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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)
About this Plan
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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