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Esther: It’s Tough Being a Woman - Member Book
by
Beth Moore
Beth Moore s newest Bible study is Esther: It s Tough Being a Woman. Esther may have been a queen, but her life was no fairy tale. An outsider, a foreigner, and an orphan, she found herself facing an evil plan to destroy her people. And you thought your life was hard! The Old Testament story of Esther is a profile in courage and contains many modern parallels for today's o...more
Paperback, 256 pages
Published
November 1st 2008
by Convention Press
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Two caveats: I am not a Beth Moore fan. Furthermore, I do not fit comfortably into her intended audience.
The positives: It is clear that Beth Moore has really done her homework. I think she does a very good job of getting her readers to slow down as they read the book of Esther, and encouraging them to enter into the text imaginatively. She is also likeable and personable on screen which matters because her video presentations are integral to the way her studies are designed.
The negatives: I ge...more
The positives: It is clear that Beth Moore has really done her homework. I think she does a very good job of getting her readers to slow down as they read the book of Esther, and encouraging them to enter into the text imaginatively. She is also likeable and personable on screen which matters because her video presentations are integral to the way her studies are designed.
The negatives: I ge...more
Beth presents an age old story and pulls it apart. In the process as we studied along with her and I found my life forever changed. It was not just Esther that discovered a truth in her uncles statement " But who knows? Maybe it was for a moment like this that you came to be part of..." and I am left with a ringing truth in my own life...“What God has strategically planned in my life... a call to courage and perseverance that sometimes leave me feeling like the last person in the world capable o...more
I know a lot of Christian women really love Beth Moore and her studies. This was my first exposure to one of her studies. I was trying to keep an open mind about the whole experience, but at the same time also trying to figure out what all the hype was about.
My first impression of this study after doing week one with our small group was that Beth Moore seems to have discovered a formula that she feels works and written yet another study. The way it reads and the workbook itself feels very formu...more
My first impression of this study after doing week one with our small group was that Beth Moore seems to have discovered a formula that she feels works and written yet another study. The way it reads and the workbook itself feels very formu...more
Nov 19, 2009
Twinkle
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5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
New Christian, mature Christians, friends who are going through a hard time
This was my first Beth Moore study and I plan on revisiting this again in March, but I was struck by how powerful and yet humbling this study is.
It is a reminder that as women, we have multiple roles that we play and often times, sometimes high, sometimes low, but through it all, there is a power to allowing us, something we don't often allow ourselves, time.
It was a reminder of not allowing our physical wants or circumstances to steer our decisions and for me, a female version of 1 Samuel, wher...more
It is a reminder that as women, we have multiple roles that we play and often times, sometimes high, sometimes low, but through it all, there is a power to allowing us, something we don't often allow ourselves, time.
It was a reminder of not allowing our physical wants or circumstances to steer our decisions and for me, a female version of 1 Samuel, wher...more
Wow, where do I begin with this review? I absolutely loved this study. It had moments where I wasn't sure how any of my life could ever take on "Esther-like challenges", but then I really began to understand Beth's approach. Of course I can! Esther's purpose in the bible is still quite a mystery. The only book that never mentions God a single time. The only book of the bible where it's protagonist isn't mention at the beginning or the end, but carries the title of the book. Simply incredible.
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Absolutely excellent - really helped me delve into Esther and the characters within it, with brilliant study notes from Beth Moore within the study both in the book and on the dvd.
Highly recommended to the women out there, especially when sharing with others!!!
Highly recommended to the women out there, especially when sharing with others!!!
In a book of the bible where God is never mentioned it is a great look at faith and religion. I love the story of Esther even the history of this woman is not obvious by reading this short story in the old testament. Highly recommend to anyone wanting to learn more about their faith.
A great bible study.
A great bible study.
Beth Moore is pretty phenomenal. I enjoyed this book (and the accompanying video) on the book of Esther and reversals of destiny. Very apropos for me of late.
Loved it, loved it, loved it! That's all I can say--I'd recommend it to anyone. Shoot, I'd do the study again with anyone who wanted to.
Absolutely eye opening! I had read the book of Esther before but doing this study showed me things that I missed or just didn't see before.
One of my FAVORITE bible studies... I learned so much about this chapter of the BIBLE by doing this study.
I did this in a ladies bible study, Beth made this story come alive for me.
I read this book as part of the Beth Moore It's Tough Being a Woman Bible Study offered by the Ladies Bible Study group at my church in the spring of 09. I really enjoyed learning about the book of Esther. I felt I learned a lot about the book and about being a woman. The problem I have with Beth Moore's studies are that she puts too much of herself in the book and she doesn't really allow us to find the answers ourselves. Searching for answers, imo, helps us to learn more. While I did learn a l...more
One of my favorite studies.
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Great Bible Study!
FANTASTIC
LOVED IT
I finished the book on the very day Jews around the world celebrate Purim. I loved so much about this study. It really helped bring the story to life for me so I could see myself in it. I never thought, "If I perish, I perish" would become one of my favorite parts of Scripture, but now I can look fear in the eyes and put on the courage Christ offers. Thank you, Beth, for journeying with ME!
This was the best Bible Study I have ever read. Beth Moore is an amazing teacher. Her examples and sense of humor allows you to retain the info with such clarity. This was not the first time I have read the book of Esther but it is the first time I have understood exactly why it was included in the Bible and what God was saying through it. I cannot wait to read more of Beth Moore.
I recently finished this bible study with one of my best friends and a group of ladies from my church. It was AMAZING! I got so wrapped up in the way Beth brings to light every single detail. My husband told me I liked it so much because “It’s just a big biblical soap opera.”
“God’s name may not be written in it, but it’s written ALL OVER IT!” -BM
“God’s name may not be written in it, but it’s written ALL OVER IT!” -BM
This was the first Beth Moore bible study I have done. I really enjoyed it. IT was amazing to me that the book of Ester is so short but Beth Moore could do an 11 week study on it!!! It was very powerful as a woman and helped me to realize it IS tough being a woman. I will DEFINITELY do another Beth Moore study.
I love the book of Esther! I had already done one Esther study (from the Coffee Cup bible study series). Beth Moore is awesome and had so many different points and interesting views that I would recommend either study to anyone new or familiar with the book of Esther.
It was good. I'm not in love with Beth Moore, but I enjoyed it. I gave it 3 stars because I think some of the discussion questions aren't that great. There were a few highlights that I've taken with me for other Bible studies though.
After I got used to her very feminine (but tough), Southern style - and the format of the writing - I found this incredibly encouraging, educational and pleasantly challenging. And funny! Esther is a powerful book!
Great insight into this seemingly obscure Old Testament book. Fascinating! (Though B. Moore often uses more words than she needs to make her point when she writes...I still think she has a gift for teaching.)
This was my second Beth Moore study and it was great! It's not just about the actual study, but about the accompanying DVD that goes with it. I love listening to Beth Moore. Well worth the 9 weeks!!
A wonderful in depth look into the book of Esther and the wonder of divine providence. At times it did seem a bit confusing, but over all a great study into the Word of God.
Loved this study--wonderful, really in depth look at Esther...Make sure you have your tissues handy for that last page--aahhh!! Thank you Beth!!
I'm doing this bible study for a mother daughter bible study this summer and it's so good!!! Beth Moore is such a great speaker and so funny :D
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FROM THE AUTHOR'S WEB PAGE: Beth founded Living Proof Ministries in 1994 with the purpose of teaching women how to love and live on God’s Word. She has written numerous books and Bible studies, including Breaking Free, Believing God, and When Godly People Do Ungodly Things, that have been read by women of all ages, races, and denominations. Through the y...more
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FROM THE AUTHOR'S WEB PAGE: Beth founded Living Proof Ministries in 1994 with the purpose of teaching women how to love and live on God’s Word. She has written numerous books and Bible studies, including Breaking Free, Believing God, and When Godly People Do Ungodly Things, that have been read by women of all ages, races, and denominations. Through the y...more
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