5-11-25
May 11, 2025

The Generational Impact of a Godly Mother

Pastoral Intern Steven Schouten
2 Timothy 1:5

Main point: In 2 Timothy 1:5 we see two characteristics of godly mothers that demonstrate the high calling of motherhood.

I. A Godly Mother has a Genuine Faith
Verse 1:5a

II. A Godly Mother has a Generational Impact
Verse 1:5b

Here are some books which may assist you in deeper study and application of the truths presented in today’s sermon. While the elders cannot endorse every concept presented in each book, we do believe these resources will be helpful in profitably thinking through today’s topic.

• Devoted: Great Men and Their Godly Moms by Tim Challies
• Missional Motherhood: The Everyday Ministry of Motherhood in the Grand Plan of God by Gloria Furman

Questions for Spiritual Growth

Our Cornerstone mission is To Know Christ and Make Him Known. Community Groups help us to live out our mission as we discuss the Scripture passage from the sermon, how to apply it, and pray for one another.

  1. The word “sincere” in verse 5 means to be unhypocritical or not to be an actor. Discuss what it looks like to have a hypocritical faith or to be a Christian actor. Conversely, discuss what living out a sincere and genuine Christian faith looks like.

  2. Read Deuteronomy 6:6-9 and Ephesians 6:4 and discuss how parents can faithfully disciple their children.

  3. Read 2 Timothy 3:14-17. Why is it so essential to shower children with the Scriptures? What do these verses teach about the Word of God?

  4. Read Titus 2:1-10. Discuss the importance of Titus 2 relationships within the church in which younger Christians are discipled by older Christians. Specifically, discuss how older women are to disciple younger women within the church. How can we create or cultivate these types of relationships.

  5. What are parents responsible for doing when raising their children? What are the areas outside of a parent’s responsibility that they must trust the Lord with?

  6. Take some time to share any positive ways in which your mother profoundly impacted you and your faith.