Here are my ideas that I would like anyone to comment on. I'm thinking through a seminar that the Stake RS will give during ward conference and I want to be sure I am theologically sound:
Motherhood is a type and shadow of Christ.
1. Christ is the creator of the earth on which life could form.
It is through a mother's globe (womb) that individual creation happens
2. Christ delivers us through his own blood and water
It is through a woman's own blood and water that a child is delivered.
3. Christ is the living waters
It is through the living milk of mothers that a baby is best nurtured
3. God is love.
I've heard it said that motherly love is closest to Godly love.
4. Christ uses motherly images in describing his role "As a hen gathers her chicks"
5. Christ was rejected by his own
The mother role is the role that is most often "despised and rejected" by its own
6. A mother "is as happy as her saddest child"
Christ's atonement was individual and personal.
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I really like all those ideas. This is something I've never thought of. Super interesting (and tender). I'm going to keep thinking about it. If I come up with anything I'll let you know. I'm so glad you have a blog!
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