Find your Bible Mum
Rachel Jones | 4 Mar 2016
What would your Mum most likely be found doing on the weekend?
- Making me some nice clothes
- Following me and my friends
- Cooking up a tasty stew with me
- Enjoying time with her grandkids
- Wicker-work
Your Mum would most likely be heard saying… [Quotes taken from The Message Bible]
- “I’m walking on air. I’m laughing at my rivals. I’m dancing my salvation.”
- “Young man, why have you done this to us? Your father and I have been half out of our minds looking for you.”
- “Now, my son, listen to me. Do what I tell you.”
- “This is a bitter pill for me to swallow.”
- Her actions speak louder than words.
What is your Mum’s biggest flaw?
- She’s been accused of drunkenness in the past
- Sometimes she cramps my style when I’m hanging with friends
- She has a favourite child and isn’t subtle about it
- She’s a bit of a moaner
- Little regard for the law
How would you describe her relationship with her husband?
- He tries his best, but her emotions remain unfathomable
- It’s a happy marriage—they’ve been through thick and thin together
- It was real love from the start, but she likes to get her own way over him—and she knows exactly how to get it
- He’s not around anymore—she’s an independent woman
- I’m not sure
How would you describe her parenting style?
- She was pretty hands-off from the time I was young, but the love runs deep and she gives me good presents
- Very devoted
- She’s a bit of a tiger-mum—always pushing me forward
- We look after each other
- She was a working mum but she was always close by and fiercely protective
Your Bible Mum is Hannah
You were a much-wanted child, but circumstances meant you weren’t able to spend much time together when you were growing up—although that’s not to say she doesn’t love you. She’s certainly a real woman of God.
Read more about Hannah in 1 Samuel 1 – 2
Your Bible Mum is Mary
Life certainly did change for ever for your Mum when you arrived on the scene. She’s maternal and loving, although she has a growing realisation that you really are quite special. But that’s never stopped you giving her great care and respect.
Read more about Mary in Luke’s Gospel
Your Bible Mum is Rebekah
A bit of a vixen, your Mum knows what she wants and will go out of her way to get it. Great if you’re her favourite child—less great if you’re not.
Read more about Rebekah in Genesis 24 – 27
Your Bible Mum is Naomi
To be fair to your Mum, she’s not had an easy life—when the chips are down she can look a little glum, but her supportive family rallies round her. She’s a bit of a matchmaker and great with dating advice.
Read more about Naomi in Ruth 1 – 4
Your Bible Mum is Jochebed
Your Mum thought you were special from the day you were born, and has gone out of her way to protect you. Cunning and ingenious, she’s always found a solution to life’s problems.
Read more about Jochebed in Exodus 2
