Esther: Lesson 96
Assess Your Learning 6
Visit “Studying the Scriptures” to help prepare yourself spiritually to learn.
Reflecting on and assessing your spiritual learning can help you draw closer to our Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. This lesson can help you reflect on the goals you have set and the growth you have experienced during your recent study of 1 Kings 17–Esther.
Review the Scriptures
Think about your height now compared to when you were a young child. A change in height is not perceived daily but over time. Likewise, your spiritual growth is most often noticed when you review your life over time. For example, you might feel a stronger desire to do good (see Mosiah 5:2) or treat others with more love. You might also want to become more consistent in your prayers and scripture study.
Reflect on what you have learned over the past few weeks and any spiritual impressions you may have received. Review your notebook and any scriptures you may have read or annotated.
Respond to the following questions in your notebook:
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What have you learned or felt during your study of the Old Testament?
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In what ways have the truths you have learned and applied helped you follow Jesus Christ?
Review the following study options. Complete one or more.
Option A
How did Esther strengthen her courage?
Review the following statements. They are examples of the Lord blessing individuals who relied on Him for strength and deliverance.
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David: “Thou comest to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a shield: but I come to thee in the name of the Lord of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel” (1 Samuel 17:45).
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Elisha: “Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them” (2 Kings 6:16).
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Hezekiah: “Be strong and courageous, be not afraid … for there be more with us than with him: With him is an arm of flesh; but with us is the Lord our God to help us, and to fight our battles” (2 Chronicles 32:7–8).
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Esther: “I also and my maidens will fast likewise; and so will I go in unto the king, which is not according to the law: and if I perish, I perish” (Esther 4:16).
Respond to the following questions in your notebook:
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How have you been inspired by the ways the Lord blessed one or more of these individuals?
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What have you experienced recently that has increased your desire to rely on Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ for strength and deliverance?
Option B
How can I continue to become a disciple of Jesus Christ?
You have had opportunities in recent lessons to deepen your discipleship to Jesus Christ and His gospel. Here is a list of lessons during which you may have set goals to deepen your discipleship:
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Lesson 81 (1 Kings 17)—to act with greater faith in Jesus Christ by following the words of His prophets
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Lesson 84 (2 Kings 5)—to do the small and simple things the Lord asks us to do
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Lesson 87 (2 Kings 21–23)—to turn to the Lord through personal scripture study
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Lesson 90 (2 Chronicles 14–16)—to make a plan to seek the Lord
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Lesson 93 (Nehemiah)—to remain focused on the work Heavenly Father has given us to do
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Lesson 95 (Esther)—to act with courage to do the Lord’s will
Think about what you have felt prompted by the Holy Ghost to do in the past few weeks. These promptings could have come in a variety of settings, including at home, in church, or in seminary. Review what you recorded in your notebook for the lessons listed. Look for promptings to act that you may have received. Choose one or two promptings, and think about where you are on the following diagram.
Decide what specifically you can do to move your prompting to act to the next step on the diagram. If it is not too personal, share your plan with someone you trust.
Share Your Learning
Lesson Purpose: To help you reflect on the goals you have set and the growth you have experienced during your recent study of 1 Kings 17–Esther.
Share one or more of the following with your teacher or class:
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Your responses to Option A
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Your plan from Option B