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Woman After God's Own Heart Bible Study Series
Becoming a Woman of Beauty and Strength: Esther
Esther was in the right place at the right time. When God's guiding hand made her queen over a foreign race, she used her influence to save her people. Women of every age and walk of life will discover how to— As women are obedient to God's leading, they will find strength and inner beauty flowing through them as they positively affect the lives of those around them.
160 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2001
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About the author
Elizabeth George
371 books803 followersElizabeth George is bestselling author and national speaker dedicated to helping people live a life after God’s own heart. For over 30 years, the teachings and steadfast example of Elizabeth has helped countless men and women:
- Simplify life by focusing on God’s priorities.
- Appreciate God’s Word and apply it to everyday situations.
- Respond to circumstances with confidence by seeing yourself through God’s loving eyes.
- Increase closeness in marriage by serving and honoring each other.
- Powerfully shape the hearts of children and teenagers.
- Enjoy greater intimacy with God.
Women around the world are drawn to Elizabeth’s approach of daily starting with the Bible to handle life’s challenges. Her ability to weave biblical truth into everyday issues has led readers to make over 15 of her books bestsellers. Elizabeth’s distinctive work, A Woman After God’s Own Heart, has sold over 1 million copies and received the ECPA Platinum Book Award. Likewise, her delightful book, A Girl After God’s Own Heart, remains a treasured gift for moms and grandmothers and made the CBA Bestseller List for fourteen consecutive months.
Elizabeth also encourages women through her radio broadcast, “A Minute for Busy Women,” featured on Christian radio stations across America and at www.OnePlace.com. She is also a regular keynote speaker at women’s conferences and retreats.
In the midst of their busy writing schedule, Elizabeth and Jim love spending time with their two married daughters and eight grandchildren, taking daily walks along golden sands, and enjoying the beautiful Hawaiian sunsets. They divide time residing in Honolulu, Hawaii and the Washington State coast.
- Simplify life by focusing on God’s priorities.
- Appreciate God’s Word and apply it to everyday situations.
- Respond to circumstances with confidence by seeing yourself through God’s loving eyes.
- Increase closeness in marriage by serving and honoring each other.
- Powerfully shape the hearts of children and teenagers.
- Enjoy greater intimacy with God.
Women around the world are drawn to Elizabeth’s approach of daily starting with the Bible to handle life’s challenges. Her ability to weave biblical truth into everyday issues has led readers to make over 15 of her books bestsellers. Elizabeth’s distinctive work, A Woman After God’s Own Heart, has sold over 1 million copies and received the ECPA Platinum Book Award. Likewise, her delightful book, A Girl After God’s Own Heart, remains a treasured gift for moms and grandmothers and made the CBA Bestseller List for fourteen consecutive months.
Elizabeth also encourages women through her radio broadcast, “A Minute for Busy Women,” featured on Christian radio stations across America and at www.OnePlace.com. She is also a regular keynote speaker at women’s conferences and retreats.
In the midst of their busy writing schedule, Elizabeth and Jim love spending time with their two married daughters and eight grandchildren, taking daily walks along golden sands, and enjoying the beautiful Hawaiian sunsets. They divide time residing in Honolulu, Hawaii and the Washington State coast.
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September 21, 2018
Another great Bible study by Goerge. I loved how she brought in the proverbs and sections of the old testament to shine a light on Esther's character.
Two interesting facts I learned that were not in this book but because my friend Kelsey and I did some extra research.
The reach of the Persia-Media empire was huge. If the degree to kill the Jews had gone forth, it would have effectively wiped out all of them.
Some scholars think the book of Esther was the official court record that Mordecai had made. To preserve the true story, he refrained from mentioning God. So, the story would be preserved in the royal archives.
Two interesting facts I learned that were not in this book but because my friend Kelsey and I did some extra research.
The reach of the Persia-Media empire was huge. If the degree to kill the Jews had gone forth, it would have effectively wiped out all of them.
Some scholars think the book of Esther was the official court record that Mordecai had made. To preserve the true story, he refrained from mentioning God. So, the story would be preserved in the royal archives.
June 5, 2023
Exceptuando el título que literalmente se lo cambie en mi ejemplar (le pegué unos papelitos para que quede "Descubre QUE ERES una mujer bella y fuerte"), me gustó mucho.
Banco que vaya de a pocos versículos y que indague en Mardoqueo, en Amán y en el rey. El paso a la aplicación personal y diaria super fluído, 10/10.
No es un estudio reeee profundo, pero la verdad que podría decir que me ayudó a retomar el hábito de leer y estudiar la Biblia todos los días; también a volver a agarrarle el gusto a anotar, a escribir para interactuar con la palabra.
Elizabeth George, fuiste reivindicada, hermana.
Banco que vaya de a pocos versículos y que indague en Mardoqueo, en Amán y en el rey. El paso a la aplicación personal y diaria super fluído, 10/10.
No es un estudio reeee profundo, pero la verdad que podría decir que me ayudó a retomar el hábito de leer y estudiar la Biblia todos los días; también a volver a agarrarle el gusto a anotar, a escribir para interactuar con la palabra.
Elizabeth George, fuiste reivindicada, hermana.
September 7, 2021
I am not very familiar with the Bible. Imagine my surprise at learning there is a book in the Bible about a woman named Esther. Esther was my grandmother's name and I found that several of the character attributes between the women were the same. I enjoyed learning about Esther and how she had the opportunity to better her life and her people.
January 3, 2024
Inner beauty is more attractive than the outer beauty!
It's takes a personal decision to be a woman of beauty and strength
Beauty is spiritual.
It's takes a personal decision to be a woman of beauty and strength
Beauty is spiritual.
January 8, 2021
5 star
If you have wanted to do Bible study but felt you didn't have time to do justice to the study. Ms George does a wonderful job at putting this study of Esther into segments that can be studied in about 15 minutes. She writes the reviews and adds questions that you can answer includes the actual scripture from the Bible so that way if you want to take this devotional with you on a bus ride or whatever you wouldn't have to take your Bible too (if you didn't want to). In this devotional she also includes additional scripture you can look up in your Bible to continue with the lesson being learnt. Very nice read-devotional.
If you have wanted to do Bible study but felt you didn't have time to do justice to the study. Ms George does a wonderful job at putting this study of Esther into segments that can be studied in about 15 minutes. She writes the reviews and adds questions that you can answer includes the actual scripture from the Bible so that way if you want to take this devotional with you on a bus ride or whatever you wouldn't have to take your Bible too (if you didn't want to). In this devotional she also includes additional scripture you can look up in your Bible to continue with the lesson being learnt. Very nice read-devotional.
September 25, 2016
This is the third or fourth Bible study book by Elizabeth George I have done, and I have found them continually helpful. I love how she gives Scripture references for readers to look up an apply both to Esther and also to their own lives. So it's not just a study of Esther -- it is a study of what God's Word says about character and how we can apply it to our lives.
"Action also speaks of value. It means we value something enough to try rather than tire, to get up and go on rather than give up."
"Action also speaks of value. It means we value something enough to try rather than tire, to get up and go on rather than give up."
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January 4, 2011these bible studies are practical and helpful in learning God's word. Her bible studies are made for women on the go with not a whole lot of time. they take about 20 minutes to finish and are bible based.
April 26, 2012
Excellent Bible study. Elizabeth's insight into the life of Queen Esther has challenged and convicted me in areas of strength and true beauty. Of course, it's God Word speaking to my heart but HE used Elizabeth George to point me to Him!
July 20, 2016
This devotional book as absolutely great. It has relevant applications (which can be hard to find good ones in devotional books) and it also gives the reader more of an understanding of the book of Esther as she has pulled it apart.
July 14, 2011
Nice 25-lesson study through the book of Esther.
September 12, 2011
"No matter how hopeless our condition, or how much we would like to give up, we need not despair. God is in control of our world."
June 24, 2014
I read it in Spanish.
August 12, 2016
I read this book as a bible study last year. It was very good :)
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