MOTHER’S OF THE BIBLE

“My son, keep your father's command,

And do not forsake the law of your mother.”

{Proverbs 6:20}

Introduction• How did Mother’s Day begin here in

the United States?• President Woodrow Wilson signed a

joint resolution in Congress on May 9, 1914, recommending that the federal government observe Mother's day. The next year, the president was authorized to proclaim an annual holiday. Though this is a special one time event each year, I think that we all should honor our mothers on a daily basis!

Introduction• Few thoughts about mothers:

• A mother is one who will nourish, love and care for her child.

• A mother is a night watchman as she keeps an ear out for her child’s cry at night and will immediately spring out of bed to comfort her child.

• A mother is a doctor and nurse all rolled into one. No matter what kind of boo boo a child has, only a mother’s kiss can make it better.

Introduction• Few thoughts about mothers:

• A mother is a time keeper as she keeps up all the events in her child’s life and she makes sure they make it to them on time.

• She doubles as taxi driver or chauffer whatever it takes to get their child where they need to go.

• She is a chef and makes meals that are best for her children.

Introduction• Few thoughts about mothers:

• A mother is a councilor and works with her children’s emotions during difficult times.

• A mother is a referee when it comes to disputes between her children.

• A mother is a great encourager and one who gives her child what they need to succeed.

Exodus 20:12

“Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long upon

the land which the LORD your God is giving

you.”

Ephesians 6:1-3

“Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. Honor your father and mother," which is the first commandment with

promise: that it may be well with you and you may live

long on the earth.”

Sarah—Abraham’s wife• The impatient mother• God made a promise to

Abraham• Genesis 12:1-3

• She decided God needed help• Genesis 16:1-4

• However, this was not God’s plan• Genesis 17:17-21

• Sarah turned against Hagar• Genesis 21:9-21

Hannah—Godly Mother• Hannah trusted the Lord• Had no children and longed for

them• 1 Samuel 1:1-7

• Pray to God with a vow• 1 Samuel 1:8-11

• Keep her vow—return back to God• 1 Samuel 1:24-28

• Hannah had other children• 1 Samuel 2:20,21

Jochebed—Moses’ Mother• Jochebed willing to save her

child• Married to a Levi

• Exodus 2:1-2• Hid him for 3 months

• Exodus 3:3-10• Raised as Pharaoh's grandson

• Exodus 3• As his nurse taught Him about

God• Hebrews 11:23-25

Naomi—love for daughter-in-law• Naomi example of love• Daughters-in-law desire to stay

• Ruth 1:16,17• Ruth goes into the fields

• Ruth 2:1-6• Naomi gave advice to secure life for

Ruth• Ruth 3:1-10

• Boaz marries Ruth-- in Jesus’ lineage• Ruth 4

CONCLUSION• “The hand that rocks the cradle rules the

world.”• We live in a very wicked world—children

need love, guidance, patience, and to be taught about the need for God in their lives.

• Godly mothers are a blessing from God.• Children need to thank God for their godly

mothers and the sacrifices they make for their lives.

• Mothers have a sobering and important role in the raising of their children—may their tribe increase!