Marriage Seminar

January 5, 2018 | Author: Anonymous | Category: Arts & Humanities, Religious Studies, Theology
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Marriage Seminar Session one: What is Marriage?

How long have you been married?     

5 years 10 years 20 years 30 years Singles

Group discussion  Why do people get married?

Group discussion  Why do people get married?  What is going wrong with marriage/family today? What kind of temptation?

Group discussion  Why do people get married?  What is going wrong with marriage/family today? What kind of temptation?  Why we need to talk about it today?

God’s blueprint for marriage  Genesis 2:18-25  Mentioned four times in the Bible: Genesis 2:24, Matthew 19:5, Mark 10: 7-8 and Ephesians 5:31.

God’s blueprint of Marriage  Genesis 2: 24-25  24 因此、人要離開父母、與妻子連合、二人成為 一體。  25 當時夫妻二人、赤身露體、並不羞恥。  24 For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh.  25 The man and his wife were both naked, and they felt no shame.

God’s blueprint for marriage  Genesis 2:18-25  Mentioned four times in the Bible: Genesis 2:24, Matthew 19:5, Mark 10: 7-8 and Ephesians 5:31.  God ordained marriage. It is not an option. It is a basic to society. It is a covenant made in the presence of God.  To glory God and to enjoy Him

God’s blueprint of Marriage 1. 2. 3. 4.

To To To To

leave be united become one flesh be transparent, intimate

1. To leave  Priority of Husband and wife relationship.  Develop an adult relationship with your parents

1. To leave  Priority of Husband and wife relationship.  Develop an adult relationship with your parents.  Relationship with children.  In what way is your marriage relationship being adversely affected because you are following your parents’ example?  Applications.

2. To be united  Today – convenience, chance and temporary. Divorce  Marriage – a permanent relationship  A choice, obedience, and commitment to work it out.

2. To be united  Today – convenience, chance and temporary. Divorce  Marriage – a permanent relationship  A choice, obedience, and commitment to work it out.  Unconditional acceptance and love – regardless of appearance, performance and health.  Must he/she earn your affection and approval?  Applications

3. To become one flesh  Sexual relationship within the bounds of marriage. I Corinthians 6:16  Marriage is a total commitment and a total sharing of the total person with another person until death.

3. To become one flesh  Sexual relationship within the bounds of marriage. I Corinthians 6:16  Marriage is a total commitment and a total sharing of the total person with another person until death.  Is there anything you are afraid to share with each other? Barriers?  Applications

4. To be transparent  Total transparency. No hidden up, covered up, lies.  Freedom of being honest and transparency.  Spiritual sharing.

4. To be transparent  Total transparency. No hidden up, covered up, lies.  Freedom of being honest and transparency.  Spiritual sharing.  Integrity, security, trust and intimacy.  Run from sexual immorality  Application

But it is not easy     

Sin Barrier Need of Jesus Christ Family as God’s new creation “We love, because God first loves us.” I John 4:19

Topics to cover  3/13 "Knowing You and You" - Christian and nonChristian Marriage  3/27 "What Happens When the Wife Is Smarter Than the Husband?" - understanding wife's responsibilities  4/10 "I Am the Head, But She Is the Neck" understanding husband's responsibilities  5/8 "My Husband Loves Facebook and Text Messages Than Talking to Me" - communication 1  5/22 "My Wife Can't Stop Talking" - communication 2  6/12 "Money Talk" - unity through financial agreement or In-law relationship

Homework  Evaluate with your spouse of your marriage. Strengths and weaknesses.  Things to do or avoid to maintain a strong marriage relationship.  Pray together with your spouse.

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