Virtuous Woman - IntegritySample

Trustworthy

Character Goal: Trustworthy means to be reliable, responsible and to make the most of everything entrusted to them by God

Biblical Character: Priscilla

Scripture Readings: Acts 18:1-4, 18-28; Romans 16:3-5; 1 Timothy 3:1-13

Discussion Questions

• What couple did Paul stay with while at Corinth?
• What did Paul have in common with this couple?
• Paul had faith and occupation in common with this couple. Describe the commonalities you have with your teammates. How can these things help you reach your goals and glorify God as a team?
• After sailing for another country to preach the gospel, where did Paul leave them?
• Describe Apollos. What was his dilemma in ministering to others?
• How did Priscilla and Aquila help Apollos? How did their influence impact the people he ministered to?
• The ministry that God had for the couple called for them to move many times. What do you think Priscilla sacrificed in order to see God’s kingdom advance?
• Even though Priscilla traveled a lot, she always found a way to make the most of every opportunity entrusted to her. What can you learn from her example and how can you apply this to your life? How did she do this?
• As a woman/friend/athlete, how can you make the most of every opportunity entrusted to you?
• Priscilla was a woman who played a vital role in encouraging others in the Lord. Why do you think she was able to have this kind of influence?
• What does Priscilla reveal to us about God’s view of women and their role in the body of Christ?
• As Aquila’s wife and fellow worker for God’s Kingdom, how does Priscilla display trustworthiness?
• Read Romans 16:3-5. For what does Paul commend Priscilla and Aquila? What does this tell us about her character and her role in God’s Kingdom?
• Read 1 Timothy 3:1-13. Priscilla and Aquila were both leaders in the church. Describe the characteristics of what a deacon/ servant & his wife should possess. Why are these traits important?
• As a female athlete, how can you display these characteristics?
• What does this story teach you about God? Women? How can you apply these truths to your life?

Training in Godliness:

Trust is foundational to every team. It can lead to success, unity, and good relationships both on and off the court. As a female coach and athlete, what trustworthy characteristics have you displayed on your team? What characteristics can you improve upon?

• What is one thing I learned from this story that I can apply to my life before the next lesson?

Core Truths:

• God entrusts things to us so that we might use those things to encourage others.
• Women are valuable to God and he desires to use them to advance His Kingdom.
• We glorify God when we make the most of our situation or circumstances (i.e. new neighborhood, school, team, coach, school, etc).

Memory Verse:

Proverbs 31:11 - "The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he will not lack anything good."