Woman of the Bible · Early Church
Lois and Eunice
Grandmother and mother of Timothy
Lois, Timothy's grandmother, and Eunice, his mother, were believers whose sincere faith lived first in them and then in Timothy. Eunice was a Jewish believer married to a Greek, and from childhood Timothy knew the Scriptures. Their quiet faithfulness helped shape a young man who became Paul's trusted co-worker.
Key verse: 2 Timothy 1:5
Strengths
- Sincere, genuine faith
- Taught Scripture from childhood
- Passed faith across generations
Struggles
- Raised Timothy in a home where his father was Greek
What Lois and Eunice teaches you
Faith. Sincere faith lived out daily is your most powerful sermon, so let your life match what you believe.
Family. Teach the Scriptures to the children in your life early, because what they learn at home can carry them for life.
Business and calling. Pour into the next generation of leaders, because your legacy is measured by the faithful people you help raise.