RCCG Sunday School Student Manual 7 June 2026 – Lesson 40
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TOPIC: Mordecai (RCCG Sunday School Student Manual 7 June 2026)
MEMORY VERSE: 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. – Esther 6:13 (KJV)
BIBLE PASSAGE: Esther 3:1-5 (KJV) (RCCG Sunday School Student Manual 7 June 2026)
1 After these things did king Ahasuerus promote Haman the son of Hammedatha the Agagite, and advanced him, and set his seat above all the princes that were with him.
2 And all the king’s servants, that were in the king’s gate, bowed, and reverenced Haman: for the king had so commanded concerning him. But Mordecai bowed not, nor did him reverence.
3 Then the king’s servants, which were in the king’s gate, said unto Mordecai, Why transgressest thou the king’s commandment?
4 Now it came to pass, when they spake daily unto him, and he hearkened not unto them, that they told Haman, to see whether Mordecai’s matters would stand: for he had told them that he was a Jew.
5 And when Haman saw that Mordecai bowed not, nor did him reverence, then was Haman full of wrath.
INTRODUCTION: Mordecai was first introduced in Esther 2:5-7 as a Jew from the tribe of Benjamin who lived in Shushan, the capital of Persia. His great-grandfather, Kish, had been taken captive with Jehoiachin king of Judah by Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon. Mordecai had a cousin named Hadassah (Esther), whom he brought up and took as his daughter because she was an orphan. Exploring the life of Mordecai, a courageous and wise Jewish man, is to inspire believers to be loyal, and wise, and to stand for what is right, even in the face of danger.
LESSON OUTLINES:
- CHARACTER AND ACHIEVEMENTS
- LESSONS FROM HIS LIFE
1. CHARACTER AND ACHIEVEMENTS
HIS CHARACTER
Kind-hearted and Wise: Mordecai raised Esther as his daughter (Esther 2:7) and advised her not to reveal her Jewish background to protect her from hatred when she was selected as one of the virgins to possibly be the next queen of King Xerxes- Ahasuerus (Esther 2:10).
Courageous and Principled: He refused to bow to Haman because Haman had turned himself in.. an object of worship (Esther 3:2-5).
Clever and Loyal: He was swift to act when the decree to destroy the Jews was made (Esther 4:1-4).
Humble: Despite being honoured by the king, he returned to the King’s gate as his usual practice (Esther 6:10-12).
Risk Taker: Mordecai was willing to risk his life to uphold the Jewish principle and do whatever it took him to protect his people from annihilation (Esther 4:13-14).
ACHIEVEMENTS
Mordecai demonstrated strong loyalty to the throne when he reported the plot to assassinate the king (Esther 2:21-23). He counselled and monitored Esther in the palace until she was chosen as the Queen (Esther 2:10-11, 17). He was honoured by King Ahasuerus for his loyalty (Esther 6:1-11). By wisdom, he amended an irreversible decree to save the Jewish people from extinction (Esther 6-7). He was given the position and the house of his arch-enemy, Haman (Esther 8:1-2).
2. LESSONS FROM HIS LIFE
God expects believers to stand up for what is right, even in the face of danger (Esther 3:2-5; Isaiah 1:17). It is good to be loyal and faithful to God and others who deserve it (1Corinthians 4:2). Quick thinking and resourcefulness help in difficult situations (Esther 2:21-23; Luke 16:10). Wisdom and bravery are essential for following God (Esther 4:13-14; 1 Corinthians 16:12) Listening, advising others and taking risk for t greater good of all are qualities that lead to great rewards (Esther 4:13-14; Philippians 2:3-4).
CONCLUSION: Remain steadfast in God, and your enemies will not prevail against you.
QUESTIONS
- Identify four characters displayed by Mordecai.
- What lessons can be learned from his life?
FURTHER READINGS:
Sunday: Philippians 2:3-4 (KJV)
3 Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.4 Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.
Monday: Proverbs 12:15 (KJV)
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
Tuesday: Esther 4:13-14 (KJV)
13 Then Mordecai commanded to answer Esther, Think not with thyself that thou shalt escape in the king’s house, more than all the Jews. 14 For if thou altogether holdest thy peace at this time, then shall there enlargement and deliverance arise to the Jews from another place; but thou and thy father’s house shall be destroyed: and who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this?
Wednesday: Luke 16:10 (KJV)
He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.
Thursday: Esther 3:2-5 (KJV)
2 And all the king’s servants, that were in the king’s gate, bowed, and reverenced Haman: for the king had so commanded concerning him. But Mordecai bowed not, nor did him reverence. 3 Then the king’s servants, which were in the king’s gate, said unto Mordecai, Why transgressest thou the king’s commandment? 4 Now it came to pass, when they spake daily unto him, and he hearkened not unto them, that they told Haman, to see whether Mordecai’s matters would stand: for he had told them that he was a Jew. 5 And when Haman saw that Mordecai bowed not, nor did him reverence, then was Haman full of wrath.
Friday: Esther 6:1-11 (KJV)
1 On that night could not the king sleep, and he commanded to bring the book of records of the chronicles; and they were read before the king. 2 And it was found written, that Mordecai had told of Bigthana and Teresh, two of the king’s chamberlains, the keepers of the door, who sought to lay hand on the king Ahasuerus. 3 And the king said, What honour and dignity hath been done to Mordecai for this? Then said the king’s servants that ministered unto him, There is nothing done for him. 4 And the king said, Who is in the court? Now Haman was come into the outward court of the king’s house, to speak unto the king to hang Mordecai on the gallows that he had prepared for him. 5 And the king’s servants said unto him, Behold, Haman standeth in the court. And the king said, Let him come in. 6 So Haman came in. And the king said unto him, What shall be done unto the man whom the king delighteth to honour? Now Haman thought in his heart, To whom would the king delight to do honour more than to myself? 7 And Haman answered the king, For the man whom the king delighteth to honour, 8 Let the royal apparel be brought which the king useth to wear, and the horse that the king rideth upon, and the crown royal which is set upon his head: 9 And let this apparel and horse be delivered to the hand of one of the king’s most noble princes, that they may array the man withal whom the king delighteth to honour, and bring him on horseback through the street of the city, and proclaim before him, Thus shall it be done to the man whom the king delighteth to honour. 10 Then the king said to Haman, Make haste, and take the apparel and the horse, as thou hast said, and do even so to Mordecai the Jew, that sitteth at the king’s gate: let nothing fail of all that thou hast spoken. 11 Then took Haman the apparel and the horse, and arrayed Mordecai, and brought him on horseback through the street of the city, and proclaimed before him, Thus shall it be done unto the man whom the king delighteth to honour.
Saturday: Proverbs 15:22 (KJV)
Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
ASSIGNMENT: Identify five (5) negative things that happened to Haman and his household as a result of his enmity with Mordecai and the Jews (2×5=10 Marks).
RCCG Sunday School HYMN
- O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
O how I love Thee well,
I am happy, it makes me glad
To rejoice at Thy birth. - O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Thy friendship suits me well,
Both young and old will sing Thy song,
We long for Sunday School. - O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Christ was Thy first teacher,
The Holy Spirit, great teacher,
Does manifest in thee. - O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
This testimony is sure,
That God, the Father Almighty,
Poured His blessing on Thee. - O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Though the sun be so bright,
Or if the clouds black with rain,
I’ll be in Sunday School. - O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
I rejoice to see Thee,
Will thou pass over me today?
Without my being blest?
