The Magnitude of a Mother's Touch
"The Magnitude of a Mother's Touch"
I. Mother's have a Foundational Touch (II Tim. 3:14,15)
A. Paul reminds Timothy of his up bringing with his family.
1. Mother - Lois
2. Grandmother - Eunice
- II Tim. 1:5
B. Paul reminds us that mothers help to build this foundation at home.
1. Building block #1 - "Contentment in the home" - Ps. 113:9
2. Building block #2 - "Carrying your children to Christ" - Luke 2:22
3. Building block #3 - "Correction" - Proverbs 29:15
II. Mother's have a Transformational Touch (II Tim. 3:16,17)
A. Lois and Eunice taught Timothy the bible as a young child.
B. Paul tells what this biblical exposure will do in a persons life.
1. It reveals the heart and mind of God - "It's God-Breathed"
2. It instructs us - "spiritual training"
3. It reveals our sin - "rebukes us"
4. It reveals the right way - "Corrects us"
5. It become our system of growth - "life long Discipleship"
6. Finally, the Bible prepares us for a life of ministry - "completely equipped"
(A mother's touch can have an eternal impact on the next generation!)