Stories Of The Bible Junior - A Saddleback Kids Podcast

Once upon a time there was a queen named Esther. Being a queen sounds great, but sometimes it can be dangerous! What would you do if you found out someone was planning to do something bad? Listen to hear what Esther did!

Show Notes

Esther

Hey parents! Use these questions as a guide to talk over this week’s lesson about Esther with your child after they’ve watched the video service!
  1. Who was today's Bible story about?
    Esther. God made Esther and she loved God.
  2. What did Esther wear on her head?
    A crown! The crown showed everyone that Esther was a queen.
  3. One day, she heard someone was going to do something bad. Uh oh! Did Esther stop the bad thing from happening?
    Yes! She stoppped the bad plan. Shake your head “no” because the plan was not good.
  4. Esther had to do something brave and tell the king to stop the bad plan. Can you be brave, too?
    Yes! God helps us be brave. Show me your strong arms because God made us to do good and brave things.
  5. Take some time to pray with your toddler. Encourage your toddler to sit with you and fold their hands, saying something like:
    God, thank you for loving us and wanting to be our friend. Thank you for making us. Help us do good things and be brave like Esther! We love you! Amen.
Parent Encouragement - Esther

Hey parents! Here's something for you to be encouraged by and get ideas to bring this Bible story into your everyday conversation with your child at home!

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Toddler Craft – Esther Character Stick

In this craft, your toddler will create their own Esther Character Stick to remind them of the main character from the Bible story. God made Esther, and God made them!

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Toddler Activity – Talk Like Esther

In this activity, your toddler will bring the craft they made to life. They will practice saying and doing things with their Esther Character Stick to remember this Bible story about Esther.

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Toddler Coloring Page - Esther

We have a variety of coloring pages to help your child remember familiar faces from this month’s lesson!

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Navigating Parenthood - Esther

Hey parents! Saddleback Parents has great training, tips, and tools to help you win. Check out this blog post all about how to foster healthy obedience in our children that comes from a place of love and respect rather than rules they follow out of obligation

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At Saddleback Kids we believe every kid should be known, connected, equipped and empowered. KNOWN by another kid and a leader. CONNECTED to a group where they can grow spiritually. EQUIPPED with the tools and the knowledge to develop a strong faith in Jesus. EMPOWERED to serve others and share Jesus in the world.

To sum it up, Saddleback Kids exists to connect kids to God and others while helping them live a purpose driven life.

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Creators & Guests

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Saddleback Kids
At Saddleback Kids we believe every kid should be known, connected, equipped and empowered. KNOWN by another kid and a leader. CONNECTED to a group where they can grow spiritually. EQUIPPED with the tools and the knowledge to develop a strong faith in Jesus. EMPOWERED to serve others and share Jesus in the world. To sum it up, Saddleback Kids exists to connect kids to God and others while helping them live a purpose driven life.

What is Stories Of The Bible Junior - A Saddleback Kids Podcast?

Hi parents! Want to share the Bible with your toddler and preschooler? Join us each week to hear easy to understand Bible stories in a fun exciting podcast!

And to go even deeper, check out Happy Harbor! Come play with us each week and join our friends Arlo the Bear, Tilly the penguin, Kelby the Octopus as we learn that God made us, God loves us, and God wants to be our friend!

• • • Um stories of the Bible. Junior • • esther. • • • • • Let's meet Esther, • • who was brave and a beautiful queen. She heard a terrible plan of someone who is mean. The man's name was Hayman • • and he hated Mordecai, the Jews. Uh • • hayman made a decree to kill all the Jews and there was nothing they could do. • • Mordecai asked Esther to tell the king something was amiss and asked what if you were made queen for such a time as this? • • Esther knew it was scary, but she went to the king. • • He was happy to see her and would give her anything. • • • • • Esther held two banquets and then told the evil plot to the king. • • The king was angry and asked who would do such a thing. Esther said that Hayman was the man, the one who came up with the plan. Hayman was terrified. He went pale with fright. • • • The king ordered Hayman killed on um that very night. But the plot was still in place, and the Jews were in harm's way. The king issued a new decree to defend themselves however they may. The Jewish people were saved because of Esther's bravery, • • and the Jews celebrated their great victory. • • • • • • • • • • M. • • • • • • •

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