Mother's Day | Deborah: An Unexpected Model for Motherhood

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DEBORAH: An Unexpected Model for Motherhood
Mother’s Day 2024 - May 12, 2024
Springcreek Church | Senior Pastor Keith Stewart
May 12, 2024
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This Mother’s Day, we would like to celebrate a woman who doesn’t fit the role of a stereotypical mom. The Bible calls her a mother to the nation but most scholars agree that she likely didn’t have any children of her own. She is a strong, confident leader who is also a warrior, prophet, and judge. She messes with your categories of what a Mom is supposed to be but she is celebrated in the pages of Scripture for being exactly who God made her to be. Join us as we look at motherhood through God’s lens and celebrate what makes mothers special.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
1. Pastor Keith, in his introduction, talked about the cycle of judgment in the book of Judges and how with each repetition, things got worse producing a downward spiral in the nation. He explained how sin is repetitious, monotonous, and destructive. But the second defining characteristic of sin is, if left unaddressed, it will always escalate. How and where have you seen the truth of this played out? How is addiction an example of this principle? What is necessary to break free of this destructive cycle?
2. Do you know someone that you consider to be a “great leader” (preferably someone you know personally)? What makes him or her excellent?
3. What things can we learn about leadership and the way God operates based on his choosing of Deborah and her unique gifts and roles in the life of Israel? Why do you think Scripture intentionally parallels the song of Moses alongside the song of Deborah? Do you think the high role of Deborah in Judges should play a part in determining what roles women can and should play in the Church today? Why or why not?
4. Just like in this story, sometimes it seems that the deck is stacked against us and the enemy has all the advantages. It’s easy to get overwhelmed. But God has a plan. The question is, are we willing to do it His way? Or are we too busy making caveats, exceptions, and putting conditions on our obedience? Have you ever been asked by God to do something, that at the time, didn’t make sense but in the end, it was the best choice? If you’re up against something particularly challenging right now, what in this story speaks to you about what you could or should be doing right now?
5. As Virginia Ely said it, your life truly represent a fresh thought of God and He has put you where you are to make a difference. If you knew you couldn’t fail, what would you attempt for God? What dream has He placed in your heart? What longings have you had that never seem to go away? You do realize, don’t you, that if God wills something to happen, it will happen. You will never ultimately fail in following God.