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What a Difference a Mom Makes - 2 Timothy 1:5; 3:14-17

What a Difference a Mom Makes - 2 Timothy 1:5; 3:14-17

Happy Mother's Day!

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Rock Harbor Christian Fellowship

1475 Quintana Rd, Morro Bay, CA 93442, USA

Sunday 8:30 AM

Sunday 10:00 AM

Big Idea: More than ever, moms make a difference.
I. A Mother’s Influence (vv. 1:5; 3:14)
A. Timothy had the Apostle Paul for a mentor, but it was his mother Eunice and grandmother Lois that had the first major impact in his relationship to Jesus. There is simply no substitute for the godly example of a parent or grandparent on a child.
B. In Timothy’s example, we see the importance of:
1. Godly influence – A godly heritage gives us an example worth more than any lesson or lecture.
2. Godly example – A person’s home life has an impact that shapes them in numerous ways.
3. A strong faith (cf. Deut. 4:9-10; Eph. 6:4) – Parents are tasked with modeling faith to the next generation.
C. When it comes to character development, moms are essential. We tend to absorb the character traits we’re exposed to (cf. 1 Cor. 15:33). Traits like kindness, compassion, patience, love, or the lack thereof make an impression. As such, it is important to use our influence wisely.
II. A Mother’s Impact (vv. 3:14-17)
A. Paul’s main purpose here was not so much as to praise Timothy’s mother and grandmother as it was to remind him of what he learned and to exhort him to live it out. Paul knew the impact of their instruction and example and relied on its power to strengthen Timothy in trials and tribulations.
B. We see the impact of:
1. Biblical teaching (vv. 14-17; cf. Deut. 6:4-7) – It’s crucial to instruct our children in the doctrines of the faith.
2. A faithful life (cf. Acts 16:1) – Eunice was faithful to God despite a husband who was probably not a Christian.
3. A Prayerful life (cf. Prov. 22:6) – The impact and power of a mother’s prayers simply cannot be calculated this side of heaven.
C. Recent years have been hard on everyone, but according to research, it has been particularly hard on moms, especially working moms. Today, let’s do what we can to thank, support, and encourage moms!
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