esther talked to the king about her people.
THE BIG IDEA:
God gives us peace behind the scenes.
THE BIBLE:
Esther 5:1—8, 7:1—6; 8:1—8; Psalm 122:6—9