There is nowhere in the Bible that the Word of God is referred to as our spiritual mother.

29 minutes ago, Jerry said:

There is nowhere in the Bible that the Word of God is referred to as our spiritual mother.

Luke 8:21 And he answered and said unto them, My mother and my brethren are these which hear the word of God, and do it.

Yes, Jesus' spiritual brethren are those who obey the Word of God - that in no way equates with the Word of God being our spiritual mother in any sense...

1 hour ago, Jerry said:

Yes, Jesus' spiritual brethren are those who obey the Word of God - that in no way equates with the Word of God being our spiritual mother in any sense...

The "Word of God" not literally our Mother yet there is plenty of sense to consider the scripters, The Bible, as such in the context of Spiritual mothers. The Word of God comes to us from our "spiritual mother" Jerusalem and teaches us the word of God just as the scripters teach us His word. In the context of Proverbs it is not necessary to spend too much time developing this concept but its there for anyone to consider treating the scripters, The Bible, as type of "Spiritual mother" who nourishes and teaches us the Word of God, Growing and nourishing us in our faith.

2 Timothy 1:5 when I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also.
2 Timothy 3:15 and that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
Galatians 3:26 For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus.
Romans 10:17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
Psalm 119:130 The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.
Galatians 4:28 Now we, brethren, as Isaac was, are the children of promise.
Romans 9:9 For this is the word of promise, At this time will I come, and Sara shall have a son.
Galatians 4:26 But Jerusalem which is above is free, which is the mother of us all.
Micah 4:2 And many nations shall come, and say, Come, and let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, and to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for the law shall go forth of Zion, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem.

10 hours ago, John Young said:

The "Word of God" not literally our Mother yet there is plenty of sense to consider the scripters, The Bible, as such in the context of Spiritual mothers. The Word of God comes to us from our "spiritual mother" Jerusalem and teaches us the word of God just as the scripters teach us His word. In the context of Proverbs it is not necessary to spend too much time developing this concept but its there for anyone to consider treating the scripters, The Bible, as type of "Spiritual mother" who nourishes and teaches us the Word of God, Growing and nourishing us in our faith.

2 Timothy 1:5 when I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also.
2 Timothy 3:15 and that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
Galatians 3:26 For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus.
Romans 10:17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
Psalm 119:130 The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.
Galatians 4:28 Now we, brethren, as Isaac was, are the children of promise.
Romans 9:9 For this is the word of promise, At this time will I come, and Sara shall have a son.
Galatians 4:26 But Jerusalem which is above is free, which is the mother of us all.
Micah 4:2 And many nations shall come, and say, Come, and let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, and to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for the law shall go forth of Zion, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem.

You sure know how to streeeeeeeeeetch those scriptures to make a point that is not there.

1 hour ago, Napsterdad said:

You sure know how to streeeeeeeeeetch those scriptures

I'm not stretching the scriptures. I'm simply applying one aspect of them in the context of what the passage of  Proverbs is teaching. Its the same vein as Paul's allegory and in context of proverbs 1's promise that the scriptures provides more as you carefully study it more.

3 hours ago, John Young said:

I'm not stretching the scriptures. I'm simply applying one aspect of them in the context of what the passage of  Proverbs is teaching. Its the same vein as Paul's allegory and in context of proverbs 1's promise that the scriptures provides more as you carefully study it more.

Very similar to what the Catholics do:

"Mary is my mother. She is your mother, too. Before Jesus died on the cross, He saw Mary and one of His disciples before Him. He said to Mary, “Woman, behold your son.” To His his disciple He said, “Behold, your mother.” (from John 19: 26 and 27) He assigned this disciple (John) to watch over and protect Mary. The Catholic Church also looks at this event as Jesus giving Mary to all believers as our Mother. She is also the Mother of the Church".

(Taken from How Does Mary Help us as our Spiritual Mother? - Blessed Catholic Mom "Do what He tells you.")

Sorry. I'm not going there. Too much of a stretch.

You refer to Proverbs 1:8 My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother:

And why only allow for the scriptures to be our spiritual mother? What about the father? Aren't the scriptures also referred to as "instructions"? Based on your logic wouldn't Proverbs 1:8 along with 2 Timothy 3:16 allow the scriptures to be our spiritual father as well? 

2 Timothy 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

John 1 makes it clear. Jesus Christ is the word. I am comfortable with that. I do not need to allegorize it into a mother or father. 

John 1:1-3; 14 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 The same was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. 14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.

Jesus is the Word. God said it, I believe it, that settles it. I don't need to (nor should I) transpose that onto anyone else.

The sermon makes it pretty clear and obvious about what is being said. If you want to take it another way than it was given then that is on you.