1. 7. What character traits would you like to see developed in the
next generation of mothers? (You might want to look at
Proverbs 31:10-31)
My Tribute:
8. How could a person show honor to a parent who does not
seem to be worthy of honor?
Things I know now that I wish moms knew.
Prayer Corner:
Sometimes in a Growth Group someone reveals very
personal feelings from their past and they may be quite
conflicted about them. It is possible this would happen when
discussing family relationships. Take this is a wonderful
experience in a group and an expression of trust. Treat the
My Response:
moment as a special time to lovingly support, pray and
How I will help!
encourage your brother or sister to take positive steps to
healing.
- Take time to pray for one another.
- Pray that your Growth Group will be a safe place
to reveal pain and seek healing.
2. 5. What can you learn about honoring your mother from Jesus’
example in these passages?
a. Luke 2: 41-52
Getting Started
1. Mom’s are often finding things in the laundry. What is the b. John 2:3-5
craziest thing that your mom found in your pocket?
2. As you recall your childhood, what two positive qualities c. John 19:25-27
about your mom come to your mind? - What strikes you most about this passage in
relationship to Jesus and his mother?
3. What “sitcom mom” does your mother most resemble?
- What feelings do you thing Jesus had when he saw his
mother?
Into the Word
4. The phrase “honor your father and mother” is repeated eight
times from Exodus 20 through Ephesians 6. Read Exodus
20:12 as an example. - What is Jesus telling his mother and his disciple?
a. What does it mean to give honor?
b. What are some benefits of giving honor? Application
Exodus 20:12 6. What could you do this week to bless or praise your mother?
Proverbs 1:8-9
Ephesians 6:1-4