Which Of The Matriarchs’ Of Our Faith Do You Resemble?- Take the quiz

Which Of The Matriarchs’ Of Our Faith Do You Resemble?

Sarah, Rebekah, Rachel and Leah; these are the Matriarchs of our faith. Which are you most like? Answer a few questions to learn which one you most closely resemble.

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Question 1/10

Your spouse has been given a promotion that takes you to a place far from your home town and family into a land filled with strangers whose language and customs you do not know. He tells you that you have to move so he can start his job in two weeks. How do you respond?

I would start to argue, but decide to hold my tongue. Though I would be of two minds about uprooting home and family, I would be supportive of this change. I would look for special mementos of my family home to pack, not knowing when/if I would see them a

I would quickly and eagerly start preparing for the move, packing up the house while studying the language, culture and nature of the people we are about to be living among.

I would start praying for God to bless my family in this move as I pack up hearth and home and a few of my parents belongings. I would also pray for God's direction to a new neighborhood and church family.

I would be supportive, though I may also feel depressed at losing connection with my father's home and its people. I would be determined to make the best of it all, though would be filled with doubt and fear of the unknown.

I would quickly pack up our things and just as quickly unpack them in our new location. Upon arriving in our new home, I would make cookies for all of our new neighbors and give them out with an open invitation to call on me for coffee and conversation.

Question 2/10

When there is a new family in the church and the children have a hard time adjusting to being in service, how would you try to help the parents?

I would lovingly speak to the mother and show her the quiet toys we keep for newcomers and visitors letting her know it is OK to keep a few of them, or her children's' favorites, under their seats.

I would pray for this new family and invite the mother for coffee and conversation at her convenience.

I may joke with them a bit about the children adding to the service, but I would also share some wisdom with them on how our services work, and pray for them to become a real part of our little family.

I would try comforting the mother, saying that we have all been in her shoes and her children will adjust to the services in short order.

I would sing soft and peaceful melodies to the children to try help them sit quietly

Question 3/10

If your children were experiencing a bit of sibling rivalry, how would handle it?

I would quietly side with my favorite child so that he/she may be blessed.

I would send the offending child off by themselves for a time.

I wouldn't want to get involved, so I would tell them to work it out for themselves.

Being easily hurt, I would shy away from any conflict.

I would play intermediary, working to keep the peace between my children.

Question 4/10

You and your spouse want a baby very badly. You have been trying for years, no luck. But God has given you a promise that you will have a baby. How do you react?

I would probably give up faith in having this 'miracle child.'

I would seek a surrogate mother to bear our child, trying to help God out.

I have a whole house full of children, why do I need another save to outdo my sister.

I would laugh. It hasn't happened yet, why would it ever happen?

I would continually seek God for a child along side my spouse.

Question 5/10

After moving across country, you find yourself in a new church. What do you do?

I would stay to myself and quickly leave as the pastor closes in prayer. I don't want anyone to approach, or even notice, me.

I would walk with boldness into the church and introduce myself to those I meet.

Though I am at peace I do not approach others. I just sit by my spouse and listen.

I would want my self and my family to meet the pastor and his wife. Then I would courageously attend the monthly potluck to get acquainted with others.

I would quietly sit in the back row and listen to the sermon. Later I would ask my spouse to explain those things I didn't understand.

Question 6/10

If a neighbor was having a difficult time connecting with their teenager, how could you help?

I would try a humorous approach to speaking to the teen. A little levity helps alleviate the stress in most situations.

I would take my child of the same age over to make friends and get them talking, then pump them for info on the teen to share with the parents.

I don't know if I could help. Everyone is so different and I don't relate to young people much.

My experience with teens is limited. I would ask my spouse to help out

I have a tribe at home, I know I could give them some good insight on how to reach their youth.

Question 7/10

You have a newlywed couple who just moved in down the block. The wife has not had the benefit of a mother who was a homemaker. How can you help her?

Having been raised by a wonderful housewife, I would take a casserole over to welcome them to the neighborhood and invite her for coffee and housekeeping lessons.

I would bake a platter of cookies, take them to her and welcome her to our community, then go on my way.

I would add the family to my prayer list and quietly go about my business while I pray for them.

My house is filled with way too many kids and responsibilities, I have no time to help.

I would lend a hand, and a laugh, to her busy day.

Question 8/10

Your son has brought home the football team to study for a math test. They are eating everything in sight. What is your response?

I do nothing, they know how to clean up after themselves. Besides, they are in the kids room, they won't bother me.

My son is good in math, but not at football. Oh well, he will help them learn what they need. I am busy with my entry in the pie cook-off. It must be just perfect.

What? The football team is here? I didn't even notice.

I gently lead them out to the patio and tell them they can play a little music while they study. They're all good boys.

Having already done my chores for the day, I decide to bake cookies for them all.

Question 9/10

Your spouse is a sports nut. Every weekend is all about the games he MUST watch. What do you do?

Wanting to be ever near him, I bite the bullet and sit on the sofa, watching the games with him. Hey son, can you pick up pizza for our guests? I'll pay!

I am the dutiful spouse. I open the chips and dip and join the family in the family room for the game.

I wisely leave the sports fans in the family room while I fix their snacks. Then I adjourn to my private sanctuary in our bedroom.

Being competitive, I am a sports fan, too. So I am right there cheering for my team - though not always the same one as my spouse.

I feel shunned by all this to do over sports. So I sneak off to hide somewhere, but close enough so that I can bring more snacks when needed.

Question 10/10

Your spouse has decided to take the family out to dinner, but you have already thawed meat for dinner. How do you respond?

I get the family ready in peaceful acquiescence, putting the meat in the fridge for tomorrow.

knowing there is a family down the block in need, I send the thawed meat to them as I get everyone ready to go out.

Going along with this change of plans I joke around, though fighting to hold back my tears. I always want to feed my family, now I don't get to share this loving action with them.

I coerce my spouse to stay home as I complete my dinner preparations. Why should I change my plans?

Knowing my spouse has a good reason for changing my plans, I grumblingly prepare the family to go out for dinner. But I am hurt that he didn't call ahead to let me know before I thawed out meat for dinner.

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