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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)