THE GLORY OF MOTHERHOOD

THE GLORY OF MOTHERHOOD

THE GLORY OF MOTHERHOOD
Proverbs 31.25-31
Mother’s Day 2022

v. 28 “Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her …” (esv)

GOD HAS DESIGNED MOTHERS TO SHOW HIS GLORY …
BY Giving Life TO US
Genesis 3.20 “The man named his wife Eve because she was the mother of all the living.” (csb)

Genesis 4.1 “… Eve … gave birth to Cain. She said, ‘With the help of the Lord I have brought forth a man.’” (niv)

The Protoevangelium: Genesis 3.15 “I will put hostility between you and the wom- an, and between your offspring and her offspring. He will strike your head, and you will strike his heel.” (csb)

Luke 1.26–28 “… the angel Gabriel was sent from God … to a virgin … And the virgin’s name was Mary. And he came to her and said, ‘Greetings, O favored one, the Lord is with you!’” (esv)

Luke 1.30–31 “… you have found favor with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son …” (esv)

BY Setting An Example FOR US

v. 25 “Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she laughs at the time to come.” (esv)
v. 27 “She looks well to the ways of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.” (esv)

v. 29 “Many women have done excellently, but you surpass them all.” (esv)

BY Teaching Wisdom TO US
v.1 “The words of King Lemuel. An oracle that his mother taught him:” (esv) Pointing Us To Knowledge & Virtue:
v. 26 “She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.” (esv)

Pointing Us To Faith:
2 Timothy 1.5 “I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice and now, I am sure, dwells in you as well.” (esv)

2 Timothy 3.15 “… from infancy you have known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.” (niv)

v. 25 “… she can laugh at the time to come.” (csb)