Matthew 12:46-50 – 46 As Jesus was speaking to the crowd, his mother and brothers stood outside, asking to speak to him. 47 Someone told Jesus, “Your mother and your brothers are standing outside, and they want to speak to you.” 48 Jesus asked, “Who is my mother? Who are my brothers?” 49 Then he pointed to his disciples and said, “Look, these are my mother and brothers. 50 Anyone who does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother!” (New Living Translation)

How We Dishonor Women in Our Lives

We dishonor and bring disgrace to the women in our lives ...

• . . . When we are _________________________________

Proverbs 29:15 – To discipline a child produces wisdom, but a mother is disgraced by an undisciplined child. (New Living Translation)

• . . . When we fail to see their _____________________

Romans 12:10 – Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other. (New Living Translation)

How Can We Honor the Women in Our Lives?

• ❏ We can treat women as ‘valued _______________________’

2 Timothy 2:20 – In a wealthy home there are dishes made of gold and silver as well as some made from wood and clay. The expensive dishes are used for guests, and the cheap ones are used in the kitchen or to put garbage in. (The Living Bible)

• ❏ We can honor women by ‘____________________________’

Psalm 63:1-7 – 1 O God, you are my God; I earnestly search for you. My soul thirsts for you; my whole body longs for you in this parched and weary land where there is no water. 2 I have seen you in your sanctuary and gazed upon your power and glory. 3 Your unfailing love is better than life itself; how I praise you! 4 I will praise you as long as I live, lifting up my hands to you in prayer. 5 You satisfy me more than the richest of feasts. I will praise you with songs of joy. 6 I lie awake thinking of you, meditating on you through the night. 7 Because you are my helper; I sing for joy in the shadow of your protecting wings. (New Living Translation)