3. Some Have No Clue Proven Secularly Susan Smith Union, SC Oct. 25, 1994 Recorded Scripturally Unnamed harlot 1 Kings 3:16-28 Unnamed cannibal 2 Kings 6:24-29 Athaliah 2 Kings 11:1-3

4. Some Know All About It Hannah 1 Sam 1:2, 4-8, 11-15, 21-22 An “intense desire” to be a mother A mother will sacrifice for her children Jochebed Ex 2:2-10 Heb 11:23 A nurturing foundation Moses would need when he became of age

5. Some Know All About It Eunice 2 Tim 1:5 3:15 Faithful in teaching her son despite her unbelieving husband Acts 16:1 Mary Jn 19:25 Lk 1:29 2:19, 51 Early on, she “treasured” things in her heart Now, she sees her Son suffer in agony

6. What Should Be Our Response To It? Don’t Overemphasize Mt 10:37 Lk 8:19-21 Love for a mother must be in prioritized God cannot be relegated to “second place” A mother deserves honor… ALWAYS Commanded Ex 20:12 Eph 6:2-3 This knows no age limitation Mt 15:1-6

7. What Should Be Our Response To It? A mother should be requited… ALWAYS Commanded 1 Tim 5:4 Considering all she has unselfishly done, “it is right in the sight of God” for her children to care for her when they are grown and she is old & in need

8. Conclusion A mother’s love is only surpassed by the Father’s love 1 Jn 3:1 Eph 2:4 Women who are not “fit” to be mothers are still loved by God in Christ Jesus The world can be a cold, uncaring place Yet, there is always love from a mother

9. Conclusion Notice another blessing in Christ… “virtual mothers” Mk 10:28-30 A whole new family emerges when one obeys the gospel New saints will be loved in new & special ways by women who are now their sisters

10. Conclusion If you’re a mother, may the Lord bless you as you rear your children…hopefully in accordance with His word If your mother is living, show your love for her…thank her for all she has done