The Mother Who Never Was

Judges 11:29-40

Theme: Learning the value and entering into the eternal love of God from one of the most mysterious stories and women of the Bible


A HASTY VOW

  • BURNT OFFERINGS
  • LIFE OF SERVICE
  • HOLINESS SET APART


A LIVING SACRIFICE

  •  MOURNING
  •  OBEDIENCE 
  •  COMPANIONS


Question to Consider:  What would compel her to return?

  • Honor & obedience
  • Devotion, faith and steadfastness to God
  • She took responsibility for her own faith


Statement Of Meditation:
There is more to motherhood than the birthing of children

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