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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.
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SHE IS MOTHEREXODUS 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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2. Today’s Mother - Challenges • Providing • Protecting • Preparing • Presenting • Participating
3. God’s Plan for Mother (Deuteronomy 6:4-7) • Meet needs • Teach about the of creation • for and guide assurance physical beauty Pray
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) recaptured
5. Reward to Mother • Developed, successful children • adults • Appreciation and of children • relationship with adult children • Children following and serving the Lord well-adjusted Responsible respect Good
A godly mother is the nation’s greatest treasure. She is the Lord’s best helper and the most blessed among women.