Groups Discussion Guide
Read Scripture. Go Deeper. Ask Questions. Take Action.
Mother's Day
Scripture
Ephesians 6:2-3 NIV
2 “Honor your father and mother”—which is the first commandment with a promise— 3 “so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.”
2 Timothy 1:5 NIV
5 I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also.
Main Idea
Parents hold a special place in our hearts. Mothers are sweet and loving because they care so deeply for their children. The power of a Godly mother though is sometimes in the unseen things. The preparation for a meal, the making of a bed for a visitor, or even the quiet praying for a loved one. We can all learn lessons from a godly, Proverbs 31 mother.
Honoring our parents is part of God's plan and design
Discussion Questions
- What are your favorite or most important Lessons you have learned from your Mom?
- Are you in a season of enjoying your Mom or perhaps mourning her? What can you take from this time to move forward positively?
- What are some things that have happened to you where you thought they were bad but later you could see it made you stronger?
Summary
Today's scriptures help instruct us to honor and love both of our parents. There is deep wisdom, love, and understanding in the hearts of parents and especially mothers. Even Paul commends in 2 Timothy the faith of his mother and grandmother because they served as the foundation for Timothy to be strong in his own faith. The lessons we can learn from our mothers are endless and filled with selfless love.
Life lessons from the faith filled life of our Pastor’s Mother.
In some situations you can't choose all the details of the situation but you can look for the things you can control or choose to impact.
- Look for ways to serve God in the background because they are good and necessary. We don't need to be in the spotlight for significance.
Believing in God despite dillicult circumstances.
- Romans 8:28 tells us that God can work all things together for the good of those who love God and are called according to His purpose. You can trust Him.
Seasons are part of God's timing and development of His children.
- Sowing and reaping is important but so is rain and waiting. There is always something good from one season to the next. Take the things you can from prior seasons to learn and grow, then embrace what's ahead.
Sometimes we don't think we are qualified to be in the position we are in.
- Proverbs 31 says a good wife will be there to do good for her husband and that he can trust you. It does not take a master's degree to be helpful and be a trusted partner.
The different things that happen to us in our lives is the thread of God. And God doesn't bring things into our lives to make us weaker but to make our lives better and stronger.
Always work on yourself rather than always trying to fix others.
All of our mothers have some great wisdom to learn from. Ask your mom today if you can about what God has done for her in her life.
Take Action
- Take the first step in trusting God today with your heart.
- Take Essentials and learn how to get plugged in at Velocity - 5/17/2026 from 1pm-3pm
Announcements
- The Family Business Series starts next week
- Radiant - September 18th at 7pm tickets and tickets are cheapest today on 5/10 for $20
- Essentials- 5/17/26 - 1pm-3pm and Lunch is served
