May 11, 2009

Mother's Day - Pr. Brent Cantelon, May 10th,09

MOTHERS OF THE BIBLE

Mother of Moses - Exodus Chapter 2
- Moses mother came up with a plan to spare her son from death
- Trusted God for the future of her son
- Great example of a mother who can “make things happen”

Shunammite Women - 2 Kings 4
- Was hospitable to the man of God, Elisha
- God granted her a son and he dies
- Went immediately to Elisha and insisted he come and heal her son
- Great example of a mother who interceded until she received that for which she came

Hannah - 1 Samuel Chapter 2
- Longed for a child and prayed for a long time for one
- Promised to dedicate her child back to God – and kept that promise
- Great example of a mother who knew how to press into God and keep her promiseMary the

Mother of Jesus - Luke 1:26-55
“Let it be to me according to your word”
- She treasured God's word in her heart
- Watched her son die on a cross
- Was in the upper room when the Holy Spirit came at Pentecost
- Made herself present in the early church
- Great example of a mother whose consistency and obedience gave her the title “Blessed” even when things did not always make sense and were difficult

Mother of Timothy, Eunice - 2 Timothy 1:5
- Paul's apprentice was Timothy
- Genuine faith was nurtured in Timothy
- Great heritage was established from grandmother (Lois) to mother, to son
- Great examples of mothers who were committed to God and raising children from generation to generation to serve Him

God's plan right from the beginning of creation has been for the blessing of woman.Live in God's ways and he will provide and fill your life with blessing

Ministry Time: Pray for the mothers represented in the small group:
- Those who have made mistakes
- Those who have low self-esteem
- Those who are barren

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