Virtuous WomanMuestra

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)