Unapologetic About Marriage and Family

Read Genesis 2:4-25, et al

“The family unit has always been God’s building block for society, and always will be, this side of eternity." ~ Asil Treblig

The 4 W’s of a God Glorifying Christian Marriage:

1. What is marriage?

• A covenant to keep.

• A glory to display.

• A challenge to work out.

2. Why Get Married?

• To have companionship.

• To become one flesh.

• To have and raise children.

3. When Should you Get Married?

• Before you have children/sex.

• When you can support children.

• When you can fulfill your role.

4. Who Can Be Married?

• People who are equally yoked.

• People of the opposite sex.

GOING DEEPER

1. Remember a time when family was really important to you. Explain why.

2. Read Ephesians 5:22-32. What insights can we gain about marriage?

3. Read Matthew 22:30. Why is there no marriage in Heaven? Now read Rev.19:7-9 for further insight.

4. Read Eccl. 4:9-12. What insights do you learn about marriage from these verses?

5. How might your own marriage or thoughts of marriage be changed by understanding more clearly how God views marriage?