A Mother's Sacrifice

Illustration★★★★

the surgeons for transfusion to another woman. She stood
the operation well, and her blood saved the life of the
other patient. “I would sell more of my blood, and even
sacrifice my life,” she said, “if it would keep my children
from suffering.” A mother’s love—who can measure it?

— The Christian Herald

The point

A mother donates her blood to save another woman's life and offers to give more or sacrifice her own life to prevent her children's suffering, exemplifying deep sacrificial maternal love.

Scripture

1 John 3:16John 15:13

Audience

Children

Tone

Moving · Tender · Inspiring · Convicting

To tell aloud

under a minute · 50 words

Subjects

Service Sacrifice Motherhood New Sermon Illustrations Love

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