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Rising to the Occasion
by Gary V. Simpson
Text: Genesis, Psalms, Proverbs, Luke
Topic: How the late Laura Scott Taylor lived nobly
Big Idea: The life of Laura Scott Taylor points us to the resurrected Christ.
Keywords: Virtue; Resurrection; Wife; Wives; Women; Suffering; Death; Grief; Love
Introduction
- Laura Scott Taylor was a virtuous woman of noble bearing.
- Through the suffering, we have a peace that Laura knew she was loved, and her family knew she loved them.
An example of a wife and friend
- Dr. Taylor wrote of his love and appreciation for his wife in his books.
- Laura was his greatest sermon critic, yet she was loving and loyal.
- Laura provided her husband with the intimacy he needed to persevere through the rough times.
An example of a giver of closeness and distance
- Knowing the artist Dr. Taylor was, Laura gave him the space he needed in order to create.
- She was her husband's balance when he lacked composure, peace, trust and effectiveness as a preacher.
A corrective example for the faithful
- In her marriage, Laura displayed the type of substance and leadership characterizing unmarried women in the Bible.
- Examples are: Sarah, Mary Magdalene, Esther, Deborah, Ruth, Lydia, Joanna (wife of Cuza), Susanna, and Zipporah.
An example of servanthood
- Laura gave of her time and gifts, raising funds and leaders.
- She was dedicated to the education and preparation of young minds for great things.
An example of courage
- Like the women who discovered Christ's empty tomb, Laura signaled the resurrection through her giving and laboring for Christ.
- As her audience waited expectantly, she always rose to the occasion.
Conclusion
- Laura Scott Taylor's life trumpeted that there is a resurrection for those of us who hope and live in Christ.
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