hey sis! 🎉 Start studying the Bible with Notion today, sign up for free: ntn.so/melodyalisa03 and today's question is: what is your takeaway from Esther chapter 1?! For me, like I mentioned in the video, it's from verse 19 and it's the reminder that God is truly in control, or everyone and everything. He is making a way even when we don't realize it! this fact and realization calms my heart because transparently speaking, lately i've been experiencing anxiety and i haven't been able to place the origin of it. this truth really helped me see that i can REST in God's sovereignty, for real for real. let us know what stood out to you in the comments below! ♥
I served at Glory Atlanta! I wish we could have connected and said hi. We got a lot of great feedback! Glad you enjoyed it and got the sweatshirt at the event store. I lead the welcome team and worked the door both days so not sure how I missed you?
Ok I am so confused. I am trying to begin my study of the Bible. I saw your video and really like the Notion's idea. How do I get that template. I joined but can't find a Bible study template
Hey Melody! I love your wisdom and teachings of your lifestyle and walking with faith in the lord. I am a new subscriber, and was inspired to use notion and loved your notion set up. I was wondering if you could make a tutorial or provide us with a free template to set up our notion like yours?
Learning to study the Bible for myself as a christian has been the best decision I have made in my spiritual journey! My life has never been the same. It's amazing how a little quest for God opens up a whole new world of purpose to you! I also use the SOAP. Starting with a prayer always before opening the Bible has been a game-changer for me. God bless you so much Melody for this video 🤍
@@madaleinem8109 S for Scripture (that's the Bible verse), O for Observation (what you learned from the verse) A for Application (how you can apply it to your life and P for Prayer(pray to avoid the wrong or for grace to do the right learned from the scripture)
It stood out how wealthy the king was to the point that he could celebrate so lavishly for so long. I note his pride and self-glorification. I also note how the King's advisors used their influential positions to further their own agendas and look out for their own interests - and how laws and policies can be set, not on God's principles or standards, but men's. This happens even today in national governance. I also not how fickle man's affection can be - one day they love you the next day they hate you and cast you away. My lesson is not to depend on or live for men, but rather for God. Please God above pleasing men.
Verse 9 stood out to me "Queen Vashti also gave a feast for the women in the palace that belonged to king Ahasuerus." because I'm happy to see that she was able to include the women in the palace because back in those days women where just an after thought or seen as property so, she created a safe space for them and I love that for her!
What stood out to me is the Queen perhaps did not want to be on display and that instead of the King finding out why she did not want to attend, he chose to issue a decree (recommended by the eunuchs who could have been haters of the queen) that would apply to all women who disobey their husbands. Her refusal mixed in with his anger and embarrassment that his wife would say no to the King, would still be used by God to accomplish His purpose. Thank you "so much" for this study.
Hey Melody, first thank you for your content. A lot of verses stood out a totally of 8😭 but the 1:8 stood out the most and that verse basically said that the king let everyone drink their favorite wine with no restrictions. God showed me that a world without restrictions is a dangerous world, and with out God there is no restrictions so everyone is fair game but God pointed out to me Psalms 91:1 “Whoever dwells in the shelter of the most high will rest in the shadow of the Almighty” meaning to me that in a world with no restrictions as children of the most high we have to live with restrictions and boundaries for our safety. We have to abide in him and stay close to him because the world is dangerous. Thank you so much for this video, I look forward to doing more with you, and have encouraged me to do them again on my own💗💗
I know this is the book of Esther so the focus is normally on how God set the stage for Esther and the great things that came after. Sometimes I wonder about Queen Vashti because that party was 180 days so what if she was tired, is she still not allowed to say no? As I am typing though, the thing that comes to mind is the word "approach." Instead of refusing the King which might have shocked and embarrassed him in front of his guest, she could have come and told him her reason, and the same grace he extended to Esther to hear her out later on in the book, maybe he would have extended it to Queen Vashti as well.
I love using the soap method during Bible Study! It honestly makes me feel like I've done a deep dive on a verse, it has been a complete game changer for me. I've started like last year, I'm still kinda at the beginning of my walk with Jesus and I can see an improvement with reading the Bible. However, it is a commitment and you will still have those days where you're sluggish and don't feel like praying and studying the Bible. Keep praying and keep going, you'll feel accomplished and just full of life. 💗
This book of the Bible is quite interesting, though I am still reading and have only completed the first chapter. This may or may not be a stretch for me to say but, it just feels like King Xerxes loved attention and praise. King Xerxes then gets upset and maybe even embarrassed when Vashti denied his command. Mind you, this was a command to essentially objectify her in public. This brings me back to the times we are currently living in, whereby women are still being objectified by men. I completely understand the need to respect our husbands but, from the perspective of single woman, I find this chapter to be a bit much. I am new to the Bible and just find this to be a bit sad how far back in history the oppression of women goes. I hope the story turns around for the better. Great video Melody! First time I've heard about the S.O.A.P method and will be trying it out.
I pulled that rejections aren’t always bad. sometimes we have to experience set backs in order for God to set up his will. and that’s okay! also, I kind of looked in the perspective of Queen Vashti. I don’t really know the story of Esther, but this event with the king and Vashti opened the stage for Esther. sometimes when an opportunity is closed for us, we long for it. But that is dangerous because the position was needed for someone else, in this case, Esther. and someone reaping the benefits of your rejection isn’t an attack on you. It can be a blessing for so many people outside of yourself because it’s God’s perfect will. In conclusion, we should pray to be detached from circumstances that we may have placed for ourselves that was out of God’s will. So that we can find more peace when God’s hand switches things around. hope that makes sense.💘
Thank you for going through the bible with u! I recently watched a sermon by Sarah Jakes Roberts where she was discussing the first book of Esther. She said it is believed by many bible scholars that the king requested Vashti to come out in nothing but her crown, and she said no to protect her honor. What stands out to me from this word is how God will call us as women to assert our boundaries, even if it means losing a position. She gave up her queenship, but in the end, it was all part of God's plan. Can't wait to watch part 2!
You are so correct. If you look through hebrew translations like the Complete Jewish Bible it is read "10 On the seventh day, when the king was in high spirits from the wine, he ordered Mehuman, Bizta, Harvona, Bigta, Avagta, Zetar and Karkas, the seven officers who attended him, 11 to bring Queen Vashti before the king with the royal crown, in order to show the people and the officials her beauty, for she was indeed a good-looking woman. 12 But Queen Vashti refused to come at the order of the king, which he had sent through his officers. This enraged the king - his anger blazed inside him." The Jews will even tell you she was ordered to wear nothing but the crown and they were drunk men ready for a good time. -Ayla
This makes a lot more sense but even without the content of knowing the king requested she only wear her crown, i understood that her no means no and she shouldn’t have to obey the kings command at her expense.
I’ve had Notion for years and I’ve never even imagined that I could use it for Bible study. I love this so much, thanks for walking through this with us. Please make more ❤ What I pulled from this first chapter was if the eunuchs that summoned Vashti were the same one’s that advised the king, maybe they held contempt for her and used that to their advantage against her in advising the king. All that to say, God can use anything for our favor!
Hey, I learned that things happen for a reason and that god is always in control no matter what. I really enjoyed this video and today was my first time using the SOAP methods. Thank you for this technique. May God bless you❤😊
Can everyone please pray for the devil to be removed from me forever and to never come back. It would mean the world to me if the devil is removed from me forever. God bless you all!!
James 4:7 (NIV): "Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you." This verse emphasizes the importance of submission to God and resisting the devil's temptations.
Hey Melody, thank you for sharing this video with us. For me the verses that stuck out to me were 19-20. I’ve been struggling lately with respecting my husband. God has been dealing with me on this and those verses spoke loud and clear to me. Thank you for showing the SOAP method. I really like it and will continue to use it. Please continue with this series.
I am currently reading the book of Esther!! Thank you so much for this! please continue to do this studying this book of the Bible. I’ve been considering starting to take notes at church and for the Bible and will definitely start doing the SOAP method!! 💜
Wow. I really loved how you went through all the steps of the SOAP method. Please continue to do more Bible study with us. Also, thank you for informing us about the notion app. I look forward to not only using it for Bible study but for other tasks/goals as well.
Thank You Lord, His timing is perfect, this was exactly what I needed. Thank you Melody, please do more Bible study content that feels interactive, sending love and blessings from South Africa 😊❤
I cannot figure out how to get to your page on notion the whole app is kind of confusing but I really wanted to follow along with your bible studies and it’s really upsetting me 😩😩😩😩
Thank you so much sis. Really loving the SOAP method. Verse 16 spoke to me in a sense that we are letters... known and read by everyone 2Corinth3:2 so my actions either point people to or away from Jesus
Thank you for this! I was studying right with you. Verse 17 stood out to me. It’s speaks on her conduct and how her decision will impact other women. My prayer is that God guides my decision making. 🙏🏽 hope to see more videos like this. 😀
Not sure if I will make sense but what I learned from the whole chapter especially from the verses that come after Queen Vashti refused the King’d summon is that when one is put in a position of power or of importance how he/she behaves is crucial…when you have people who look up to you as a Christian, they also look up to how we behave our character towards the things of God and the instructions of the Lord it can either bring them closer to God and inspire them to obey the Lord or just simply push the further away from the Lord and make them arrogant towards the instructions of the Lord…the Queen might have had a reason to refuse but she didn’t bother to explain herself but just ‘arrogantly’ refused to obey she could have humbly sent a message back to the King expelling why she couldn’t attend rather she just plainly refused without considering the King’s position even though she had valid reasons she could have communicated them. Bit sure if it makes sense
Pls do this again! It was so helpful! ... I have to think on what I just read but its funny GOD sure has been pulling me toward Esther so sitting with GOD on this and then I can get back to u with more feedback
yes, every month! we read a chapter in the Bible together and do the SOAP method together and share what we're observing and applying, it's a really great hour spent together.
This chapter has me thinking, did the king want queen Vashti to come in only her crown? Did she say no since she was throwing her own party & entertaining her female guests? Was her saying no to the men who came to get her embarrassing to them especially since she was throwing her party for the ladies? Were the men more concerned about their wives telling them no more then Vashti telling the king no since he is king & can easily get another queen? Were the men jealous since she didn’t come & they couldn’t see her? Was the king angry since she’s said no before? Why did the king ask the men what to do since Vashti said no & said she wronged the king & all the officials? Did the king regret his decision afterwards yet had to stand on his decision? Why didn’t the king make his own decision instead of following what the men said & make the decree that the men advised him? Was Vashti tired of being just beautiful & having to do whatever whenever the king said? So so many questions
Just like Vashti was replaced when she refused to go before the King , if we are not diligent in our service to God or refuse His call for service He can find another person in our stead
What stood out to me was how Aharus reacted. V12 says his anger burned within him, then v13 he called his wise men and sought counsel. I think everyone can learn something from that. That is be angry but do not sin in practice and it also highlights the importance of community. He sought counsel, this stood out to me because Im a loner. I like being alone I like doing things on my own. It’s very hard to include my friends in my struggles or tell them what Im going through. I rarely even call my friends, and I know they werent besties with the kings but they were the people he sought counsel from, his community. It makes me think - how do I react in moments of anger? Who do I seek counsel from?
I LOVE THIS!!! I hope you do more on different books in the bible,this was my first time doing SOAP i have done it before but i was really young and didnt really put my all into it but when i did it with you OMG! i was so happy for my self i like the verse 12 where she refused to the kings order,the application for mine was its okay to say no to people with out a reason behind it. NO is a full sentence i have always been a people pleaser i like making people happy but i have said yes to people and have done things that made me uncomfortable an regret saying yes so i learned that its okay on saying no to people i know we are learning about esther but i wanna have queen vashti confidence on saying no to people. btw thank you alot for making this video you are most definitely doing gods work and helping people please do more videos of the other books in the bible!!!
Hey sis, Thank you for the video i did not know i needed but am glad i viewed ,may the Lord Jesus Christ continue to sustain the works of your hand.For me the takeaway was definetly from verses 17,19 and 22 and i think i take things for granted most of the time but am so blessed to be able to afford school fees , and to have my job i don't know when i began to neglect the position God placed me in , but i can takeaway that God can easily assign your responsability to someone who is more obedient to the King's yes. #priviledgedtobecalledbytheking
absolutely needed this , appreciation to God for using you to share this method and Bible study !! Chapter 1 has opened my eyes on being a soft and submissive woman to the men God has placed in my life
I've been struggling with bible study in my life, like how to study the bible, what book to study, how can what I'm studying impact in my life. I literally just finished asking for for help, then I came across this video. Thank God for using you.. Please I'd love for you to continue with the series. God bless you
SI! Your ministry have been such a blessing to me. The other day, I said, "Lord, whetat's going on eithbmy life and your video on , "The Drlay is strategic" showed up. When I felt withjnnme to go through Esther. I read it but didn't really study. These videos are a year old, but here they are for me to go through on the book of Edther. The other day, I heard in my spirit,, "Haddasah". I looked the other up and recognized it is Esther. Sho but God. This is perfect timing, and I can not run from it. God wants me to study this. Do, Sis, thank you for this Bible study 🙏🏽❤
What stood out to me was verse 15 when he asked “According to the law..” which conveyed that when encountering hard situations ask God for guidance or someone you know with wisdom that can help you finna a solution. Also confront the wise (mostly God) before coming to a conclusion.
I love this series so far and hope you do more books of the Bible in the future. Also I found a possible reasoning as to why Queen Vashit did not want to come to the kings banquet. My study Bible said that in other translations and readings of this story Xerxes was commanding Vashti to parade naked around his drunken party. The request was humiliating and so she refused. Between your video on this chapter and the footnotes in my Bible I've learned so much!
Had to come check out your SOAP method!! As a nurse, we often use the SOAP method to chart on patients....different words however!! Fun! Love it! Good study
13:45 I once heard someone, somewhere (i dont rememberwho or where) say that WITH GOD, NOTHING IS WASTED! I cant stop thinking about it because we often hear the GOD is working everything together for our good but that saying leaves leftover "workings" that doesn't pertain to our "good". And if NOTHING is wasted then our "good" isn't the only thing(s) GOD is "working"... does that make sense? Idk it was a thought I'd had.
It might seem so simple, but just a "NO" set my good sis freeee. And that's on BOUNDARIES! That's one of the things I took from this chapter and that stuck out for me in the place I am in my life right now. I was struggling to read today and randomly came across your page looking for a push and I'm thankful for this video, it helped me press through today.
YES! This video was so helpful and I would love to see more videos like this. This first chapter helped me to see that God even though things may be happening in my life right now that I don't understand I know God has a plan for it down the line and I just need to be patient and trust his process.
Hi there, thank you for this. I did not like the SOAP method in school, I was more of a Cornell notes kind of girl. May I ask what template you used in Notion? I'm new to it, but I'd really like to further customize to my benefit.
Love this and much needed!! Please continue this Bible Study❤also was wondering if you could talk about the Esther Fast, that would be great! I read about it on Pinterest and would love a deeper dive into it.
thank you so much!! glad you enjoyed it sis! i'm not very familiar with the Esther fast but if you search for Morgan Tracy J here on youtube, you'll find her videos which are really helpful and in-depth about it!
I learned that i need to grow in mine and dad's relationship,and that will help me with my future husband Thank you so mush for SOAP technique❤ Peaceeee ✌🏻🕊
In vs 11 it looks like she doesn’t want to come because the king just wants to show off her beauty to a bunch of drunken partying men who have no control. I’d say that’s a very good reason to not want to go.
This was amazing thank you. Im immediately a subscriber now. You are a blessing and I appreciate you sharing your light. I feel like my relationship with God is so intimate and for you to let us see your relationship with Him means so much to me. Thank you for helping me develop my relationship with God.
Can we have access to your updated Notion template. Yours seems easier to follow along with and I’m not familiar with how to actually set it up like that in Notion. Please help!!
Thank u very much for this amazing video. I was really struggling to find a good a strong sturdy plan but with this video I believe I got an eye opener.Thank u soo much and God bless you🥰💝
I Gleaned from this chapter not to be boastful, 2 Cor 10:13 "let us not boast beyond measure, but within the measure of the limits Elohim assigned unto us." King Ahasuerus was definitely boasting out of measure. 180 days!😩I think that was a bit much. Maybe they didn't have anything better to do back in those days lol.
From Chapter 1, I learned that God has a plan for each of our lives and that he will make a way when there is no way. I also learned a lot about the king's character which can be applied to my life; Such as to take my time to respond instead of being quick to act. God also calls us to be slow to anger, calm and not quick. So this can also be applied to each of our lives including mine. God is in control, and NO can mean Next Opportunity, so to trust God every step of the way. When it seems hard to trust, pray to him for more faith. It says in the bible Faith can move a mountain, Peter could have continued walking on water had he not doubt and had faith. Faith is ultimulty the trust in God. Its like when someone asks you to blindfold/close your eyes so you don't see the present or surprise and to walk hand in hand. Walking in faith allows us to walk hand in hand with God, so your can put all the trust in him and truly lean on him for everything!!
Melody, you're a blessing sis. Thanks for your obedience. God has been taking me through a journey of knowing who I am in him, what my role firstly is as a daughter of the King. This highlighted so much to me, and I'm even more confident in who He is and in my office of being a daughter. God fights for and fiercely loves His children. If he did it for Esther, He'll make a way for us! I'll be back, be blessed 🥰.
Thank you for the SOAP method sheet , i have been trying to start using it and couldn’t understand quite how , thankfully your video popped up on my home page . You are a great inspiration, i am thankful for you sharing Gods word with us ❤
180 days is 1/7 of 3 1/2 years, which is “half a time” it makes me think of the sabbath, resting and thanksgiving, of revelation and also the parable of the bridesmaids with the lamp oil in Luke- we know not the hour but we need to be prepared when called.. and if we’re not prepared we won’t be chosen
Did you find any word of Jesus saying (I am God or even worship me) Jesus is not the only one mentioned as the son of God! why do we have to worship him? or even say lies about him (The similitude of Jesus before Allah is as that of Adam; He created him from dust, then said to him: "Be". And he was
I recommend you watch Robert Breaker, his verse by verse Bible studies are amazing & they truly helped me understand God’s word. Hope you look him up ♥️
Thanks a lot Melody After watching your vid and reading the comments, i referred to my Bible because what really stood out to me was the reasons for making the decree. “They were kind of preventing other ladies from being disrespectful to their husbands ”. And also, i noticed in the previous verses that Queen Vashti also threw another party for the women in the King's royal house. Now what I'm trying to understand here is, was it lawful for Queen Vashti to do that? Because what i know is, every verse in the Bible carries a message. And it doesn't matter if your husband is good or bad, you need to respect him. I believe Abigail who was married to Foolish Nabal would have handled the situation well instead of disrespecting him in public smh💔 😊
Been using SOAP for about 3 years in a small group. Have not encountered a better method that brings in all ranges of Bible study people - absolutely new to very experienced (eg retired pastors, trained in Greek and Hebrew). I am also looking for any 6 to 12 week SOAP study outlines that may be out there - seeking to start new groups.
Vashti was tired of him calling her down there to show off her looks. They were probably drunk and obnoxious and were getting on her nerves. After 6 months of partying her heart and nerves were hardened. LOL
A woman is not suppose to preach it says that in Timothy and in Corinthians, so you know that it says that in the king james bible so you have no excuse whatsoever, you better Repent or Perish, last days warning lady ,Jesus Christ is coming, bible study 101.on you tube every night at 9;15 pm CST click on the blue lantern for the real Jesus Christ if anyone claims Jesus and says you can sin every day is of the devil and Jesus is going to cut you down devil. Have a good day
Thank you so much for this video!!! it's motivated me to be more organized with learning the word, I am struggling with adding the bible template though, hopefully I'll figure it out!! if you get the chance can you do a video on how to add templates and things like that on notion?
I think Vasthi knew her boundaries by not letting Xerxes command her to show herself off. I think Xerxes should have asked her personally and in love like the Word is teaching and not let eunuchs come to her :) But its true that God uses any Situation and is in full control and that we can rest in His presence.
This was good! Let’s continue doing these studies! Maybe a monthly live one? What I got from this is that we have to trust everything that God allows - even those difficult situations, hurt and pain - with or without reasons we don’t understand.
I really enjoyed your study. I wasnt able to get Notion because it only will work with a 64 bit OS but I did find another program called Loop by Microsoft that is free and looks and works the same way. Thank you so much for leading this study and being a source for us to be in God's word .
Love your video, I really needed it and enjoyed listening. Please continue with the videos. Can you explain how to set up Notion as far as The Old Testament and The New Testament with the different chapters of the Bible?
exactly which template are you using? i just downloaded notion because of this video and i really want to use the exact same template. i love the prompts!
I would like to ask: is it ok to write down our prayers or how we feel about things? Growing up i got taught that like demons are listening on everything and they only know so much bc of what is given since they are not all knowing they just know from what they see and i feel like if i write down all that i pray for or how i feel that they have all that information, but sometimes i express better when writing it down so it's just confusion...🥺
I have learnt that disobedience can lead to immediate destruction of one’s purpose and future; Queen Vasuti disobeyed the King and her place as queen was destroyed right there, and also this can lead to death of legacy like we see no where queen vasuti was talked about again, her name literally died from being famous to no where to be found ❤thank you regards from Uganda 🇺🇬 🥰
Hello Melody! I really enjoyed this as well as the app. I look forward to seeing more of your bible study series. I have been reading the book of Proverbs and it truly enlightening. I think I will try the Notion app moving forward. Thanks again and keep the vids coming!
Are you going to finish the Esther chapters ? I really enjoyed this and I am reading the book The Esther Anointing this would be great if you continued the series. Please consider it
How can I copy this template on notion and begin filling in the pages with my own notes? It seems I don’t have the option to do that. I’m only able to view the example. I don’t have a plus icon were I’m able to add Esther as I read along. Please help. Thanks in advance
hey sis! 🎉 Start studying the Bible with Notion today, sign up for free: ntn.so/melodyalisa03
and today's question is: what is your takeaway from Esther chapter 1?!
For me, like I mentioned in the video, it's from verse 19 and it's the reminder that God is truly in control, or everyone and everything. He is making a way even when we don't realize it! this fact and realization calms my heart because transparently speaking, lately i've been experiencing anxiety and i haven't been able to place the origin of it. this truth really helped me see that i can REST in God's sovereignty, for real for real. let us know what stood out to you in the comments below! ♥
I served at Glory Atlanta! I wish we could have connected and said hi. We got a lot of great feedback! Glad you enjoyed it and got the sweatshirt at the event store. I lead the welcome team and worked the door both days so not sure how I missed you?
Hy Melody we as Rapswithrhymes wanted to interview you about your career in Christ and your personal walk with God.Are you keen
Thank you for showing me the SOAP method. I’ve been using it in my journaling time lately. I use the one journal app to do my praying.
Ok I am so confused. I am trying to begin my study of the Bible. I saw your video and really like the Notion's idea. How do I get that template. I joined but can't find a Bible study template
Hey Melody! I love your wisdom and teachings of your lifestyle and walking with faith in the lord. I am a new subscriber, and was inspired to use notion and loved your notion set up. I was wondering if you could make a tutorial or provide us with a free template to set up our notion like yours?
Can we make this a series? I love this. It makes me feel like I truly have a friend Bible studying with me. 😭 friends are hard to come by nowadays.
I can be your’a from Portugal 🇵🇹 ❤, bt we can speak 🗣️ everyday if you want to
Especially friends who would like to engage in the Word with you. I've been dedicated to finding my circle but it's definitely hard.
Yes I need sisters to study and encourage with!
Learning to study the Bible for myself as a christian has been the best decision I have made in my spiritual journey! My life has never been the same. It's amazing how a little quest for God opens up a whole new world of purpose to you! I also use the SOAP. Starting with a prayer always before opening the Bible has been a game-changer for me. God bless you so much Melody for this video 🤍
What do you mean by “SOAP”?
@@madaleinem8109 S for Scripture (that's the Bible verse), O for Observation (what you learned from the verse) A for Application (how you can apply it to your life and P for Prayer(pray to avoid the wrong or for grace to do the right learned from the scripture)
@@roselinededua aww thanks you so much!.🫶🏽
@@madaleinem8109 you’re welcome 🤍
Agree with you
It stood out how wealthy the king was to the point that he could celebrate so lavishly for so long. I note his pride and self-glorification. I also note how the King's advisors used their influential positions to further their own agendas and look out for their own interests - and how laws and policies can be set, not on God's principles or standards, but men's. This happens even today in national governance. I also not how fickle man's affection can be - one day they love you the next day they hate you and cast you away. My lesson is not to depend on or live for men, but rather for God. Please God above pleasing men.
Amen! ❤
Giirlll tha's so good!!!!
same!
Wow!! Amen!!!
The spiritual growth study Bible I’m using has a note on the first chapter. And it’s a note on self indulgence.
Verse 9 stood out to me "Queen Vashti also gave a feast for the women in the palace that belonged to king Ahasuerus." because I'm happy to see that she was able to include the women in the palace because back in those days women where just an after thought or seen as property so, she created a safe space for them and I love that for her!
Loved this! Really made me get in depth, more than I would have if I were alone. Please keep doing Bible studies with us, Melody! I (we) need this.
What stood out to me is the Queen perhaps did not want to be on display and that instead of the King finding out why she did not want to attend, he chose to issue a decree (recommended by the eunuchs who could have been haters of the queen) that would apply to all women who disobey their husbands. Her refusal mixed in with his anger and embarrassment that his wife would say no to the King, would still be used by God to accomplish His purpose. Thank you "so much" for this study.
Hey Melody, first thank you for your content. A lot of verses stood out a totally of 8😭 but the 1:8 stood out the most and that verse basically said that the king let everyone drink their favorite wine with no restrictions. God showed me that a world without restrictions is a dangerous world, and with out God there is no restrictions so everyone is fair game but God pointed out to me Psalms 91:1 “Whoever dwells in the shelter of the most high will rest in the shadow of the Almighty” meaning to me that in a world with no restrictions as children of the most high we have to live with restrictions and boundaries for our safety. We have to abide in him and stay close to him because the world is dangerous. Thank you so much for this video, I look forward to doing more with you, and have encouraged me to do them again on my own💗💗
I know this is the book of Esther so the focus is normally on how God set the stage for Esther and the great things that came after. Sometimes I wonder about Queen Vashti because that party was 180 days so what if she was tired, is she still not allowed to say no? As I am typing though, the thing that comes to mind is the word "approach." Instead of refusing the King which might have shocked and embarrassed him in front of his guest, she could have come and told him her reason, and the same grace he extended to Esther to hear her out later on in the book, maybe he would have extended it to Queen Vashti as well.
I love using the soap method during Bible Study! It honestly makes me feel like I've done a deep dive on a verse, it has been a complete game changer for me. I've started like last year, I'm still kinda at the beginning of my walk with Jesus and I can see an improvement with reading the Bible. However, it is a commitment and you will still have those days where you're sluggish and don't feel like praying and studying the Bible. Keep praying and keep going, you'll feel accomplished and just full of life. 💗
This book of the Bible is quite interesting, though I am still reading and have only completed the first chapter. This may or may not be a stretch for me to say but, it just feels like King Xerxes loved attention and praise. King Xerxes then gets upset and maybe even embarrassed when Vashti denied his command. Mind you, this was a command to essentially objectify her in public. This brings me back to the times we are currently living in, whereby women are still being objectified by men. I completely understand the need to respect our husbands but, from the perspective of single woman, I find this chapter to be a bit much. I am new to the Bible and just find this to be a bit sad how far back in history the oppression of women goes. I hope the story turns around for the better. Great video Melody! First time I've heard about the S.O.A.P method and will be trying it out.
I pulled that rejections aren’t always bad. sometimes we have to experience set backs in order for God to set up his will. and that’s okay! also, I kind of looked in the perspective of Queen Vashti. I don’t really know the story of Esther, but this event with the king and Vashti opened the stage for Esther. sometimes when an opportunity is closed for us, we long for it. But that is dangerous because the position was needed for someone else, in this case, Esther. and someone reaping the benefits of your rejection isn’t an attack on you. It can be a blessing for so many people outside of yourself because it’s God’s perfect will. In conclusion, we should pray to be detached from circumstances that we may have placed for ourselves that was out of God’s will. So that we can find more peace when God’s hand switches things around. hope that makes sense.💘
You said it all 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳
this is so real hey
Thank you for going through the bible with u! I recently watched a sermon by Sarah Jakes Roberts where she was discussing the first book of Esther. She said it is believed by many bible scholars that the king requested Vashti to come out in nothing but her crown, and she said no to protect her honor. What stands out to me from this word is how God will call us as women to assert our boundaries, even if it means losing a position. She gave up her queenship, but in the end, it was all part of God's plan. Can't wait to watch part 2!
You are so correct. If you look through hebrew translations like the Complete Jewish Bible it is read "10 On the seventh day, when the king was in high spirits from the wine, he ordered Mehuman, Bizta, Harvona, Bigta, Avagta, Zetar and Karkas, the seven officers who attended him, 11 to bring Queen Vashti before the king with the royal crown, in order to show the people and the officials her beauty, for she was indeed a good-looking woman. 12 But Queen Vashti refused to come at the order of the king, which he had sent through his officers. This enraged the king - his anger blazed inside him."
The Jews will even tell you she was ordered to wear nothing but the crown and they were drunk men ready for a good time.
-Ayla
This makes a lot more sense but even without the content of knowing the king requested she only wear her crown, i understood that her no means no and she shouldn’t have to obey the kings command at her expense.
Obey God before man 🙌🏽
Oh wow, thanks for this!!
I’ve had Notion for years and I’ve never even imagined that I could use it for Bible study. I love this so much, thanks for walking through this with us. Please make more ❤
What I pulled from this first chapter was if the eunuchs that summoned Vashti were the same one’s that advised the king, maybe they held contempt for her and used that to their advantage against her in advising the king. All that to say, God can use anything for our favor!
Hey, I learned that things happen for a reason and that god is always in control no matter what. I really enjoyed this video and today was my first time using the SOAP methods. Thank you for this technique. May God bless you❤😊
Can everyone please pray for the devil to be removed from me forever and to never come back. It would mean the world to me if the devil is removed from me forever. God bless you all!!
The devil is removed from you and he is consumed by the consuming fire in Jesus name (Amen)
James 4:7 (NIV): "Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you." This verse emphasizes the importance of submission to God and resisting the devil's temptations.
Hey Melody, thank you for sharing this video with us. For me the verses that stuck out to me were 19-20. I’ve been struggling lately with respecting my husband. God has been dealing with me on this and those verses spoke loud and clear to me.
Thank you for showing the SOAP method. I really like it and will continue to use it. Please continue with this series.
I am currently reading the book of Esther!! Thank you so much for this! please continue to do this studying this book of the Bible. I’ve been considering starting to take notes at church and for the Bible and will definitely start doing the SOAP method!! 💜
Heyy how do you find the template for Bible study on Notion?
Wow. I really loved how you went through all the steps of the SOAP method. Please continue to do more Bible study with us. Also, thank you for informing us about the notion app. I look forward to not only using it for Bible study but for other tasks/goals as well.
Keep them coming! Thanks for showing me a different way to study the Bible
Hey Melody new subscriber here!! Thank you for the motion suggestion I just downloaded it.
Thank You Lord, His timing is perfect, this was exactly what I needed. Thank you Melody, please do more Bible study content that feels interactive, sending love and blessings from South Africa 😊❤
Thank you for this breakdown. I love the Notion template and I am looking forward to using it as I study the Bible more!
Thank you so much for sharing- definitely going to try the method and App to help strengthen my relationship with God.
loved this, hope you do more. My takeaway from this was that Yahweh uses every situation to save. That I should trust that he will do whats best.
I cannot figure out how to get to your page on notion the whole app is kind of confusing but I really wanted to follow along with your bible studies and it’s really upsetting me 😩😩😩😩
Thank you so much sis. Really loving the SOAP method. Verse 16 spoke to me in a sense that we are letters... known and read by everyone 2Corinth3:2 so my actions either point people to or away from Jesus
Thank you for this! I was studying right with you. Verse 17 stood out to me. It’s speaks on her conduct and how her decision will impact other women. My prayer is that God guides my decision making. 🙏🏽 hope to see more videos like this. 😀
Not sure if I will make sense but what I learned from the whole chapter especially from the verses that come after Queen Vashti refused the King’d summon is that when one is put in a position of power or of importance how he/she behaves is crucial…when you have people who look up to you as a Christian, they also look up to how we behave our character towards the things of God and the instructions of the Lord it can either bring them closer to God and inspire them to obey the Lord or just simply push the further away from the Lord and make them arrogant towards the instructions of the Lord…the Queen might have had a reason to refuse but she didn’t bother to explain herself but just ‘arrogantly’ refused to obey she could have humbly sent a message back to the King expelling why she couldn’t attend rather she just plainly refused without considering the King’s position even though she had valid reasons she could have communicated them. Bit sure if it makes sense
what bible related podcast do you listen to that helps you to grow in the word of God? im interested to know
Pls do this again! It was so helpful! ... I have to think on what I just read but its funny GOD sure has been pulling me toward Esther so sitting with GOD on this and then I can get back to u with more feedback
Which temple did you pick to customize? I wish there was a way we could go to your profile on notion and see it
Although I’m not a (sis)! Lol I’m really interested in learning to study the Bible. Your tips were the best I’ve seen! Thx God bless you
EXACTLY WHAT I NEEDED TONIGHT !!!
Can u show us a step by step on how you added everything bible to notion?
Do you mind sharing which bible you are using?❤
Yes do bible studies!!! Do you do live/zoom Bible studies in your memberships?
yes, every month! we read a chapter in the Bible together and do the SOAP method together and share what we're observing and applying, it's a really great hour spent together.
This chapter has me thinking, did the king want queen Vashti to come in only her crown? Did she say no since she was throwing her own party & entertaining her female guests? Was her saying no to the men who came to get her embarrassing to them especially since she was throwing her party for the ladies? Were the men more concerned about their wives telling them no more then Vashti telling the king no since he is king & can easily get another queen? Were the men jealous since she didn’t come & they couldn’t see her? Was the king angry since she’s said no before? Why did the king ask the men what to do since Vashti said no & said she wronged the king & all the officials? Did the king regret his decision afterwards yet had to stand on his decision? Why didn’t the king make his own decision instead of following what the men said & make the decree that the men advised him? Was Vashti tired of being just beautiful & having to do whatever whenever the king said? So so many questions
Just like Vashti was replaced when she refused to go before the King , if we are not diligent in our service to God or refuse His call for service He can find another person in our stead
I can’t get the notion app to work for me 😢
Yes please continue the Bible study
Can make a video on how to set up notion temple bc this video it went to fast for me
What stood out to me was how Aharus reacted. V12 says his anger burned within him, then v13 he called his wise men and sought counsel. I think everyone can learn something from that. That is be angry but do not sin in practice and it also highlights the importance of community. He sought counsel, this stood out to me because Im a loner. I like being alone I like doing things on my own. It’s very hard to include my friends in my struggles or tell them what Im going through. I rarely even call my friends, and I know they werent besties with the kings but they were the people he sought counsel from, his community. It makes me think - how do I react in moments of anger? Who do I seek counsel from?
How long does a Bible study have to be girl? Sometimes if it’s 30 I feel like it’s not enough, or even if it’s an hour!
I LOVE THIS!!! I hope you do more on different books in the bible,this was my first time doing SOAP i have done it before but i was really young and didnt really put my all into it but when i did it with you OMG! i was so happy for my self i like the verse 12 where she refused to the kings order,the application for mine was its okay to say no to people with out a reason behind it. NO is a full sentence i have always been a people pleaser i like making people happy but i have said yes to people and have done things that made me uncomfortable an regret saying yes so i learned that its okay on saying no to people i know we are learning about esther but i wanna have queen vashti confidence on saying no to people. btw thank you alot for making this video you are most definitely doing gods work and helping people please do more videos of the other books in the bible!!!
Wow God uses everything even a womans no I like that new perspective from that verse .
Hey sis,
Thank you for the video i did not know i needed but am glad i viewed ,may the Lord Jesus Christ continue to sustain the works of your hand.For me the takeaway was definetly from verses 17,19 and 22 and i think i take things for granted most of the time but am so blessed to be able to afford school fees , and to have my job i don't know when i began to neglect the position God placed me in , but i can takeaway that God can easily assign your responsability to someone who is more obedient to the King's yes.
#priviledgedtobecalledbytheking
absolutely needed this , appreciation to God for using you to share this method and Bible study !!
Chapter 1 has opened my eyes on being a soft and submissive woman to the men God has placed in my life
I've been struggling with bible study in my life, like how to study the bible, what book to study, how can what I'm studying impact in my life. I literally just finished asking for for help, then I came across this video. Thank God for using you.. Please I'd love for you to continue with the series. God bless you
SI! Your ministry have been such a blessing to me. The other day, I said, "Lord, whetat's going on eithbmy life and your video on , "The Drlay is strategic" showed up. When I felt withjnnme to go through Esther. I read it but didn't really study. These videos are a year old, but here they are for me to go through on the book of Edther. The other day, I heard in my spirit,, "Haddasah". I looked the other up and recognized it is Esther. Sho but God. This is perfect timing, and I can not run from it. God wants me to study this. Do, Sis, thank you for this Bible study 🙏🏽❤
What stood out to me was verse 15 when he asked “According to the law..” which conveyed that when encountering hard situations ask God for guidance or someone you know with wisdom that can help you finna a solution. Also confront the wise (mostly God) before coming to a conclusion.
I love this series so far and hope you do more books of the Bible in the future. Also I found a possible reasoning as to why Queen Vashit did not want to come to the kings banquet. My study Bible said that in other translations and readings of this story Xerxes was commanding Vashti to parade naked around his drunken party. The request was humiliating and so she refused. Between your video on this chapter and the footnotes in my Bible I've learned so much!
Had to come check out your SOAP method!! As a nurse, we often use the SOAP method to chart on patients....different words however!! Fun! Love it! Good study
13:45 I once heard someone, somewhere (i dont rememberwho or where) say that WITH GOD, NOTHING IS WASTED!
I cant stop thinking about it because we often hear the GOD is working everything together for our good but that saying leaves leftover "workings" that doesn't pertain to our "good".
And if NOTHING is wasted then our "good" isn't the only thing(s) GOD is "working"... does that make sense?
Idk it was a thought I'd had.
Please continue I really enjoyed it
will do!! so glad you enjoyed!
It might seem so simple, but just a "NO" set my good sis freeee. And that's on BOUNDARIES! That's one of the things I took from this chapter and that stuck out for me in the place I am in my life right now. I was struggling to read today and randomly came across your page looking for a push and I'm thankful for this video, it helped me press through today.
YES! This video was so helpful and I would love to see more videos like this.
This first chapter helped me to see that God even though things may be happening in my life right now that I don't understand I know God has a plan for it down the line and I just need to be patient and trust his process.
Hi there, thank you for this. I did not like the SOAP method in school, I was more of a Cornell notes kind of girl. May I ask what template you used in Notion? I'm new to it, but I'd really like to further customize to my benefit.
Love this and much needed!! Please continue this Bible Study❤also was wondering if you could talk about the Esther Fast, that would be great! I read about it on Pinterest and would love a deeper dive into it.
thank you so much!! glad you enjoyed it sis! i'm not very familiar with the Esther fast but if you search for Morgan Tracy J here on youtube, you'll find her videos which are really helpful and in-depth about it!
I learned that i need to grow in mine and dad's relationship,and that will help me with my future husband
Thank you so mush for SOAP technique❤
Peaceeee ✌🏻🕊
Thanks so much for sharing this. I just learned about the SOAP method and you really made it clear. ❤❤❤
In vs 11 it looks like she doesn’t want to come because the king just wants to show off her beauty to a bunch of drunken partying men who have no control. I’d say that’s a very good reason to not want to go.
This was amazing thank you. Im immediately a subscriber now. You are a blessing and I appreciate you sharing your light. I feel like my relationship with God is so intimate and for you to let us see your relationship with Him means so much to me. Thank you for helping me develop my relationship with God.
Thank you for them words. I'm new to learning about God so this is very beneficial to me!
Can we have access to your updated Notion template. Yours seems easier to follow along with and I’m not familiar with how to actually set it up like that in Notion. Please help!!
You just earned yourself a new subscriber, sis; God bless! And I love the notion template, I've been looking for something like this like forever!
Thank u very much for this amazing video. I was really struggling to find a good a strong sturdy plan but with this video I believe I got an eye opener.Thank u soo much and God bless you🥰💝
I Gleaned from this chapter not to be boastful, 2 Cor 10:13 "let us not boast beyond measure, but within the measure of the limits Elohim assigned unto us." King Ahasuerus was definitely boasting out of measure. 180 days!😩I think that was a bit much. Maybe they didn't have anything better to do back in those days lol.
From Chapter 1, I learned that God has a plan for each of our lives and that he will make a way when there is no way. I also learned a lot about the king's character which can be applied to my life; Such as to take my time to respond instead of being quick to act. God also calls us to be slow to anger, calm and not quick. So this can also be applied to each of our lives including mine. God is in control, and NO can mean Next Opportunity, so to trust God every step of the way. When it seems hard to trust, pray to him for more faith. It says in the bible Faith can move a mountain, Peter could have continued walking on water had he not doubt and had faith. Faith is ultimulty the trust in God. Its like when someone asks you to blindfold/close your eyes so you don't see the present or surprise and to walk hand in hand. Walking in faith allows us to walk hand in hand with God, so your can put all the trust in him and truly lean on him for everything!!
I’m recently wanting to study the Bible , is there a Bible study group I can join ?
Thank you for sharing your study method! I love it! I can’t find that template on Notion. What template did you start with?
Melody, you're a blessing sis. Thanks for your obedience. God has been taking me through a journey of knowing who I am in him, what my role firstly is as a daughter of the King. This highlighted so much to me, and I'm even more confident in who He is and in my office of being a daughter. God fights for and fiercely loves His children. If he did it for Esther, He'll make a way for us! I'll be back, be blessed 🥰.
Thank you for the SOAP method sheet , i have been trying to start using it and couldn’t understand quite how , thankfully your video popped up on my home page . You are a great inspiration, i am thankful for you sharing Gods word with us ❤
180 days is 1/7 of 3 1/2 years, which is “half a time” it makes me think of the sabbath, resting and thanksgiving, of revelation and also the parable of the bridesmaids with the lamp oil in Luke- we know not the hour but we need to be prepared when called.. and if we’re not prepared we won’t be chosen
Any way that I can duplicate your template on Notion
New subscriber, and LOVE your channel. Is your Notion page available to use?
Did you find any word of Jesus saying (I am God or even worship me) Jesus is not the only one mentioned as the son of God! why do we have to worship him? or even say lies about him
(The similitude of Jesus before Allah is as that of Adam; He created him from dust, then said to him: "Be". And he was
I recommend you watch Robert Breaker, his verse by verse Bible studies are amazing & they truly helped me understand God’s word. Hope you look him up ♥️
Thanks a lot Melody
After watching your vid and reading the comments, i referred to my Bible because what really stood out to me was the reasons for making the decree. “They were kind of preventing other ladies from being disrespectful to their husbands ”.
And also, i noticed in the previous verses that Queen Vashti also threw another party for the women in the King's royal house. Now what I'm trying to understand here is, was it lawful for Queen Vashti to do that?
Because what i know is, every verse in the Bible carries a message. And it doesn't matter if your husband is good or bad, you need to respect him. I believe Abigail who was married to Foolish Nabal would have handled the situation well instead of disrespecting him in public smh💔
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Been using SOAP for about 3 years in a small group. Have not encountered a better method that brings in all ranges of Bible study people - absolutely new to very experienced (eg retired pastors, trained in Greek and Hebrew). I am also looking for any 6 to 12 week SOAP study outlines that may be out there - seeking to start new groups.
Hi! New sub here!Love the content! Would you consider making a walk through video on setting up a notions bible study page similar to your?
Vashti was tired of him calling her down there to show off her looks. They were probably drunk and obnoxious and were getting on her nerves. After 6 months of partying her heart and nerves were hardened. LOL
A woman is not suppose to preach it says that in Timothy and in Corinthians, so you know that it says that in the king james bible so you have no excuse whatsoever, you better Repent or Perish, last days warning lady ,Jesus Christ is coming, bible study 101.on you tube every night at 9;15 pm CST click on the blue lantern for the real Jesus Christ if anyone claims Jesus and says you can sin every day is of the devil and Jesus is going to cut you down devil. Have a good day
Thank you so much for this video!!! it's motivated me to be more organized with learning the word, I am struggling with adding the bible template though, hopefully I'll figure it out!! if you get the chance can you do a video on how to add templates and things like that on notion?
I think Vasthi knew her boundaries by not letting Xerxes command her to show herself off. I think Xerxes should have asked her personally and in love like the Word is teaching and not let eunuchs come to her :) But its true that God uses any Situation and is in full control and that we can rest in His presence.
This was good! Let’s continue doing these studies! Maybe a monthly live one? What I got from this is that we have to trust everything that God allows - even those difficult situations, hurt and pain - with or without reasons we don’t understand.
I really enjoyed your study. I wasnt able to get Notion because it only will work with a 64 bit OS but I did find another program called Loop by Microsoft that is free and looks and works the same way. Thank you so much for leading this study and being a source for us to be in God's word .
Question! Where did you get your bible from? I like the study prompts on the sides/all around!!
Hi I wanted to know the name of the Notion template because the link is not working for me. LOVED your video I am excited to grow in the word of God!
Love your video, I really needed it and enjoyed listening. Please continue with the videos. Can you explain how to set up Notion as far as The Old Testament and The New Testament with the different chapters of the Bible?
Please share your template!! I’m brand new to reading and deciphering the Word of God. This template is the cleanest one ever!
exactly which template are you using? i just downloaded notion because of this video and i really want to use the exact same template. i love the prompts!
I would like to ask: is it ok to write down our prayers or how we feel about things? Growing up i got taught that like demons are listening on everything and they only know so much bc of what is given since they are not all knowing they just know from what they see and i feel like if i write down all that i pray for or how i feel that they have all that information, but sometimes i express better when writing it down so it's just confusion...🥺
verse 19 stood greatly out to me because it shows me to trust in gods plan truly! Amen thank you thus video helped me so much !
I have learnt that disobedience can lead to immediate destruction of one’s purpose and future; Queen Vasuti disobeyed the King and her place as queen was destroyed right there, and also this can lead to death of legacy like we see no where queen vasuti was talked about again, her name literally died from being famous to no where to be found ❤thank you regards from Uganda 🇺🇬 🥰
I loved this! Please keep doing "Bible study with Me". I'm new at trying to learn the Bible more, but this helped me 1000% thank you!
Hello Melody! I really enjoyed this as well as the app. I look forward to seeing more of your bible study series. I have been reading the book of Proverbs and it truly enlightening. I think I will try the Notion app moving forward. Thanks again and keep the vids coming!
Are you going to finish the Esther chapters ? I really enjoyed this and I am reading the book The Esther Anointing this would be great if you continued the series. Please consider it
How can I copy this template on notion and begin filling in the pages with my own notes? It seems I don’t have the option to do that. I’m only able to view the example. I don’t have a plus icon were I’m able to add Esther as I read along. Please help. Thanks in advance