Unlikely Heroes, Part 4: An Orphans Selflessness
January 28, 2024

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Message Review

Ordinary people like us can make an extraordinary impact on the lives of those we care about and the world around us. Esther's story is an inspiring example of how someone can use their unique position to help others. She was an orphan who was chosen to compete in a beauty contest and eventually became a queen. Esther's position of influence allowed her to advocate for and protect those around her. It's important to remember that any position, no matter how small or large, comes with a responsibility to positively impact the lives of others

Main Point: You are in a unique position to have a unique impact.

Scripture References: Esther 3:8-9; Esther 4:1-2; Esther 4:12-16; Esther 7:3-4; Esther 8:7-8  

Bible Study      

The focus Bible passage from the sermon was Esther 4. Before going to the Sermon Discussion Questions, study the passage by reading through it together, then talk through it using the Inductive Bible Study Method questions that follow:

  • Context: Discuss the context of this passage (i.e. when it was written, who wrote it, who it was written to, what was going on before and/or after this specific passage, etc.)

  • Observation: What do you notice in this passage?  What words or phrases stick out to you? And why?

  • Interpretation: What was the author’s original intent in this passage?  What main point(s) was he trying to communicate, and why is that important?

  • Application: What is one key takeaway or insight you had from this passage? How can or should you apply it to your life?

  • Questions: What questions/tensions do you have from this passage that you would like to discuss?

Discussion Questions

  • What were your initial thoughts or takeaways from the sermon and why?

  • Who is your favorite Hero in a movie or fairytale? In their story what did they have to risk for the greater good?

  • Read Esther 4:12-14 again as a group. What insights can you gather from these verses that you could apply to your current situation?

  • Have you ever felt that God placed you for a purpose? If so, what was it and how did you follow Jesus?

  • Pastor Matt said, “If you are in a place, you’re in that place for a unique purpose that only you can fill”. How can you fulfill your unique purpose in your current situation?

  • What are ways you can naturally make it known in your situation that you are a follower of Jesus without having to wear a t-shirt or pin that proclaims it?

  • To be positioned to have an extraordinary impact you must be willing to lose your palace like Esther was willing to do. What kind of things can be placed as more valuable than the unique impact God has in store for you?

  • How do you think your willingness to take action would change if you would rest in the fact that ultimately God is in control?

  • What would you be willing to risk if it meant that someone’s eternity might be forever changed

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