SHE IS MOTHER EXODUS 2: 1-10 SHE IS MOTHER EXODUS 2: 1-10 “The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world”. An old adage that still has relevance today

MOTHERS WHO ROCKED CRADLES POSITIVELY Bible Mothers Mary-Jesus Hannah-Samuel Jochebed-Moses Shunammite-gift child Eunice & Lois-Timothy

MOTHERS WHO ROCKED CRADLES POSITIVELY Mothers of History Susanna - John & Charles Wesley Mother of D.L. Moody

1. MOTHER - Who is She? The one God has given the unique role of bearing and nurturing children. She is nurturer, provider, protector, teacher, mentor, model, booster of self-esteem, confidante, counsellor, friend, encourager, and so much more.

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Providing Protecting Preparing Presenting Participating 2. Today’s Mother - Challenges

3. God’s Plan for Mother (Deuteronomy 6:4-7)

4. Investing Time No day or hour can be - spend time mentoring, modeling, sharing now. Hagar (Genesis 21:16,19) Jochebed (Exodus 2:1-8) Mother who appealed to Solomon (1Kings 3:26) The Shunammite Mother (2Kings 4:22-35)

5. Reward to Mother Developed, successful children adults Appreciation and of children relationship with adult children Children following and serving the Lord

A godly mother is the nation’s greatest treasure. She is the Lord’s best helper and the most blessed among women.