INTRODUCTION: Proverbs 14:1; 31:10-31

Examples of Godly Women/Mothers: Elizabeth – Luke 1:5-7;
Mary:51-52; Lois & Eunice I Tim. 1:5
 

TIMOTHY ENJOYED THE …

I. Benefit of a Godly Mother And Grandmother’s Faith             II Tim. 1:5

     Faith was genuine in Mother
     Faith was Taught by Mother
     Faith was Practiced by Mother
     Faith was Expected by Mother

 

II. Benefit of a Godly Mother’s Influence                                   II Tim. 1:5

     By character training Prov. 22:6 or Deut. 6:4-9
     By Discipline Prov. 13:24; 22:15;  29:17; Heb. 12:6
     By Example I Tim. 4:12 cf. 5:11-15; 2:9-12; 3:11

Note: Attitude of mother (women) very important

 

III. Benefit of a Godly Mother’s Instruction II Tim.3:14-17

      Jewish Mother (Acts 16:1-3) knew and taught Scriptures. Deut. 6:6-9

Quote: “Because Timothy had been raised in a Godly Jewish home with love, faith, prayer and instruction – he readily embrace the Gospel when Paul came to town.” - ?

 How to win the unsaved husband – I Peter 3:1-5    “a word” vs. “the Word”