The Perfect Mother Raising the Perfect SON Luke 1:26-32

26 Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, 27 to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin's name was Mary. 28 And having come in, the angel said to her, "Rejoice, highly favored one, the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women!" 29 But when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and considered what manner of greeting this was. 30 Then the angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. 31 And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son, and shall call His name JESUS. 32 He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Highest; and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David. 33 And He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of His kingdom there will be no end." Luke 1:26-33

Background of This Lesson

The time had arrived for Jesus to come

Background of This Lesson The time had arrived for Jesus to come With whom would God trust His son?

Background of This Lesson The time had arrived for Jesus to come With whom would God trust His son? Mary, the model “teen”

Background of This Lesson The time had arrived for Jesus to come With whom would God trust His son? Mary, the model “teen” Mary, the model mother

Background of This Lesson The time had arrived for Jesus to come With whom would God trust His son? Mary, the model “teen” Mary, the model mother What attributes did she possess?

Attributes of the Perfect Mother

She was submissive to God & providence

38 Then Mary said, Behold the maidservant of the Lord! Let it be to me according to your word. And the angel departed from her. Luke 1:38

Attributes of the Perfect Mother She was submissive to God & providence She knew truth, loved truth, quoted truth

46 And Mary said: My soul magnifies the Lord, 47 And my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior. cf: Ps. 34:3

46 And Mary said: My soul magnifies the Lord, 47 And my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior. cf: Ps. 34:3 48 For He has regarded the lowly state of His maidservant; For behold, henceforth all generations will call me blessed. cf: Ps. 138:6

46 And Mary said: My soul magnifies the Lord, 47 And my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior. cf: Ps. 34:3 48 For He has regarded the lowly state of His maidservant; For behold, henceforth all generations will call me blessed. cf: Ps. 138:6 49 For He who is mighty has done great things for me, And holy is His name. cf: Ps. 111:9

46 And Mary said: My soul magnifies the Lord, 47 And my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior. cf: Ps. 34:3 48 For He has regarded the lowly state of His maidservant; For behold, henceforth all generations will call me blessed. cf: Ps. 138:6 49 For He who is mighty has done great things for me, And holy is His name. cf: Ps. 111:9 50 And His mercy is on those who fear Him From generation to generation. cf: Exodus 20:6; Deut. 7:9

46 And Mary said: My soul magnifies the Lord, 47 And my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior. cf: Ps. 34:3 48 For He has regarded the lowly state of His maidservant; For behold, henceforth all generations will call me blessed. cf: Ps. 138:6 49 For He who is mighty has done great things for me, And holy is His name. cf: Ps. 111:9 50 And His mercy is on those who fear Him From generation to generation. cf: Exodus 20:6; Deut. 7:9 51 He has shown strength with His arm; He has scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. cf: Exodus 15:6-13

cf: Ps. 34:3 cf: Ps. 138:6 cf: Ps. 111:9 cf: Exodus 20:6; Deut. 7:9 cf: Exodus 15:6-13

cf: Ps. 34:3 cf: Ps. 138:6 cf: Ps. 111:9 cf: Exodus 20:6; Deut. 7:9 cf: Exodus 15: He has put down the mighty from their thrones, And exalted the lowly. cf: 1 Sam. 2:4

cf: Ps. 34:3 cf: Ps. 138:6 cf: Ps. 111:9 cf: Exodus 20:6; Deut. 7:9 cf: Exodus 15: He has put down the mighty from their thrones, And exalted the lowly. cf: 1 Sam. 2:4 53 He has filled the hungry with good things, And the rich He has sent away empty. cf: 1 Sam. 2:6-8

cf: Ps. 34:3 cf: Ps. 138:6 cf: Ps. 111:9 cf: Exodus 20:6; Deut. 7:9 cf: Exodus 15: He has put down the mighty from their thrones, And exalted the lowly. cf: 1 Sam. 2:4 53 He has filled the hungry with good things, And the rich He has sent away empty. cf: 1 Sam. 2: He has helped His servant Israel, In remembrance of His mercy, cf: Ps. 98:3

cf: Ps. 34:3 cf: Ps. 138:6 cf: Ps. 111:9 cf: Exodus 20:6; Deut. 7:9 cf: Exodus 15: He has put down the mighty from their thrones, And exalted the lowly. cf: 1 Sam. 2:4 53 He has filled the hungry with good things, And the rich He has sent away empty. cf: 1 Sam. 2: He has helped His servant Israel, In remembrance of His mercy, cf: Ps. 98:3 55 As He spoke to our fathers, To Abraham and to his seed forever. cf: Gen. 22:19; Ps. 115:6-10

cf: Ps. 34:3 cf: Ps. 138:6 cf: Ps. 111:9 cf: Exodus 20:6; Deut. 7:9 cf: Exodus 15:6-13 cf: 1 Sam. 2:4 cf: 1 Sam. 2:6-8 cf: Ps. 98:3 cf: Gen. 22:19; Ps. 115:6-10

Attributes of the Perfect Mother She was submissive to God & providence She knew truth, loved truth, quoted truth She treasured truth & its impact in her life

Luke 1: And Mary remained with her about three months, and returned to her house. Luke 1:56

Luke 1: And Mary remained with her about three months, and returned to her house. Luke 1:56 18 And all those who heard it marveled at those things which were told them by the shepherds. 19 But Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heart.

Luke 1: And Mary remained with her about three months, and returned to her house. Luke 1:56 18 And all those who heard it marveled at those things which were told them by the shepherds. 19 But Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heart. 50 But they did not understand the statement which He spoke to them. 51 Then He went down with them and came to Nazareth, and was subject to them, but His mother kept all these things in her heart.

Attributes of the Perfect Mother She was submissive to God & providence She knew truth, loved truth, quoted truth She treasured truth & its impact in her life She had and used key people in her life

Attributes of the Perfect Mother She was submissive to God & providence She knew truth, loved truth, quoted truth She treasured truth & its impact in her life She had and used key people in her life Old Elizabeth (older woman, too old for child)

Attributes of the Perfect Mother She was submissive to God & providence She knew truth, loved truth, quoted truth She treasured truth & its impact in her life She had and used key people in her life Old Elizabeth (older woman, too old for child) Old Simeon & old Anna

Attributes of the Perfect Mother She was submissive to God & providence She knew truth, loved truth, quoted truth She treasured truth & its impact in her life She had and used key people in her life She lived truth before Him

Attributes of the Perfect Mother She was submissive to God & providence She knew truth, loved truth, quoted truth She treasured truth & its impact in her life She had and used key people in her life She lived truth before Him She taught Him truth & balance in life

Attributes of the Perfect Mother She was submissive to God & providence She knew truth, loved truth, quoted truth She treasured truth & its impact in her life She had and used key people in her life She lived truth before Him She taught Him truth & balance in life Tonight’s lesson

Attributes of the Perfect Mother She was submissive to God & providence She knew truth, loved truth, quoted truth She treasured truth & its impact in her life She had and used key people in her life She lived truth before Him She taught Him truth & balance in life Tonight’s lesson What life’s truth are you teaching your child?

Attributes of the Perfect Mother She was submissive to God & providence She knew truth, loved truth, quoted truth She treasured truth & its impact in her life She had and used key people in her life She lived truth before Him She taught Him truth & balance in life Tonight’s lesson What life’s truth are you teaching your child? What is the balance in your child’s life?

Attributes of the Perfect Mother She was submissive to God & providence She knew truth, loved truth, quoted truth She treasured truth & its impact in her life She had and used key people in her life She lived truth before Him She taught Him truth & balance in life She impacted all of her children

Attributes of the Perfect Mother She was submissive to God & providence She knew truth, loved truth, quoted truth She treasured truth & its impact in her life She had and used key people in her life She lived truth before Him She taught Him truth & balance in life She impacted all of her children Even her “bad” sons became writers of the Bible!

Attributes of the Perfect Mother She was submissive to God & providence She knew truth, loved truth, quoted truth She treasured truth & its impact in her life She had and used key people in her life She lived truth before Him She taught Him truth & balance in life She impacted all of her children Even her “bad” sons became writers of the Bible! Mothers, don’t give up...

Becoming Submissive to His Will

Must have faithJohn 8:24

Becoming Submissive to His Will Must have faithJohn 8:24 Must repentActs 17:30

Becoming Submissive to His Will Must have faithJohn 8:24 Must repentActs 17:30 Must confessRom. 10:9

Becoming Submissive to His Will Must have faithJohn 8:24 Must repentActs 17:30 Must confessRom. 10:9 Must be baptizedActs 2:38

Becoming Submissive to His Will Must have faithJohn 8:24 Must repentActs 17:30 Must confessRom. 10:9 Must be baptizedActs 2:38 Added to His family, the church

Becoming Submissive to His Will Must have faithJohn 8:24 Must repentActs 17:30 Must confessRom. 10:9 Must be baptizedActs 2:38 Added to His family, the church Then live faithfully Rev. 2:10