“And Adam called his wife's name Eve; because she was the mother of all living.” Gen. 3:20 “...As is the mother, so is her daughter.” Ezek. 16:44 “As is the mother, so is the World”

“And Adam called his wife's name Eve; because she was the mother of all living.” Gen. 3:20 “...As is the mother, so is her daughter.” Ezek. 16:44 “As is the mother, so is the Church”

I. Mothers of God’s Leaders Hannah Prayed for a child - 1 Sam. 1:11 Samuel Presented him to Eli to work for God

I. Mothers of God’s Leaders Sarah M M other at age 90 - Isaac Prov. 16:31 “...righteousness.” Need faithful women of all ages Christ

I. Mothers of God’s Leaders Jochebed Moses and Aaron Heb. 11:24 “By faith Moses,...” She taught them the truth

I. Mothers of God’s Leaders Elizabeth John the Baptist Lk.1:6 “And they were both righteous” Need righteous parents

I. Mothers of God’s Leaders Eunice and Lois Mother & Grandmother of Timothy 2 Tim. 1:5 2 Tim. 3:15 “a child” Taught the Bible to him at early age

I. Mothers of God’s Leaders Mary Jesus Pure at time of His birth Loved and trusted God

II. Application to Mothers Today Dedicate them to be Leaders in Church Instruct them / Encourage them Need: Elders, Deacons, Preachers, Bible Class teachers, Song Leaders, Personal workers

II. Application to Mothers Today Be a dedicated sincere Christian Encourage and Exhort Don’t over-emphasize faults Teach them the Bible

III. Lessons from Bible Mothers Hannah - Promised to give to God Sarah - A righteous mother Jochebed - Taught him early Elizabeth - Desired to be a mother Eunice & Lois - Grandmother taught Mary - Pure life and pure heart

Mothers honored by children Children the best way to honor her is to live as a Christian. Be a leader in the church Mothers are the secret to having good leaders in the Church !!!!

Sermon by Arthur Pigman Evans Church of Christ 515 Gibbs Road Evans, Ga Sunday Morning May 14, 2006