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Matthew 19:1-12. New Life Version. What Jesus Taught about Marriage and Divorce. 19 When Jesus had finished talking, He went from the country of Galilee. He came to the part of the country of Judea which is on the other side of the Jordan River. 2 Many people followed Him and He healed them there. 3 The proud religious law-keepers came to Jesus.
- God Designed Marriage to Meet The Human Need For Companionship.
- God Designed Marriage to Provide A Picture of Our Relationship with him.
- Conclusion
- Discussion Questions
When you read Genesis 1 & 2, God’s words (Gen. 2:18) hit abruptly: “It is not good for the man to be alone.” Throughout chapter one, God surveys His work and pronounces it good (Gen. 1:10, 12, 18, 21, 25, 31). This is the first time God says that something in His creation is notgood. That should grab our attention! Think about it: Here is a sinless...
The Bible says that God created marriage for a purpose bigger than itself: Marriage is a picture of the believer’s relationship with God. After talking about marriage and quoting Genesis 2:24, Paul writes (Eph. 5:32), “This mystery is great; but I am speaking with reference to Christ and the church.” Marriage is an earthly picture of the spiritual ...
Regarding marriage, if you’re single, and content to remain single, then God’s word to you is: use your single state to secure undistracted devotion to the Lord and His work (1 Cor. 7:32-35). If you’re single, but desire to be married, God’s word to you is: grow in godliness and purity and pray for a mate who is committed to do the same (2 Cor. 6:1...
Why is the concept of marriage as covenant companionship foundational? How can the church offer grace to those who have suffered divorce and yet hold a tight line against divorce?Discuss: Is sexual sin more prevalent in our day than in past generations? How does it damage marriages?What is the biggest hindrance to developing emotional intimacy in marriage? How can it be overcome?Discuss: Is it possible for Christians married to one another to be irreconcilably incompatible? Cite biblical support.Jul 18, 2018 · Marriage Makes Possible the Continuation of the Human Race. God’s mandate to the first married couple was, “Be fruitful and multiply” (Genesis 1:28). From the beginning, God commanded that sex be practiced in the commitment of marriage. Outside of marriage, sex becomes a destructive force; but within the loving commitment of marriage, sex ...
Jesus’ teachings on marriage offer a rich and comprehensive guide for building a strong, loving, and enduring union. By viewing marriage through the lens of His teachings, you can embrace its sacredness and navigate its complexities with grace and faith. Remember, marriage is a journey of mutual love, respect, and continuous growth.
May 9, 2023 · The second notable aspect of Biblical marriage we see in Genesis 2:23-25 is the intimacy of the “one-flesh” relationship God reserved for marriage. Even Jesus spoke to the importance of this principle: MATTHEW 19:5 and said, ‘For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one ...
Mar 19, 2019 · At least for the first man, and for most of us. 2. Genesis 2:24. A man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh. After God made the first woman and entrusted this remarkable gift to the man, God instituted what we call marriage. Two persons becoming one new entity.
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May 22, 2012 · In his book This Momentary Marriage, Pastor John gives four reasons why marriage is God's doing: First, marriage was God's design. While Genesis 1:27–28 makes clear that marriage is meant for male and female, the logic of Genesis 2 also confirms it. In [Genesis 2:18], it is God himself who decrees that man's solitude is not good, and it is ...
