Challenge: Can you name these 13 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 1:5)
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; 43:29)
5. Mother of Mahlon and Kilion, one of whom married Ruth (Ruth 1:1–2)
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)
Hint: There are more names listed here than needed.
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, 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. These 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 describes the ideal wife and mother, praising her wisdom, diligence, and kindness. Additionally, biblical stories—such as that of Samuel's mother—highlight the power of prayer and the blessings bestowed on mothers who remain steadfast in faith.
Takeaway: The Bible honors mothers as nurturing, guiding influences whose love reflects the very nature of God.
