We’ve reached the end of Esther—and everything turns. Haman arrives at Esther’s second banquet expecting another mark of royal favor. Instead, Esther finally names her people, exposes the plot against them, and identifies Haman as the enemy. The gallows he built for Mordecai become the place of his own execution. But Haman’s death does not immediately solve everything. The king’s original decree cannot simply be erased, so Esther must approach him again. This time, Mordecai is given authority to write a new decree allowing the Jewish people to gather and defend themselves. By the end of the book: ✨ Esther has gone from hiding her identity to pleading openly for her people. ✨ Mordecai has gone from sitting unnoticed at the gate to serving beside the king. ✨ Haman’s plan has fallen upon his own head. ✨ A day intended for destruction has become a day of deliverance and remembrance. The book of Esther never names God directly, yet His providence can be traced through every delay, decision, sleepless night, reversal, and perfectly timed act of courage. The celebration of Purim was established so future generations would not forget what happened. Deliverance was not meant to be experienced once and then quietly left behind—it was meant to be remembered and retold. As we finish Esther: 🌿 Where did you see the clearest reversal in these final chapters? 🌿 How has Esther changed since we first met her? 🌿 Why do you think remembrance is such an important part of faith? 🌿 What truth from Esther do you want to carry with you after this study ends? If you’ve been reading quietly—or joined us somewhere in the middle—you still made it. Tell us one thing from Esther that stayed with you. 💛

Please help me welcome @Jamielynn Lamont and @Sandra Johnson ! 💛📖 You’ve joined us during our August study of Esther, so there’s already plenty to dig into. We’re working through the book together, talking about what we’re finding in the text, and adding new study and journaling resources along the way. 👑🌸 And no, you absolutely do not need to catch up before joining the conversation. Start wherever you are! If you’re not sure where to begin, your first stop is the Start Here classroom: https://www.skool.com/cornerstone-bible-journaling-8892/classroom/6d80271f From there, explore the Free Scripture Library, grab something to print, or come say hello in the Community. You’ll also earn points just by participating, and as you level up you can unlock the complete Lydia, Priscilla, and Miriam Bible journaling kits. 🎉 Cornerstone is very deliberately a no-perfect-Bible-study-required sort of place. You can be brand new to journaling, have a shelf full of supplies, show up with three pens and printer paper, ask twelve questions in one chapter, or simply read along for a while. The point isn’t making beautiful pages. The point is getting into the Word, understanding what we’re reading, and encouraging one another to keep coming back. Jamielynn and Sandra, we’re glad you found us. Make yourselves at home! 🌿📖

Drop a GIF that feels calm, comforting, or peaceful… Then reply to someone else with one to pass it on no words needed 👇 — As we’re getting ready to start Lydia this week, I’m opening up the study rooms for everyone who hits Level 3 That’s where you’ll find: • The Quiet Room — come sit, journal, read, or pray alongside others • The Upper Room — for conversation, prayer, and working through things together You’re probably closer than you think—this is a really easy way to get there 💙