Mothers in Jesus’ Lineage: Part 2

INSIDE: Meet the mothers in Jesus’ family tree—Bathsheba and Mary.

The Last Two Mothers in Jesus’ Family Line: Bathsheba and Mary

In our last post, we looked at three of the five mothers listed in Jesus’ genealogy—Tamar, Rahab, and Ruth. Today, we’re finishing this study with Bathsheba and Mary, found in the Gospel of Matthew.

I love reading these women’s stories. They remind me that God doesn’t use perfect moms—because there are none. Instead, He uses women like you and me: imperfect but seeking Him day by day.

Let’s take a look at what we can learn from Bathsheba and Mary.

Bathsheba = Strength

📖 Read her story in 2 Samuel 11–12

Bathsheba’s story is full of pain, loss, and unexpected turns. She was summoned by King David, drawn into an adulterous situation, and became pregnant. Then, tragically, her husband was murdered in an attempt to cover up the sin. As if that wasn’t heartbreaking enough, the child she had with David died shortly after birth.

And yet—Bathsheba didn’t let grief have the final word.

She became the mother of Solomon, who later became king and asked God for wisdom. She went on to raise more sons than any of David’s other wives. Somewhere in the middle of that trauma, Bathsheba found strength.

We don’t know all the details of her journey, but we do know this: she didn’t give up. Her son Solomon began his reign honoring the Lord, and that says something about the influence Bathsheba had on his early life.

Lesson from Bathsheba: Life will bring trials, but we can choose to rely on the Lord for strength and press forward.

➡️ How can we be strong for our children or grandchildren today?

Mary = Bravery

📖 Read her story in Matthew 1 and Luke 1–2

Mary grew up in a faithful Jewish home and clearly had a heart to serve God. When the angel Gabriel appeared to her, everything changed. She was chosen to carry the Messiah—and she said yes, knowing the cost would be very high, but worth it.

From the moment she accepted that calling to the day she watched her son die on the cross, Mary showed incredible courage.

Mary’s story reminds me that true bravery isn’t loud or showy. Sometimes, it looks like quietly trusting God when life doesn’t make sense. Her brave obedience helped bring salvation to the world.

Lesson from Mary: When God calls us into the unknown, we can trust Him and walk forward with courage.

➡️ Where is God calling you to be brave right now?

Now It’s Our Turn

We’ve looked at five incredible women—Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, Bathsheba, and Mary. Each had a unique story, yet they all played a role in God’s bigger plan. And just like them, you have a place in His story too.

God gave each of these women what they needed, right when they needed it. If they could have seen the eternal impact of their lives, can you imagine how encouraged they would’ve been?

The same is true for us. Our kids, grandkids, students, neighbors—they’re watching us live out our faith.

Let’s choose to be strong. Let’s choose to be brave.

And let’s trust that the God who worked through these five women is still at work through us today.

➡️ How will your story reflect Jesus to the next generation?