Magda reveals startling secrets to her husband in chapter 50. Read Ephesians 5:25-28. In what ways does Anton act out these instructions? What other passages of Scripture illustrate his response?
At one point in the story, Simon admits he’s done wrong but claims that he’s not as bad a man as Demitri. Would you agree with him? Does his statement seem to suggest that there are degrees of sin? What’s wrong with that idea?
In chapter 61, Magda explains what being her sister’s keeper means to her. How would you define that term? What does it mean to you personally?
Were you surprised to learn that human trafficking is a growing problem worldwide and even in your own backyard? Check out the US State Department’s list of twenty things you can do to help combat human trafficking (http://www.state.gov/j/tip/id/help/). Which of these tips can you put into practice in the next month?
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