8 Bible Verses About Mothers to Teach In Children's Ministry

A part of honoring our mother is recognizing when she is doing what is right and good for her children. Another way to honor a mother is to pray for her, prayers of thankfulness, and blessing for all that she has done for her child. Even if all she could do was give birth to her child, she has done something incredibly beautiful for that child. Some children may not understand the full meaning of the word "arise." This word can also be explained to them as standing, like how we stand to worship God, and some of us may stand when our mother enters the room or comes to the table.

Forsake is a word that is not typically used in the language of children or one that is common in society today. Another word to use in place of "forsake" is "ignore." Explain to them that even though this verse starts by addressing a "son," it is a good verse for us to learn and follow in our own lives as well. Essentially, this verse is telling a child not to disregard what their mother has taught them.

This verse can get a little confusing, BUT "children's children" may also be known as grandchildren! When teaching this verse to children, talk to them about how excited our grandparents can get to see us and how sometimes our grandparents hang our names or pictures on their walls. That is kind of like what this verse means when it says, "a crown to the aged." Also, have them think about a time where someone was "proud" of them. Then have them share that time/story, then they will understand the meaning better and have the context to know what they are saying when they are reciting the verse to their mother.

While this verse describes God and the work He did of creating each one of us, it acknowledges the part their mother played in creating them. Explain to them that God created each of them, and He created them long before they were in their mommy's belly, and he picked their mommy especially for them. God chooses each of us specifically for our parents, and He helps each of us grow in our mommy's bellies. Teach them that when they see that word "womb," it also means their mommy's belly.

This is a great Bible verse to teach children. It is a specific instruction given specifically to children to obey their parents. This verse is easy to teach to even the younger children, as it is short and does not have any big or foreign words to them. Discuss with them different ways to obey their parents, have suggestions for them, and talk with them about what obeying our parents looks like.

This verse is a part of a chapter in the book of Isaiah in the Bible, where Isaiah, the prophet in the Old Testament, was telling us what the Lord said to him. Talk with the children about how their mother has comforted them. Explain that God gave us our mothers and that He wants us to know that He will comfort us just like that too. Mothers are a great reminder to us of the love and comfort of God. They are unbelievably valuable to each one of us and can help us when we are sad, scared, or lonely, just like God can.

Explain that this verse is a part of a letter that Paul wrote to Timothy, a Pastor. Explain that it is a great verse to explain that we should not only treat our mothers good, but we are also to treat other people's mothers, fathers, and families like we would treat our own. God loves everyone, and He wants us to show the same love He reveals to us to everyone around us, even if they aren't our mother.

REJOICE! It is a big word that most children don't use, but it can be easy to explain/show to them. When explaining rejoice, use your voice, your arms, your legs, all your being to show them that "rejoice" is kind of like the word we use today, EXCITED! Talk to them about what makes them excited. Explain to them how our parents love us and that having each one of us as a part of their lives makes them "joyful" or full of joy!