May 13, 2007

Mothers: Their Scriptural Calling

Steve Lane

A. Introduction [and disclaimers]

Genesis 1: 27
Adam and Eve created equal - image of God
Equality not based on function

Ephesians 5: 22 - 33
God's design and future example

The best thing you can do for your children is to...

2 Timothy 1: 2 - 7
Ever wonder why Timothy's father wasn't mentioned?
God's design of the family - patriarchal, not matriarchal

Titus 2: 4 - 5

B. The Callings

Three areas:
Committed to her husband and his calling
A ship without a rudder
Picture of your submission to God
You have a God-given power to persuade him to do right
1 Peter 3: 1 - 6
Are you illustrating submission to God?

Committed to her children and their training
So many women are trading their true power and influence in the world
Proverbs 31: 10 - 30
Children asked to sacrifice for the sake of the gospel
A woman's greatest impact on the world is her impact on the next generation

Lawlessness in the last days - mothers who do not submit to their husbands
Proverbs 22: 6

Committed to Christ and His Glory
Home management
Managing everything for the purposes of God
Managing the home for the glory of Christ
The home does not revolve around them, but around the purposes of Christ

What will take them to the next level?
The principle needs to stand
Luke 12: 31
Respond to God