Question:  When you think or hear sermons of Martha and Mary who do you relate to? WE NEED BOTH MARYS AND MARTHAS-  Quiz Attributes of a Martha- doer, take-charge attitude, whatever needs to be done, loves to serve, speaks her mind, dependable, you can count on her to be where and do what she said she … [Read More…] Mary & Martha – Application Quiz

Mary and Martha Who are they, and what was their relationship to Jesus? We will look at three narratives in the New Testament to answer those questions. Mary and Martha were sisters, who lived with their brother Lazarus in the town of Bethany. Bethany was less than 2 miles from Jerusalem – travelers from Galilee … [Read More…] Because of God’s Steadfast Love for Us He: Affirms & Teaches His Children – Mary & Martha

At our last Mom2Mom we looked at how Jesus  approached the Samaritan woman at the well. Jesus so beautifully modeled what we call “organic outreach”. He was in Samaria  because:  It was the Father’s plan   He met her at the level of her need.  He engaged her in a spiritual discussion. The Holy Spirit … [Read More…] Organic Outreach – Applying the Lesson of the Samaritan Woman

Samaritan Woman  READ John 4: 1-42 Read John 4:1-3 What was the reason given for Jesus traveling through Samaria?   What would be the significance of him stopping in Sychar?    Read Vs. 4-5. What is noted about Jesus physical condition? What time of day might it have been?    Read vs.7-15. Why was this … [Read More…] Because of God’s Steadfast Love for Us: He Offers Salvation to the Rejected One – Samaritan Woman

Mom2Moms- The Widow of Zarephath, I Kings 17:8-24 We can glean many truths from the story of Elisha and the Widow of Zarephath; obedience, faith to believe, miracles, salvation, the power of God, and sacrifice  just to name a few.  Today’s application will focus on: Little things can make a big difference. God used a … [Read More…] Widow of Zarephath & Shunammite Woman – Application

READ THE TWO ACCOUNTS 1 Kings 17: 1-24 (Zarephath) 2 Kings 4:8-37  2 Kings 8:1-6 (Shunammite)  The Kingdom of Israel is divided – each with their own king. Idol worship with all the accompanying debauchery is rampant among God’s chosen people. Still, God keeps a remnant of faithful followers. He raised up prophets, kings that … [Read More…] Because of God’s Steadfast Love for Us, He Provides Beyond Our Expectations – The Widow of Zarephath & the Shunammite

Abigail- mom2mom Dear Abby:  I need some urgent advice regarding my wealthy husband Nabal, who is a very harsh man. He insulted David the son of Jesse, who guarded our livestock and kept our men safe while in Carmel.  He refused to share provisions with David and his men offering no appreciation for the services … [Read More…] Abigail – Wisdom Application

  Abigail David had been anointed king by Samuel but King Saul was still on the throne and pursuing David to kill him.  God protected David through the help of Jonathan, Michal, Samuel, Ahimilech, and Achish. On the other hand, though David has done nothing wrong, he was threatened and betrayed by Saul, the Philistines, … [Read More…] Abigail – Because of God’s Great Love for Us, He Gives Wisdom & Courage

The following article contains excerpts from Stanley, Charles F. “10 Ways to Detect Ungodly Counsel”. In Touch Ministries Blog. 26, Jun. 2018. https://www.intouch.org/Read/Blog/10-ways-to-detect-ungodly-counsel   The book of Ruth is once again an example of the grace of God and how His ultimate purposes outweigh man’s plans.   Today we will take a blunt view and different perspective … [Read More…] Ruth & Naomi Part 2- Application

Because of God’s Great Love for Us, He Redeems and Provides for the Poor Widow – Naomi and Ruth   God has abundantly provided for the two widows.  Let’s continue to study their story.   Read Ruth 3   Verses 1-9. What was the living and financial situation for Ruth and Naomi?  What was Naomi’s … [Read More…] Ruth & Naomi Part 2