Thank you for joining me for the Moms in the Bible class! Below you will find resources to further your study and understanding of the women we are discussing.
Eve- the first mom
- Scriptures Referenced: Eve’s story (Genesis 1-4); Relationship with God (Acts 17:24-25,27; Ephesians 5:31-32; 1 John 1:9; Zephaniah 3:17; Romans 8:38-39); Relationship with Man (Psalm 121:1-2); Relationship with Child (Psalm 139:14; John 14:1, 27; John 16:33); Learning From Eve (Proverbs 2; Proverbs 2:6; James 1:5
- Eve handout–weekly note sheet
- Eve part 1–part of the Moms in the Bible series on Moms Take Ten
- Eve part 2–part of the Moms in the Bible series on Moms Take Ten
- Episode about the curse–episode on Moms Take Ten looking at the tie between Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane and the curse from the Garden of Eden.
- Tim Challies’ article–regarding the curse’s impact on motherhood.
- Never Known A Love by Cecily and Meredith Andrews–this is a beautiful song about seeking, receiving, experiencing God’s love. Listening to it brought to mind our conversation about Eve’s relationship with God, and ours.
Rebekah–the willing mom
- Scriptures Referenced: Rebekah’s story (Genesis 24-28); Relationship with God (Jeremiah 33:3; Psalm 145:18; Matthew 16:15; Psalm 46:10); Relationship with Man (Ecclesiastes 9:9; Proverbs 5:18-19); Relationship with Child (Matthew 12:25; Isaiah 61:4; Isaiah 43:5-6; Genesis 25:9; Genesis 33:4; Genesis 45); Learning from Rebekah (Psalm 128:1)
- Rebekah handout
- Episode on Rebekah–part of the Moms in the Bible series on Moms Take Ten
- Book recommendation: The Seed of the Woman by Nana Dolce. I referenced this book a couple of times. It looks at 30 women throughout Scripture and how they point to Christ. Easy to read, bite sized chapters.
- I’m Willing by Kyle and Lauren Smith–this song is a declaration to God of our willingness to follow him
Jochebed–the courageous mom
- Scriptures Referenced: Jochebed’s story (Exodus 1-2:10; Exodus 6:20; Hebrews 11:23); Relationship with God (Galatians 3:29; Hebrews 12:1; Isaiah 41:10; Psalm 23; Philippians 4:6-7; Matthew 28:18; Romans 8:32; John 14:16-17; Acts 1:8; Mark 13:11; Proverbs 31:25); Relationship with Man (Exodus 6:20;Hebrews 11:23; Proverbs 1:8); Relationship with Child (Exodus 1:20-21; Exodus 2:2; Hebrews 11:23); Learning from Jochebed (Genesis 3:16; Philippians 3:8);
- Jochebed handout
- Episode on Jochebed–part of the Moms in the Bible series on Moms Take Ten
- Trusting God’s Best for Our Children–blog post by Bethany Broderick on Risen Motherhood
- My King Forever by Bethel Music–this song reminds us what Christ did for us, leading us to praise him, and to release our lives to him by singing “I lift my hands up, lay my whole life down.”
Samson’s Mother–the faithful mom
- Scriptures Referenced: Her story (Judges 13-14, Samson’s story continues in 15-16); Relationship with God (Judges 13; Proverbs 3:5-6); Relationship with Man (Proverbs 21:19, 25:24; Ephesians 4:1-3, 15); Relationship with Child (Judges 14:2,4,6,9,19; Judges 13:24); Learning from Mother (Numbers 6:1-21; Ephesians 2:10; Ephesians 4:11; 1 Peter 4:10; Judges 13:1)
- Samson’s Mom handout
- Episode on Samson’s Mom–part of the Moms in the Bible series on Moms Take Ten
- A Letter for Letting Go— blog post by Susan Hunt on Risen Motherhood that I quoted from
- Help My Teen Is Abandoning Christ—an interview with John Piper about our children walking away from the faith
- 12 Ways to Love Your Wayward Child–an article written by John Piper’s son after he returned to faith
- If I Have You by Vertical Worship–the point we pray Christ will bring us to…trusting him fully, and being ok with not knowing.
Elizabeth, the encouraging mom
- Scriptures Referenced: Her story (Luke 1:5-80); Relationship with God (Luke 1:5-7; 1 Thessalonians 3:12-13; Matthew 22:34-40; Luke 1:25); Relationship with Man (Luke 1:23-25, 57-66; Malachi 4:5-6); Relationship with Child (Luke 1:13-17; Judges 13:3-5; Proverbs 22:6); Learning from Elizabeth (Luke 1:34-45)
- Elizabeth handout
- Instagram Live on Elizabeth–I did an Instagram live December 2022 about Elizabeth and her testimony.
Mary, the favored mom
- Scriptures Referenced: Her story (Luke 1:26-56, 2:1-40; Matthew 1:18-2:23; Luke 2:41-52; John 2:1-12; Matthew 12:46-50 and Mark 3:31-35 and Luke 8:19-21; Matthew 13:53-58; John 19:25-27; Matthew 27:55-28:10 and Mark 15:40-16:8; Acts 1:14); Relationship with God (Luke 1:26-56; Luke 2:22-35, especially vs 33-35; Matthew 27:55-56; Mark 15:40-41; John 19:25-27; Matthew 28:1-10; Acts 1:14); Relationship with Man (Matthew 1:18-25, 2:13,19,22); Relationship with Child (Luke 2:41-52, especially 48-49; Mark 3:20-21,31-35); Learning from Mary (Proverbs 22:6, Acts 1:14)
- Mary handout
- Episode on Mary–from the angel’s visit to the magnificat, part of the Moms in the Bible series on Moms Take Ten
- Episode on Mary–from the cross to the resurrection, from despair to hope, part of the Moms in the Bible series on Moms Take Ten
- Clip from Jackie Hill Perry–a short video talking about growing in our faith which brought to mind Mary’s story.
- Devoted by Tim Challies–a great, short book about moms whose faith in the Lord greatly impacted their sons.
- Christ Is Mine Forevermore by CityAlight–this song is a great reminder to sing to ourselves that Jesus is not dead but he is alive! And he is ours forevermore.
- Magnificat (Glory to God) by Tenielle Neda, Jon Guerra and Praytell–I recently discovered this version and it is so beautiful
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