Canaan Fellowship

Brief Mother’s Day Reflection

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Brief Mother’s Day Reflection
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Bruce Hempel delivers a brief Mother’s Day message emphasizing the biblical command to honor parents and the sanctity of life from conception. He reflects on Luke 1, where Elizabeth recognizes Mary as “the mother of my Lord” immediately after conception, affirming that motherhood begins at conception.

  • [00:00:00] Bruce introduces his brief message, noting it’s Mother’s Day and referencing the song “Honor Your Father and Your Mother.”
  • [00:00:28] Highlights the scriptural command (Ephesians 6:1-3) for children to obey and honor parents, linking it to God’s promise of blessing.
  • [00:01:00] Shares how reading Luke 1 during a pastors’ gathering stood out, particularly Elizabeth’s proclamation to Mary.
  • [00:01:59] Explains Elizabeth’s declaration of Mary as “the mother of my Lord” (Luke 1:43) despite Mary having just conceived, underscoring that motherhood begins at conception.
  • [00:03:58] Stresses the sanctity of life, noting John the Baptist’s responsiveness in the womb (Luke 1:44) and rejecting abortion.
  • [00:04:52] Defines “sanctity of life” as sacredness and God-given value from conception to old age.
  • [00:05:14] Affirms mothers who’ve lost children, reiterating motherhood begins at conception.
  • [00:05:31] Prays for mothers, thanking God for their service and acknowledging children lost before birth.

Scripture References

  • Ephesians 6:1-3
  • Luke 1
  • Luke 1:43
  • Luke 1:44

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