Challenge: Can you come up with the names of these mothers who appear in the pages of Sacred Scripture?
6. Her daughter danced for Herod on his birthday (Matthew 14:6)
9. Mother of Ishmael (Genesis 16:15)
10. Mother of John the Baptist (Luke 1:13)
11. Mother of Jesus (Luke 1:27-38)
12. Mother of Cain, Abel, and Seth (Genesis 4:1-2, 25)
13. Samuel's mother (1 Samuel 1:20)
1. Mother of Timothy (2 Timothy 2:15)
2. Mother of King Solomon (2 Samuel 12:24)
3. Mother of Aaron, Miriam, and Moses (Exodus 6:20)
4. Mother of Joseph and Benjamin (Genesis 30:24 and 43:29
5. Mother of Mahlon and Kilion, one of whom married Ruth (Ruth 11:1-2)
7. A lady whose name means "princess." She was the mother of Isaac (Genesis 21:3)
8. Mother of Jacob and Esau (Genesis 24:67)
-- Howard Culbertson,
Just to keep you honest, there are more names in this list than you will use.
Word bank: Abigail, Anna, Bathsheba, Bethuel, Deborah, Elizabeth, Esther, Eunice, Eve, Hagar, Haggith, Hannah, Herodias, Jedidah, Jehosheba, Jezebel, Jochebed, Leah, Martha, Mary, Mary Magdalene, Miriam, Naamah, Naomi, Priscilla, Rachel, Rahab, Rebekah, Ruth, Sarah, and Zeruah
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In the Bible, motherhood is revered for its nurturing and sacrificial qualities. Throughout Scripture, women are depicted as central figures in the lives of their children. Those mothers embody virtues of love, compassion, and guidance. The quintessential example is the mother of Jesus, whose devotion, strength, and unwavering faith epitomize the essence of motherhood.
Proverbs 31 provides a portrayal of the ideal wife and mother in which her virtues of wisdom, diligence, and kindness are extolled. Additionally, biblical narratives, such as the story of the mother of Samuel, highlight the profound power of prayer and the divine blessings bestowed upon mothers who remain steadfast in their faith.
In summary, the biblical view of motherhood emphasizes the sacred role of women in nurturing and shaping their children's lives by embodying qualities that reflect the loving nature of God Himself.