1. The story of Hannah in 1 Samuel 1-2 tells of a woman who was unable to have children but prayed for a son. God answered her prayers, and she gave birth to Samuel, whom she dedicated to serving God. Hannah is an example of a mother who never gave up hope and had faith in God’s plans for her life.
2. The story of Mary, the mother of Jesus, is told in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke. She was a young woman who was chosen by God to carry and give birth to the Savior of the world. Mary is an example of a mother who trusted God’s plan even when it was difficult and confusing.
3. The story of Jochebed, the mother of Moses, is found in Exodus 2. Jochebed hid her baby son from Pharaoh’s soldiers because they were killing all male Hebrew babies. Eventually, she placed Moses in a basket and sent him down the Nile River, trusting God to protect him. Jochebed is an example of a mother who was willing to risk everything to protect her child.
4. In the story of the woman who poured a jar of perfume on Jesus’ feet in John 12:1-11, Mary of Bethany is identified as the woman. While she is not explicitly called a mother, her actions reveal her deep love and devotion to Jesus, like that of a mother to her child. Mary’s extravagant display of affection is a reminder of the powerful bond between a mother and child.
