Introduction
Proverbs 31:25-31Ephesians 6:1-3Mary
Luke 1:28-38 – Mary was ready to be God’s servant and do His will.Luke 2:24 – The family was poor from an earthly standpoint.Mothers, God appreciates your work!Mark 6:1-3 – Everyone looked at Jesus’ family as a normal family. They were far from wealthy. People were surprised when He started teaching!Mary’s value did not come through special amenities she was able to provide for Jesus.The value of mothers comes from raising Godly children.Syrophoenician woman
Matthew 15:21-28 – She was humble and persistent!I Thessalonians 2:7Ephesians 5:22, 33Luke 18:2, 8 – Be persistent in prayer. Do not lose heart!I Peter 3:1Eunice (and Lois)
Acts 16:1Acts 14:19-22 – Paul’s experience in Timothy’s hometown.Eunice and Lois became Christians when it was not easy to be a Christian. They might have seen Paul being stoned!II Timothy 1:5; 3:14