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Decoding the Mystery of Marriage Through the Gospel

Delve into the profound connection between marriage and the gospel message, understanding how selflessness and submission play pivotal roles. Explore the essence of true partnership in marriage and learn valuable lessons on love, respect, and mutual support. Discover biblical insights on marriage from Ephesians, Genesis, Proverbs, and 2 Peter scriptures, guiding both couples and singles on the path to fulfilling relationships. Unravel the complexity of relationships and nurture a strong foundation for lifelong companionship.

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Decoding the Mystery of Marriage Through the Gospel

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  1. Ephesians 5:21-33 • Recap: • Marriage can seem like a mystery. • You will never understand the mystery of marriage until you understand the mystery of the gospel. • Your marriage is not about you! • When you seek first Christ’s kingdom, both husband and wife have everything they need

  2. What went wrong? Genesis 3:16–17 16To the woman he said, “I will surely multiply your pain in childbearing; in pain you shall bring forth children. Your desire shall be contrary to your husband, but he shall rule over you.” 17And to Adam he said, “Because you have listened to the voice of your wife and have eaten of the tree of which I commanded you, ‘You shall not eat of it,’ cursed is the ground because of you; in pain you shall eat of it all the days of your life;

  3. The wife who is “in Christ” :22 Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord.  :24 Now as the church submits to Christ,  so also wives should submit in everything to their husbands :33 However, let each one of you love his wife as himself, and let the wife see that she respects her husband. 

  4. Proverbs 31 31:11 - A summary of the thriving for both! 31:15-16 - Successful in the home and in the marketplace  31:17 - Prepared 31:23 - Her husband is fruitful 31:25 - She has faith 31:26 - She has wisdom and kindness  31:27 - Works hard 31:28 - Her children rise up to call her blessed and her husband also, and he praises her 31:31 - The elders at the city gates and her husband are talking about her!

  5. Proverbs 31 31:30 - a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised!

  6. Proverbs 31 • 31:30 - a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised! • Staff • Volunteers • Community Group Leaders • In the Home • In the Marketplace

  7. Singleness • You are not the J.V. team! • 2 Peter 1:3-8

  8. Singleness • You are not the J.V. team! • 2 Peter 1:3-8 • Prepare for marriage • Earthly • Heavenly

  9. Singleness • You are not the J.V. team! • 2 Peter 1:3-8 • Prepare for marriage • Earthly • Heavenly • Speak the truth in love

  10. Singleness • You are not the J.V. team! • 2 Peter 1:3-8 • Prepare for marriage • Earthly • Heavenly • Speak the truth in love • Don’t wait to minister

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