The Matchmaker, Matchmaker Question, by Paula Rose Michelson

It seems that no matter where we go, what nationality we come from, or what faith we follow there’s always a matchmaker. In our youth, we might have been paired—matched-up—with someone to learn to square-dance. Later we may have been instructed to stand next to so-an-so (another way of being matched-up-with someone) in the back row so everyone could been seen in the photograph. 


Within every group we’ve been part of fragment groups already existed or soon would. From the nerds to the suffer dudes, from the preppies to those who dressed in goth-black each person has a deep desire to be an individual yet a member of a group that not only defines them but sees them as one to be emulated! 

Taking Naomi as our example, this woman who many wish to emulate is a puzzle to the attorney, but one he’ll rectify when Naomi does…

Scavenger Hunt Questions

Why is the attorney trying to find Naomi a husband?

Why has the priest told the attorney that he’s no longer interested in his schemes?

Why does Naomi agree to meet the man the attorney has selected, and why after many failed attempts at matchmaking why does he believe this is the man for her?

Proverbs 31: 30-31 “Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all.” Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.

Until next time may you hunt for that which is elusive, and when you find it, may you...