1. A Mother’s Love

2. Some say it is instinctual –Over 200 children killed annually by mother Titus 2:4Mother’s love must be taught and learned Titus 2:4 “A mother loves her children when they least deserve to be loved.” (Kate Samperi, “Mothers”) Proverbs 6:20-24 –Its valued is not measured in currency, Proverbs 6:20-24 A Mother’s Love 2

3. Nurturing lasts a lifetime Exodus 1:22-2:10 (Heb 11:23)JOCHEBED: A mother’s protection Exodus 1:22-2:10 (Heb 11:23) –From hunger, with food –From ignorance, with truth –From selfishness, with charity –From unbelief, with faith (Proverbs 31:15, 19-22, 25-28) A Mother Protects her Children 3

4. 1 Tim 5:14Managing the home protects your child from loneliness and doubt, 1 Tim 5:14 Psa 119:9-11Teaching your child God’s word protects him/her from sin, Psa 119:9-11 1 Peter 3:1-4Setting examples of purity protects your child from evil as he/she learns holiness, 1 Peter 3:1-4 A Mother Protects her Children 4

5. CHILDREN… –Honor your mother for the protection she gives you Prov 23:22-25; 19:26-27 –Keep on listening, Prov 23:22-25; 19:26-27 Prov 30:17 –Obey your mother and be blessed, Prov 30:17 A Mother Protects her Children 5

6. Prv 31:10, 30Faith is the center of her life, Prv 31:10, 30 1 Samuel 1:10-12, 20HANNAH: A mother who was heard by God, 1 Samuel 1:10-12, 20 1 Ths 5:17 –Pray always for your children, 1 Ths 5:17 Judges 13:8 –Prayer shows you trust God to know what is best for your children, Judges 13:8 A Mother Prays for her Children 6

7. CHILDREN… Prov 17:25, 21; 15:20 (Eph 6:1-3) –Be wise and obedient to your mother so she has good answers to her prayers! Prov 17:25, 21; 15:20 (Eph 6:1-3) A Mother Prays for her Children 7

8. For life, for love, for faith Bible mothers who prepared their children include… 1 Sam 1:23-28; 2:19 –Hannah, 1 Sam 1:23-28; 2:19 Luke 2:48, 51-52 –Mary, Luke 2:48, 51-52 2 Tim 1:5; 3:15 (Acts 16:1-2) –Eunice and Lois, 2 Tim 1:5; 3:15 (Acts 16:1-2) A Mother Prepares her Children 8

9. CHILDREN… Proverbs 1:8-9; Luke 2:51-52 –Graciously accept your mother’s preparations and thank her for all she does for you! Proverbs 1:8-9; Luke 2:51-52 A Mother Prepares her Children 9

10. Prov 28:24 (30:11)Do not “rob” your mother of the honor she is due, Prov 28:24 (30:11) Honor her by being true to God (who gave us motherhood)! Proverbs 15:20Be wise: A fool despises his mother, Proverbs 15:20 What a Debt we Owe our Mothers! 10