Virtuous Woman - Serving & TeamworkSample

Influence

Character Goal: Influence is the ability to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of another person.

Biblical Character: Miriam

Scripture Readings: Exodus 2:1–10; 14:10, 13–16, 21; 15:19–21

Discussion Questions:

• Who is Miriam?
• Who is Moses? What does his mother do with him?
• As teammates, what are some ways you can look out for one another?
• Who finds Moses?
• What does Miriam suggest to Pharaoh’s daughter? How does she respond?
• Who does Miriam get to fill this position? What does this tell us about Miriam?
• What ultimately happens with Moses and his mom? Why?
• What does this story teach us about God and the role we can play in the lives of others and/or our teammates?
• Who does God use to lead the Israelite people out of Egypt?
• How does He deliver them from the Egyptian army?
• What is Miriam’s role in Israel?
• What does her relationship to Moses give her?
• How does she use this influence? What does she lead the women to do?
• Who has been a good influence on you as a woman and an athlete? What traits do you admire about this person? How can you incorporate some of those admirable traits into your own life?
• What is Miriam’s view of God? What all has she seen God do firsthand?
• Would you consider Miriam someone worthy of following? Why? What character traits are evident in her life?
• What does Miriam’s life tell us about how God views women?
• What does this story teach you about God? His Word? How can you apply these truths to your life?
• What is one thing I learned from this story that I can apply to my life before the next lesson?

Training for Godliness

As a student athlete, you are often looked up to as a role model by younger students, peers, and even total strangers. Regardless of whether you see yourself as a role model, someone is always watching. You can influence those you are around—both negatively and positively. As a female athlete, how can you use your position and influence to glorify God, advance His Kingdom, and have a positive impact on others?

Core Truths:

• We can play a role in others’ lives by looking out for their well being.
• God desires for young women to use their influence for His glory and the good of others.

Memory Verse: “Her husband is known at the city gates, where he sits among the elders of the land.” Proverbs 31:23