Books in Review: Esther (True Girl Bible Study)

I have enjoyed reading and reviewing the True Girl Bible Study series by Dannah Gresh. But when I found out that their next study was going to be on Esther and focus on purpose, I was both excited and curious to read it. When I finally did, I was not disappointed. This Bible study is an incredible resource for tween girls as they learn how to study God’s word and what it means to understand and live out your purpose, especially as a pre-teen girl. This is one I highly recommend for tween girls, their moms, or their youth leaders ~ Bethel

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​Most people in our world struggle to understand why they are here on this earth. While the world continues to offer ways of identifying ourselves and finding fulfillment, it usually doesn’t satisfy us. As a result, we struggle to know who are and what we are supposed to do with our lives. This is especially true when it comes to pre-teen girls. It makes them ask the question: what is my purpose and how can I live it out?

​In her tween girl Bible study Esther: Becoming a Girl of Purpose, author Dannah Gresh teaches girls how to understand and live out your purpose by looking to the example of Queen Esther. Through this 6-week study on the story of Esther, girls learn how to find their purpose by discovering the plan God has for their life. It clear to see through the story of Esther that God was at work behind the scenes to save His people, and that Esther was a significant part of that plan. Through all the difficulties that Esther experienced, she realized that she came to her position for a purpose and when she realized how important it was, she was willing to risk everything to fulfill it. It wasn’t easy and required her to do some uncomfortable and risky things, but God used her boldness and her wisdom to save His people. Through this study, pre-teen girls are reminded that even when they are discouraged and face things they don’t want to do, God has a good plan and can use them to fulfill it if they trust Him. All these powerful truths and more are shared in the context of a Bible study that is geared to tween girls (between 7-12 years old). This study specifically does an excellent of simplifying and explaining some of the more mature aspects of the story (such as harems and eunuchs) in an age-appropriate way.
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Including fill-in-the-blanks, places to highlight Scripture, and interactive puzzles and prompts, this book will be engaging and impactful to any tween girl that reads it. It would also be a great resource for the moms of tween girls or youth leaders looking for a Bible study for this unique age group. Get your copy today! 

​* I received a copy of this book for the purpose of this review

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Pre-Teen Rating. This book is perfect for tween girls!

Teen Rating. While geared at slightly younger girls, I do think older teens could get a lot out of this book. Even I as a Bible college graduate learned some things about the story of Esther that I did not know before. This would also be a great option for an older teen wanting to lead a Bible study for younger girls.

Personal Rating. This has become one of my favorite studies in this whole series. This is a great pre-teen bible study that I highly recommend for its given age group.

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Make sure to check out my reviews of the other titles in this series:

Ruth
Miriam
Mary