Redemption Bible Church continues the "Out of the Spotlight" sermon series, the study of several less well-known characters in the Bible. Pastor Jason Mayhall describes Paul's second letter to Timothy in which he encourages Timothy to "continue in the things you have learned and been assured of... and that from childhood you have known the sacred writings." Paul mentions two specific women, Lois and Eunice, Timothy's grandmother and mother who spiritually raised Timothy, ultimately yielding a massive influence on his life and the life of those around him. They faithfully modeled the spiritual life for Timothy by teaching him the Bible. This does not mean we should diminish the importance of gathering and learning as the body of Christ, but God has designed the family as a unique place in which children can be brought up in a sincere faith, knowing the Holy Scriptures. Lois and Eunice probably didn’t know this boy would become a leader of the church at Ephesus and accomplish great things for the work of Christ. The work of Lois and Eunice demonstrates how parents are to be the primary teacher of faith to their children through their words and actions. We never know the influence we can have on others. If you have children, you will have a huge influence on their life. If you don't, there are certainly other people in your life you can influence through your devotion to Christ. As Christians we must know that everyone we engage with can be a carrier of the Gospel to a future generation.