2 Timothy 3:14–15 - Cameron Jungels - Sunday AM May 11, 2014

“Faith Saturated, Scripture Teaching Mothers” (2 Timothy 3:14–15)

Cameron Jungels/Eastside Baptist/Sunday AM/May 11, 2014

 

But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of, because you know those from whom you learned it, and how from infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. (2 Timothy 3:14–15, niv)

 

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. (2 Timothy 1:5, niv)

 

Main Idea: Every Christian mother ought to be a faith saturated, Scripture teaching mother, so that the faith might be handed down to the next generation.

What does it mean to be a faith saturated, Scripture teaching mother?

 

A faith saturated, Scripture teaching mother models her faith in front of her children. Why is modeling your faith in front of your children so important?

                                                              i.      Biblical truth is more effectively communicated by a consistent, biblically guided life.

                                                           ii.      Faith cannot be passed on by heredity; therefore, it must be modeled if the next generation is going to continue in the faith.

How do you model your faith in front of your children?

                                                              i.      Show your children, by example, how important God is in your life.

                                                           ii.      Show your children, by example, how important God’s Word is in your life.

                                                         iii.      Show your children, by example, how important Christ’s church is in your life.

                                                          iv.      Show your children, by example, how important your marriage is.

 

2. A faith saturated, Scripture teaching mother communicates biblical truth to her children.

In order to communicate biblical truth, it must be known. Communicating biblical truth must be gospel-centered (v. 15). Communicating biblical truth must show how the Scriptures touch on and are essential for every area of life (vv. 16–17).