Adult:

Esther 6:13 (KJV)

“And Haman told Zeresh his wife and all his friends every thing that had befallen him. Then said his wise men and Zeresh his wife unto him, If Mordecai be of the seed of the Jews, before whom thou hast begun to fall, thou shalt not prevail against him, but shalt surely fall before him.”

YAYA:

Hebrews 11:31 (NKJV)

“By faith the harlot Rahab did not perish with those who did not believe, when she had received the spies with peace”

Adult Bible Passage: Esther 3:1–5

YAYA Bible Passage: Joshua 2:1–6, 12–13

Adult Bible Passage:

📖 Esther 3:1–5 — Mordecai Refuses to Bow

This passage reveals uncompromising loyalty to God over human authority.

From the passage:

• King Ahasuerus promoted Haman above all princes (v1)

• All the king’s servants bowed to Haman (v2)

• Mordecai refused to bow or pay homage (v2)

• The servants questioned Mordecai’s disobedience (v3)

• They reported him to Haman after repeated refusal (v4)

• Haman became furious when he saw Mordecai would not bow (v5)

🔎 Reflection: Are there situations where you are pressured to compromise your faith?

🔥 A. HIS CHARACTER AND ACHIEVEMENTS

The Character Called Mordecai

1️⃣ Kind-hearted and wise

• Raised Esther and guided her wisely
  📖 Esther 2:7, 10

2️⃣ Courageous and principled

• Refused to bow to Haman despite pressure
  📖 Esther 3:2–5

3️⃣ Clever and loyal

• Acted swiftly to protect his people
  📖 Esther 4:1–4

4️⃣ Humble

• Returned to normal duty after honour
  📖 Esther 6:10–12

5️⃣ Risk-taker

• Willing to risk his life for truth and justice
  📖 Esther 4:13–14

🌍 B. LESSONS FROM HIS LIFE

Achievements

1️⃣ Exposed a plot against the king
📖 Esther 2:21–23

2️⃣ Guided and supported Esther
📖 Esther 2:10–11, 17

3️⃣ Honoured for loyalty
📖 Esther 6:1–11

4️⃣ Helped save the Jews from destruction
📖 Esther 6–7

5️⃣ Took Haman’s position and house
📖 Esther 8:1–2

Lessons

1️⃣ Stand for truth even under pressure
📖 Esther 3:2–5; Isaiah 1:17

2️⃣ Be faithful and loyal
📖 1 Corinthians 4:2

3️⃣ Be resourceful and alert
📖 Esther 2:21–23; Luke 16:10

4️⃣ Walk in wisdom and courage
📖 Esther 4:13–14; 1 Corinthians 16:13

5️⃣ Influence others positively
📖 Philippians 2:3–4

📘 A. HER CHARACTER

1️⃣ A Canaanite woman living in Jericho
📖 Joshua 2:5

2️⃣ Provided lodging for strangers
📖 Joshua 2:1

3️⃣ Selfless and protective
📖 Joshua 2:4–6

4️⃣ Demonstrated strong faith in God
📖 Joshua 2:9–11

5️⃣ Wise and strategic
📖 Joshua 2:12–13

6️⃣ Aligned with the winning side
📖 Joshua 2:9–10

👑 B. ACHIEVEMENTS AND LESSONS

Achievements

1️⃣ Hid the spies
📖 Joshua 2:6

2️⃣ Secured salvation for her household
📖 Joshua 6:25

3️⃣ Believed in God without seeing
📖 Joshua 2:10

4️⃣ Negotiated wisely
📖 Joshua 2:13

5️⃣ Listed among heroes of faith
📖 Hebrews 11:31

6️⃣ Justified by works
📖 James 2:25

7️⃣ Included in Jesus’ lineage
📖 Matthew 1:5

Lessons

1️⃣ Anyone can change through God
📖 Isaiah 1:18

2️⃣ Show kindness always
📖 Galatians 6:10

3️⃣ Walk by faith
📖 Joshua 2:9–12; 2 Corinthians 5:7

4️⃣ Secure your household’s salvation
📖 Acts 16:31

5️⃣ Follow instructions diligently
📖 Proverbs 4:13

How Both Classes Connect

Adult Class → Standing for God (Mordecai)
YAYA Class → Turning to God (Rahab)

Together they reveal:

👉 God works through both those who stand firm in righteousness and those who turn to Him in faith.

• Mordecai stood firm → Rahab switched allegiance

• Mordecai resisted compromise → Rahab embraced transformation

• Mordecai saved a nation → Rahab saved her household

• Both acted with courage and faith

• Both were divinely rewarded

🔥 Whether by standing or surrendering, alignment with God leads to preservation and elevation.

Living a Life of Courage and Faith

📖 Matthew 10:32–33

A mature believer must:

• Stand firm in righteousness

• Turn fully away from sin

• Act in faith, not fear

• Influence others positively

🔎 Ask Yourself:

• Am I compromising where I should stand firm?

• Have I fully aligned with God like Rahab?

• Am I influencing my household toward salvation?

👉 A transformed believer:

• Walk boldly in faith

• Make godly decisions

• Experience divine favour

• Impact others for God

🏆 COMPETITION PREPARATION

Be able to explain:

✔ Key traits of Mordecai
✔ Achievements of Mordecai
✔ Key traits of Rahab
✔ Achievements of Rahab
✔ Lessons from both lives
✔ Their relevance to modern believers

Real-Life Application:

• Stand for truth at work, school, or society

• Take bold steps of faith like Rahab

• Influence your household positively

Key Dangers to Avoid:

• Compromise (Mordecai resisted it)

• Staying in sin (Rahab left it)

• Fear-driven decisions

📖 Anchor Scripture (KJV):
Hebrews 11:6 - “But without faith it is impossible to please him…”

👉 Adult and Yaya Weekly Homework

👉 Adult and Yaya Mock Quiz

Father, thank You for the examples of Mordecai and Rahab. Help us to stand for what is right and to walk in faith without compromise. Let our lives align with Your will and bring salvation to our households, in Jesus’ name, Amen.