Introduction

• Proverbs 31:25-31
• Ephesians 6:1-3

Mary

• Luke 1:28-38 – Mary was ready to be God’s servant and do His will.
• Luke 2:24 – The family was poor from an earthly standpoint.
• Mothers, God appreciates your work!
• Mark 6:1-3 – Everyone looked at Jesus’ family as a normal family. They were far from wealthy. People were surprised when He started teaching!
• Mary’s value did not come through special amenities she was able to provide for Jesus.
• The value of mothers comes from raising Godly children.

Syrophoenician woman

• Matthew 15:21-28 – She was humble and persistent!
• I Thessalonians 2:7
• Ephesians 5:22, 33
• Luke 18:2, 8 – Be persistent in prayer. Do not lose heart!
• I Peter 3:1

Eunice (and Lois)

• Acts 16:1
• Acts 14:19-22 – Paul’s experience in Timothy’s hometown.
• Eunice and Lois became Christians when it was not easy to be a Christian. They might have seen Paul being stoned!
• II Timothy 1:5; 3:14