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Virtuous Woman

DAY 8 OF 11

Unity

Character Goal: Unity – Glorifying God by seeking to be unified in purpose while understanding and appreciating our differences

Biblical Characters: Rachel and Leah vs. Mary and Elizabeth

Scripture Readings: Genesis 29:31-35; 30:1-24; Luke 1:39-45

Discussion Questions:

Leah and Rachel

  • Who do Leah and Rachel look to for their self-worth? What are the consequences? What does this tell you about people?
  • What does Rachel want? What does Leah want?
  • What are they willing to do to get these things? What does this tell you about people?
  • How does their scheming affect the sisters’ relationship? Maidservants? Jacob? Their children?
  • What can cause disunity among other female teammates? How does this affect how you play both as an individual and as a team?
  • How does our manipulation affect others and ourselves?

Mary and Elizabeth

  • Who did Mary visit after the angel told her she would be pregnant?
  • What was Elizabeth’s reaction to her visit? What could it have been?
  • As a teammate, how do you react when someone who plays your same position does well?
  • What are some differences between Mary and Elizabeth? Could these things be points of contention between the two?
  • How does this encounter differ from the relationship between the two sisters, Rachel and Leah?
  • Would you characterize your team as “Rachel vs. Leah” or “Mary and Elizabeth?” Give Examples
  • How should our relationship with Christ affect our relationship with others?
  • What is one thing I learned from this story that I can apply to my life today?

Core Truths:

  • Women can cause disunity by negative competition, collection, and control.
  • Women can encourage unity by recognizing and celebrating each other’s differences as they pursue the same goal.
  • Our relationship with Christ, or lack thereof, affects our relationship with others.

Memory Verse:

Luke 10:27: “He answered, ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’; and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’”

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About this Plan

Virtuous Woman

The purpose of this study is to present key character traits using examples of women in the Bible. Alexandria McCraney is married with 3 kids, and she resides in Fayetteville, Arkansas on staff with FCA at the University of Arkansas. She is the founder and creator of Pattern Co. Collective and is a Personal & Executive Coach. Kristy Makris also contributed to this resource for women.

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