Mothers of the Bible: Lois and Eunice, a Faithful Example
As we draw the series on Mothers of the Bible to a close, there is one more mother that I could not overlook. This is actually a mother and daughter, who are only briefly mentioned,…
Mothers of the Bible: Elisabeth, Forebearer to Christ
The story of Elisabeth is very reminiscent of that of Sarah in the Old Testament. Elisabeth is married to Zacharias, a priest. Zacharias and Elisabeth are “ And they were both righteous before God, walking in…
Mothers of the Bible: The Shunammite Woman, Hospitality to Great Faith
The Shunammite Woman witnessed a miracle not once, but twice. Her name is not known. All we know is that she was from the land of Shunem. It is believed that the location of the…
Mothers of Bible: Bathsheba, Heartache to Queen Mother
We all know the story of David and Bathsheba, but have you thought of how her relationship with David affected her role as a mother? Bathsheba is the wife of Uriah the Hittite. Uriah is…
Mothers of the Bible: Hannah, Praised God
Hannah was another mother that longed for a child. She was married to Elkanah. Hannah is her husband’s first wife and his favorite, but when she did not provide children, he married Peninnah. One can…
Mothers of the Bible: Naomi, from Sorrow to Joy
When we think of ideal mother-in-law, we may think about Naomi. Naomi was married to Elimelch and had two sons, Mahlon and Chilion. Due to famine the family moves from Judea to Moab. While they…
Mothers of the Bible: Manoah’s wife, Listened to Instruction
We all know the story of Samson and Delilah, but there is much more to his story than we often remember. The story of his birth is a story of great trust and obedience. His…
Mothers of the Bible: Jochebed, Protected her Children
Jochebed is not mentioned by name in the description of Moses’ birth, but it is believed her name was Jochebed, the daughter of Levi. Centuries had passed since the time of Joseph and the Israelites…
Mothers in the Bible: Tamar, Determined to be a Mother
Have you ever wanted something so much that you went after it, regardless of the consequences? That is the lengths to which Tamar was willing to go. Tamar was the daughter-in-law of Judah, who was…
Mothers in the Bible: Rachel, She Bargained
Jacob is fleeing from his brother, after he and his mother, Rebekah, deceive his father, Isaac. Jacob is sent to his mother’s brother, Laban. So, as he arrives he probably thinks all of his troubles…
Mothers in the Bible: Leah, Longed to be Loved
I have to admit that there is something about Leah that resonates with me. Whether it is the similarity in our names or the desire to be loved, my heart always goes out to Leah.…
Mothers in the Bible: Rebekah, Her Husband Asked God
After Sarah dies, Abraham sends a servant to his home country to find a wife for Isaac. The servant comes upon a beautiful woman named Rebekah. She brought back to Isaac and we are told…
Mothers in the Bible: Hagar, A Mother who Endured Suffering
In studying our Mothers in the Bible series, Hagar is the first single mother mentioned. Hagar is the Egyptian handmaiden of Sarai. By this point, Sarai is older and has remained barren throughout her marriage…
Mothers in the Bible: Sarah, Didn’t Believe
When we first meet Sarah, she is known as Sarai and her husband is known as Abram. Sarai and Abram are living in the land of Canaan, when God tells them to leave. We are…
Mothers of the Bible: Eve, Mother of All Mankind
With Mother’s Day arriving this month, I thought we would take a look at some of the Mother’s in the Bible. I originally intended to just explore those women who deeply longed for a child…