This is the lesson presented on Mother's Day 2012.

2. “Give me a generation of Christian
mothers, and I will undertake to
change the whole face of society in
twelve months.”
—Lord Shaftesbury

3. Characteristics of Outstanding Mothers
• A personal relationship
• A proper relationship
• A willingness

4. Personal Relationship with God
• 2 Timothy 1.3-5
• Mary was a person of integrity. (Luke 1.30)
• Mary was a person who enjoyed praising God.
(Luke 1:46,47)

5. Personal Relationship with God
• Mary hungered and thirsted for righteousness.
(Matthew 5:6)
• Mary was a follower of God. (Acts 1:14, 2:1-4)

6. Proper Relationship with Family
• Mary supported her husband. (Matthew 2:13,
14, Matthew 2:19-23)
• Mary taught her children the discipline of
God. (Luke 2:51, 52)
• Mary was faithful to her children. (John 19:25)

7. Willingness to Serve God
– Luke 1.38
– Deuteronomy 10.12-13

8. “Give me a generation of Christian
mothers, and I will undertake to
change the whole face of society in
twelve months.”
—Lord Shaftesbury