2 Easy Reading Edition April 1-7 Symbols of the Holy Spirit in the Bible SABBATH APRIL 1 READ FOR THIS WEEK S STUDY: Matthew 3:11; Matthew 10:16; John 1:9, 32; John 7:37-39; 2 Corinthians 1:20-22; 1 Peter, The Temptation of Jesus Jesus gave us an example of how to use God s Word when we are tempted. (Verses 22-24). Up to seven times? Jesus said to him, I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven (Matthew 18:2122). 3: To Minister to Your Spouse Mission No. The love shared between spouses in marriage, or marital love, is a reflection of how God loves. Here, the first marriage was formed. Read Psalm 23:1-6 Is the Lord your shepherd? 4. Notice this inspired scriptural statement: But I want you to know that the head of every man is Christ, the head of woman is man, and the head of Christ is God (1 Corinthians 11:3). In what ways do you think you could better minister to or get to know your mates parents in order to honor them (cf. Husbands have the great privilege and challenge of loving their wives as Christ loves us. How do blessings relate to praising God? work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. This vitally important information has been suppressed for many centuries, but it is information that you need to know! But itis Gods expressed willthat marriage be alifelong commitment! God Created the World 13 3. There is a great deal of truth in this because prayer, Lesson 6: Solomon Writes Many Proverbs Bible Point: Wisdom means following God s word. Others declare that not only the earth, but also the whole universe was created by God only 6,000 years ago. And they make a mutualcommitment to make their marriages lasttill death do us part.. Learning about God. 17 4. Be filled with the Spirit. Learn torespondto one anotheropenly and lovingly. Howcan they afford to do this? 3: To Minister to Your Spouse One s spouse plays a key role in meeting his and her needs for security, self-worth and significance Fellowship and companionship (Genesis 1:28) Spiritual needs (Eph. Wherecan they move to reduce expenses? Remember, your anger toward other human beings usually does not hurtthemat all. God blessed them and said to them, Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. That is the correct answer. The Sacrament of Marriage "Everyone serves good wine first, and then when What was not good? Little gifts or words of appreciation make a big difference. The divine plan for marriage "God himself is the author of marriage."1 The intimate conjugal union between a man and a woman is sacred, and is structured according to laws established by the Creator and independent of human choice. Men and women as people What the Bible says Genesis 1 and 2 come before the Fall. After John's long list of pre-marriage questions to discuss, the second appendix is about mission . Doctors and hospitals will be overwhelmed with the sick and dying. SCRIPTURE: John 14:1-6 Dear Parents Welcome to Bible Time. 1 God s Master Plan for Marriage God s Five-fold Purpose for Marriage Mission No. Is Jesus Christ the Head of all these denominations? For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh. But celibacy is not for everyone any more than marriage is. 2: To Be a Companion to Your Spouse Mission No. Wholeheartedly seek to find His will in every aspect of your marriageand then follow it! God said, It is good about all his creation. In a broad sense, this family also includes any other persons related by blood (the extended family). Perhaps he can encourage her to get more sleep, more exercise, more recreation, or a change of pace. To understand Christian stewardship we must accept that God is the creator of everything, owner of everything, and the perfect, Predestination or Predesigned Plan of God (PPOG) A letter to God the Father Revised 10-18-2013 Dear God the Father, Thank You for giving us the Bible. How would you handle this? The mutual encouragement and stimulation you will feel, along with the added warmth and love you will experience, will add an extra dimension of understanding, purpose, and joy to your life that cannot be obtained in any other way. PDF God's Desire for Marriage - 27:30 Outline & Mentality - Common Divorce is devastating. Give five reasons other than love. She will make him strong when he is weak and vice versa. What do you see when you look at yourself? The original Hebrew is sometimes translated lacks heart instead of lacks understanding, for such ill-conceived, rotten, totally selfish behavior will virtually tear the heart out of a loving husband who finds that he has been defrauded and dishonored in this way. Developing a broad plan may ensure that your business and employees' livelihoods survive. Solomon also said that a companion is helpful when one falls down because a friend can help him up. It is to be alastingrelationshiplasting till death do us part. It is to picture the love, the total out-flowing concern, and the resultingtrustandstabilitythat exists between Christ and His true Church. Your wife shall be like a fruitful vine in the very heart of your house, your children like olive plants all around your table (Psalm 128:1, 3). Like a summer trip, the objective might be to get to California. His way is good, pleasing and perfect. No wonder this passage continues, For jealousy is a husbands fury; therefore he will not spare in the day of vengeance. Setting family goals together regularly can indeed produce a very meaningful togetherness. If both husband and wife are working, they may wish to have detailed discussions about how to set aside enough money so that after a few years the wife can stop working and they can have children. WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY ABOUT DIVORCE AND RE-MARRIAGE? It is not just children he wants but godly children. Learn to think and feel in unison, solving all your problemstogetheras a team. God's Plan for You: Life, Love, Marriage & Sex is written for teens and explains Pope Saint John Paul II's Theology of the Body. Therefore take heed to your spirit, that you do not deal treacherously (Malachi 2:1316). One article on the subject quoted a woman discussing her ten-year marriage who said, Its heartbreaking. When two people share their entire lives, when they are together much of each day and night, there is bound to be friction occasionallywe are, after all, only humanand by far the best way to solve this real problem isGodsway. Connection with other presentations Marriage in Today's World and God's Desire for Marriage both focus on how we live our daily But the One who gave His life for us reveals that if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. They build the kingdom through raising godly seed, corporate prayer, service to Gods church, and evangelism of the world. Christ s love for the church is fantastic. 5) Holy Spirit. If rightly used within the confines of marriage, sex is indeed a blessing. The breakdown of marriage and family in Western societies is by now legendary. Let us teach our children God's will on marriage, divorce and remarriage. LESSON TITLE: A Story about Investing. The husband must love his wife sacrificially and lead his wife spiritually. 8. Either the married couples were eating in dead silence, or the woman was gabbing away while the man ate and pretended she wasnt there. Marriage was meant to model and display Gods glory to all of creation. Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, Acts, Romans, two Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, LESSON TITLE: The House Built on the Rock, LESSON TITLE: Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. Yet, sorrowfully, we must acknowledge that millions of men have never learned the meaning of the word love. Because of shallow movies and wrong examples, they have all too often learned to confuse love with lust. So think about ways you can give to your mate. They should consider if they are ready to leave their families and cleave to their mate and also if they are ready to make their mate their primary focus after God. Many of you reading this may need to go back and prove again to yourselves therealityof God, for we certainly didnotjust happen. Our human minds were obviously created by something greater than ourselves. "God's Plan for Marriage" In the beginning God created male and female and united them as one, making the first family. 5. The astounding message in this booklet will affect you in the years just ahead, and it will also affect your eternal future! He seeks godly offspring. The complete guide to help you discover God's plan for a lifetime of love Part One: Preparing the groundwork -- Special Project 1: Personal history worksheet -- Special Project 2: Great expectations -- Part Two: Laying the foundation -- Session one: Why marriage? He leads family devotions. If a newly married couple would get down on their knees andsincerelybeseech God to lead and guide in their marriage, and thenstudyHis inspired word andfollowit, they would have a kind of heaven on earth, at least as far as their marriage was concerned! God is the one living, active Creator of all that is, seen and unseen. July 2015 God's Plan for Families By Mark A. Mathews Seminaries and Institutes Gaining a knowledge of our Heavenly Father's plan of happiness can help us understand the central role of marriage and family in that plan. Nothing could be further from the truth, for true love involves a givinga sharing of plans, hopes, and dreams between two people who want to build an entire life together until death does them part. The inspired prophecies of the Bible, whichhave beenand noware beingfulfilled, all demand the reality of a personal God who sits at the controls of the universe and actuallyintervenesin His creationa God who is working out a supremepurposehere on earth! There is a very powerful political and religious force that is pressing us to accept andbless "same-sex" unions. What is therealanswer to these For God so loved the worldthat He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. Jesus, in His high priestly prayer, said in Jn. Looking to take your marriage to the next level? It is a beautiful experience and a great gift. 1 Cor 12:7), a godly marriage is a powerful weapon for the kingdom of God. Perhaps he will help her put away the dishes, sneak up and hug her while she is standing by the sink, etc. It is the sign and seal of the marriage covenant. God gives the gift of the single life to some, the gift of the married life to others. Its just that the defining characteristic of the womans service to her husband should be submission, and the defining characteristic of the husbands service to his wife should be love. Will you roll around heaven all day with nothing to do for eternity? And, frankly, it shouldnotbe cheapened and made to seem coarse and common by its constant display, as in modern films, television, and other media. Rather, the attitude should be " our house, our income, our future.". perhaps John Piper's single most important message on marriage. Moral and legal obligations. But He chose to show both male and female that we ultimately belong together, so God took something from Adams side, near Adams heart, and made Eve. Among the many blessings that God has showered upon us in Christ is the blessing of marriage, a gift bestowed by the Creator from the creation of the human race. God's original intention was for the husband to lead the marriage, which can be clearly discerned from Scripture.