Suggested luncheon discussion group questions for Jade’s Match.
In bringing those He ministered to into an understanding of the truth, Our Lord used fiction in the form of parables to illustrate very real truths. In the same way, we can minister to one another by the use of fictional characters and situations to help us reach logical, valid, cogent, and very sound conclusions about our real lives here on earth.
While the characters and situations in Jade’s Match are all fictional, I pray that these extended parables can help readers come to a better understanding of truth. Please prayerfully consider the questions that follow, consult scripture, and pray upon your conclusions.
In the beginning of the book, Cora wages an internal debate about whether a public “romance” with Davis would hurt her reputation. At the time, she believes he is a partying bad-boy.
1. Do you think that, with believing him to be a “bad boy”, that she should have agreed to the contract?
2. Do you think that, if she’d been right about him, it would have hurt her reputation in the end?
Several times in the book, Davis draws on the Holy Spirit to help keep his temper under control.
3. Do you think that part of receiving the Fruit of the Spirit, that bad tempers would no longer be a problem? Or do you think that we’re able to use them as a tool in navigating our day-to-day life?
4. Can you think of an area in your own life that you need to apply the Fruit of the Spirit? Can you think of any tools used by characters in this book that might help you where you need help?
Davis is what’s known in hockey as an “enforcer” – basically, he’s the one who will fight to protect a teammate. Enforcers are often feared by the other team.
5. How do you think this reconciles with his Christian walk?
6. Do you think that a sport like hockey, with its violent traditions, is a place where a Christian can have a witness and be a testimony?
Cora uses drawing as a way to shut her mind off and allow herself to hear God’s voice.
7. How do you practice “be still and know that I am God”? Do you have a way to quiet your thoughts and listen to the voice of God?
8. Is there a specific task that you do that helps you with that kind of communion?
Davis and Cora face some opposition to their relationship due to the fact that they are of two different ethnicities, and have different skin colors.
9. The Bible tells us that all men are created from one man – Adam. Do you believe this to be true?
10. Grant and Song faced opposition based mostly on cultural differences and less on “race”. But, they were able to win their families over by their love and devotion to one another. Do you feel that opposition to interracial marriages is a valid opposition?