Zac Poonen - Good and Bad Mothers in the Bible

Speaker: Zac Poonen Title: Good and Bad Mothers in the Bible Date: 05-12-2019 Our Goal as Christians is this: To be an exact reflection of Jesus, the Son of God (Romans 8:29) We do this individually by growing in purity in our personal lives (1 John 3:2-3) We do this corporately by becoming fully functioning members of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)

Summary

The speaker shares his personal journey of faith, emphasizing that true assurance of salvation comes from a sincere commitment to Christ, not just childhood religious upbringing. He highlights that key evidences of being born again are a desire to read God's Word and a consistent habit of prayer. The message concludes by urging listeners to make a definitive choice between serving God and serving money, as this choice determines one's life harvest.

Outline

The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.

Finding the assurance of salvationAfter years of uncertainty and repeatedly asking Jesus into his heart, the speaker finally found peace and true faith reading John chapter 6 at age twenty.

Choosing spiritual values over moneyCelebrating Mother's Day, the speaker recounts how his wife gave up a lucrative medical career to raise their children, choosing God over money.

Teaching children self-denialTrue spirituality comes through self-denial and following Christ, not through poverty or riches; mothers must model and teach this to their children.

Intentional mothering and honest communicationThe speaker's wife stayed home to be available when the children returned from school, fostering open and honest communication about normal growing-up struggles.

Biblical roles of parental obedience and disciplineEphesians teaches that children must obey and honor both mother and father, while discipline is primarily the responsibility of the father.

Reflecting the image of God togetherGenesis shows that male and female together reflect God's image, and children should see that harmonious relationship and the spirit of Christ in their parents.Genesis 1:27

A wise woman builds her houseProverbs states that a wise woman builds her home through submission and the spirit of Christ, whereas a foolish woman tears it down.

Eve's pride with Cain and humility with SethEve made the mistake of projecting her own grand expectations onto her firstborn Cain, but learned humility by the time Seth was born.

Jochebed's faith in protecting MosesJochebed saw her baby as beautiful and trusted God above the king's ungodly edicts, hiding Moses by faith as commended in Hebrews 11.Exodus 2:2

Naomi as a loving mother-in-law to RuthDespite facing immense sorrow, Naomi was such a kind and loving mother-in-law that Ruth clung to her loyalty and faith.

Hannah's perseverance and dedication of SamuelProvoked by another wife and misunderstood by Eli, Hannah took her sorrow to God in prayer and faithfully dedicated young Samuel to the Lord.

Mary's willingness to bear shame for ChristMary embraced her calling with profound humility, willing to bear social stigma and ridicule as the bond slave of the Lord.

Eunice and Lois training Timothy in sincere faithTimothy was raised by his mother Eunice and grandmother Lois to have a sincere, self-denying faith that qualified him to be Paul's coworker.2 Timothy 1:5

A concluding challenge for mothersMothers are challenged to prioritize god-fearing humility and discipleship over money or education, relying on the Holy Spirit to raise a godly generation.

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