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Service
Character Goal: Service – Seeking to serve and invest our lives into others for their good and God’s glory
Biblical Character: Rebekah
Scripture Readings: Genesis 24:1-28; 61-67
Discussion Questions:
- What do we know about Abraham’s servant? What does this tell you about him?
- What did Abraham make him swear to do?
- Who did Abraham tell him would guide his mission to get a wife for Isaac?
- What did Abraham’s servant do when he came to the well? What does this tell you about the servant’s view of God?
- What did he specifically ask God for the woman to do?
- What kind of woman was he asking God to bring Isaac?
- Do you think because he had been a servant for a long time that he would recognize those character traits and know they were important?
- What character traits would a coach be looking for in their players? How can you cultivate those traits in your life?
- What happened before the servant finished speaking? What does this tell you about God and prayer?
- Describe Rebekah. According to verses 17-20, was she eager or reluctant to serve?
- What words are used to describe how she served Abraham’s servant?
- When people observe your life, what words are used to describe you as an athlete, student, friend, woman? What does this tell you about how we should serve others?
- How could you actively serve your teammates in the same way?
- Who should we serve in this way?
- Read Proverbs 11:16 and Proverbs 11:22. Compare and Explain.
- What did the servant do after his camels had finished drinking?
- Who did he acknowledge for his success in finding Isaac a wife?
- What does the servant tell Isaac? How does Isaac respond to his new wife?
- What does this story tell you about God and His relationship with man?
- What is one thing I learned from this story that I can apply to my life before the next lesson?
Core Truths:
- Praying servants experience God working in their lives and in the lives of others.
- God sees and knows our needs and has already made provision for them.
- God sees and blesses our faithfulness in serving others.
Memory Verse:
Romans 12:11: “Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically.“ (New Living Translation)
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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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