Week 3: Deuteronomy 6:1-9 (Various Passages) Mother’s Day
May 5- May 11
Overview: A special day in May has been set aside to honor and appreciate mothers and the impact they have on our lives. Whether it’s a biological mother, an adoptive mother, a mentor, or a spiritual figure, many of us have been shaped by the love, wisdom, and guidance of those who have nurtured us. The influence of a mother or motherly figure can shape our character, development, and faith in profound ways. God, our Creator, designed motherhood as a calling to guide and nurture the next generation. His desire is for mothers to help their children grow in faith, resist the pull of worldly distractions, and develop a heart that reflects His. She fulfills this calling best when she is fully dependent on God, trusting Him to provide strength and guidance in motherhood. A powerful biblical example of this kind of faith-filled influence is found in Timothy’s mother, Eunice, and his grandmother, Lois. Both women had “sincere faith” before passing it on to Timothy. As Paul writes in 2 Timothy 3:14-17:
“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. All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.”
Day 1: Deuteronomy 6:1-9
Read Deuteronomy 6:1-9
What do we learn about God?
What do we learn about people?
What is the key/main point?
Reflect: In what ways has a motherly figure modeled this for you?
Optional Going Deeper: Choose a Bible study method/activity below to deepen your knowledge/understanding of how God is speaking to you today.
Day 2: Deuteronomy 6:1-9
Note that not every text will have each of these. Please don’t force the text to make it fit. Simply look for what is there.
What sins are we called to avoid?
What commands/principles are we given to obey?
What promises can we claim?
What examples are there to follow?
Optional Going Deeper: Choose a Bible study method/activity below to deepen your knowledge/understanding of how God is speaking to you today.
Day 3: Deuteronomy 6:1-9
Who has taught you Scripture throughout your life?
How does Isaiah 49:14-15 reflect God’s deep love and care, and how can this encourage mothers in their calling?
How can we honor and encourage mothers in our lives?
Hebrews 11:25-26 and 1 John 2:15-17 warn against worldly distractions. What are some ways mothers can help their children resist these influences and focus on eternal values?
Optional Going Deeper: Choose a Bible study method/activity below to deepen your knowledge/understanding of how God is speaking to you today.
Day 4: Deuteronomy 6:1-9
S.O.A.P.
S – Scripture – Write out, word for word, a verse or verses that spoke to you in this passage.
O – Observation – What specifically stands out in this verse? What caught your attention and made you think?
A – Application – Note how you can specifically apply this to your life right now.
P – Prayer – Journal a prayer about the truth you are clinging to and how you will apply it in your life.
Optional Going Deeper: Choose a Bible study method/activity below to deepen your knowledge/understanding of how God is speaking to you today.
Day 5: Proverbs 7:1-5
Re-read this week’s passage.
Pick a verse from the passage to memorize. Spend time memorizing it and write it down.
What barriers do you see in your life that may prevent you from obeying your application from Day 4?
Who is one person who can hold you accountable to obey?
How can we support and pray for the moms in our families, churches, and communities?
Who in your life is far from Jesus? Take time to pray for them.
Going Deeper:
Because God created us all with different personalities and spiritual temperaments, we each have our own unique ways to worship, grow, and connect with Him. Choose a Bible study method/activity from the list below that helps you connect with God and deepens your knowledge and understanding of how God is speaking to you today.
• Meditate on Scripture in nature
• Write a poem related to this text
• Sing the Scripture
• Do a word study on some words in the text
• Listen to a worship song related to this text
• Draw a picture related to this text
• Look up parallel verses
• Reach out to a friend and talk about what you are learning this week
• Listen to this text of Scripture (audio Bible)
• Paint related to this text
• Memorize your favorite verse in the text
• Journal
• Pray the Scripture
• Write a letter of encouragement to someone sharing what God is teaching you
• Do a prayer walk as you pray through this Scripture or something God spoke to you about in this text
• Read Scripture out loud
• Choose a main idea/repeated word or phrase from the text and look at how it is carried out throughout the verses this week
Sermon Notes:
Disclaimer: “Unless otherwise noted, the overviews and questions were taken in part from smallgroup.com, a curriculum writing division of LifeWay Christian Resources.”