Obedient Unto Death

Bible study questions and resources

Obedient Unto Death

Bible study questions and resources

A letter from Liisa Eyerly

Dear lovers of books, I am ecstatic that you have chosen to spend your valuable time to read Obedient unto Death. I trust these questions will generate stimulating dialogue, exciting discoveries, thoughtful analysis, and most importantly, fun and enjoyment with your friends and fellow readers. Obedient unto Death combines two passions, my love of mystery novels and my non-stop questioning in Bible study. Some of the characters and subplots were inspired while listening to sermons, digging up fascinating research facts, immersing myself in Turkey travel sites and videos, and crafting “What if…” scenarios. I hope your venture into ancient Ephesus delights you with captivating characters who live, love, and die in that distant and exotic place and time. I hope you enjoy this Obedient unto Death book club kit — Blessings, Liisa

Character refresher

Sabinus householdSabina – our sleuth, a member of the church, only child of CatiusAmisi – Sabina’s childhood nurseZarmig – Catius’s freedman bodyguardCatius Sabinus – powerful Roman magistrate, Sabina’s father Church membersBenjamin – murder victimApollos – Bishop of the congregation, confesses to the murderPortia –the church is hosted at her home, Sabina’s best friendLivia – teenage widow, friend of BenjaminMarcella – new convert, wife of Davos the silversmith, daughter is DavoniaMagnus – rival of Benjamin, Work associatesRufus – Benjamin’s fellow scribeValerius- owner of the scriptorium where Benjamin worked OthersYechiel – Benjamin’s brotherDavos – Silversmith married to Marcella, Benjamin’s landlordMarcus- Merchant trader from Rome, courting Sabina