Esther - MSSS Bible Lesson

Esther - the Girl who became a Queen

Scripture Reference: Esther
Jewish families celebrate this story as the Feast of Purim.

Illustrating the Story

Use MSSS Bible Character Crafts to create characters for story-telling.
Keys for Kids offers a wide variety of devotions and stories that aid in the teaching of Bible lessons. Search by topic or by Bible reference.
Akhlah (the Jewish Children's Learning Network) - Purim
Biblical Holidays - Purim
Bible Quizzes Book of Esther
Danielle's Place - Esther
Kids Clubs 4 Jesus Bible Lessons - PDF resource which includes memory verse, key points, scripture reference object lesson or drama as well as word search, quiz, crossword puzzle, colouring page.
- OT Lesson 50 "Esther"
Mission Arlington (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
- Old Testament Lessons (2 Year Plan)
  - Esther Becomes Queen
  - Esther Saves Her People
NAD Kindergarten/Primary SS Program Helps
- Bravery Meets a Test
- A New Queen
- God Saves His People (Kindergarten)
- God Saves His People (Primary)
Perpetual Preschool Purim
Retell the story using masks of Esther, Haman and Ahasuerus.
- For masks to colour in Purim Costumes and Masks.
Sunday School Sources - look in Old Testament Index under "Judah's Captivity and Return" for full list of PDF resources relevant for this story.
The Story of Purim - the story of Esther with a craft for a noisemaker to spin while reading the story.
WoRM (The Official Site of the Workshop Rotation Model) Lesson and Ideas Exchange

Don't forget to check out MSSS Bible Craft and Activities for Any Story for more ideas.

Colouring Pages/Activity Sheets

From Calvary Chapel Old Testament (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader).
- Esther Becomes Queen
- Mordecai and Hamon
- Esther Pleads for Her People
- Hamon's Anger at Mordecai
- Mordecai is Honored
- Hamon's Evil is Repaid
- Esther Saves Her People
- The Jews Rejoice and Declare a Feast
Purim Coloring Pages from DLTK-Kids
Garden of Praise (Worksheet) Esther
Kids Clubs 4 Jesus Bible Lessons - PDF resource which includes memory verse, key points, scripture reference object lesson or drama as well as word search, quiz, crossword puzzle, colouring page.
- OT Lesson 50 "Esther"

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Crafts

Danielle's Place - Esther has a Crown and Sceptre craft.
Purim on the Net - Craft- Make your own Purim Noisemaker
Hamantaschen (a triangle shaped biscuit said to be in the shape of Haman's hat)
Masks of Esther, Haman and Ahasuerus to colour in - Purim Costumes and Masks.
See also MSSS - Costumes for more crown crafts (if you don't like any of the above!)