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Adult Journey Sunday School Class Six weeks Teaching Series on Marriage

Adult Journey Sunday School Class Six weeks Teaching Series on Marriage 9:15-10:30 am, Fireside Room. Fruit of Spirit defined. " But the Fruit of the Spirit is Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, and Self-control" ~  Galatians 5:22-23

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Adult Journey Sunday School Class Six weeks Teaching Series on Marriage

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  1. Adult Journey Sunday School Class Six weeks Teaching Series on Marriage 9:15-10:30 am, Fireside Room

  2. Fruit of Spirit defined "But the Fruit of the Spirit is Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, and Self-control"~ Galatians 5:22-23 • 1 Fruit- Galatians 5:16-21 implies overall character- not individual actions • Of the Spirit- not of us • All already in us as Believers • Some parts not so well developed

  3. love The spirit of Marriage

  4. Most of Us are Spiritually Developmentally Delayed Better characters make better marriages Companionship & Sanctification Pursue Love God designed us to be different The spirit of Marriage Summary

  5. Joy The spirit of Marriage

  6. What provides Joy?

  7. What provides Joy? Proverbs 14:13 Even in laughter the heart may ache,    and rejoicing may end in grief. Psalm 16:11 You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence,with eternal pleasures at your right hand.

  8. Sustainability of Joy

  9. Seeking Joy elsewhere? Proverbs 5:18-20 • 18 May your fountain be blessed,    and may you rejoice in the wife of your youth.19 A loving doe, a graceful deer—    may her breasts satisfy you always,    may you ever be intoxicated with her love.20 Why, my son, be intoxicated with another man’s wife?  Why embrace the bosom of a wayward woman?

  10. Human Joy is not sustainable The spirit of Marriage Point 1

  11. Joy defined? Webster’s New World Dictionary: Synonymous with "happy," "glad," and "cheerful." A thesaurus relates it to "exultation,“ “rapture,” "satisfaction" and "pleasure.“ Webster's specifically defines it as "a very glad feeling; happiness; great pleasure; delight." It also refers to the source or cause of delight.

  12. False settings of Temporary Joy

  13. Biblical Joy Psalm 16:11 You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.

  14. God’s Joy is different than human “joy” The spirit of Marriage Point 2

  15. Joy in comparison Words of Affirmation Quality Time Receiving Gifts Acts of Service Physical Touch

  16. Seeking Joy elsewhere?

  17. The Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1-12) Makarios He said: 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. • 11 “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me.12 Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

  18. Biblical joy is Inseparable from our relationship with God The spirit of Marriage Point 3

  19. Difference between Happiness and Joy Happy = Root “Hap”; Chance

  20. Joy comes when we’re secure in our pain?

  21. United in: God Wife Husband

  22. Enduring Pain correctly can bring us Joy The spirit of Marriage Point 4

  23. God’s Joy?

  24. God Knows us Psalm 139:1-4 1 You have searched me, Lord,    and you know me.2 You know when I sit and when I rise;    you perceive my thoughts from afar.3 You discern my going out and my lying down;    you are familiar with all my ways.4 Before a word is on my tongue    you, Lord, know it completely.

  25. Seeking Joy elsewhere? Romans 5:8 8 But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

  26. God loves Me as I am The spirit of Marriage Point 5

  27. Top 5 Reasons for Divorce 5) Unrealistic Expectations 4) Failing to define roles 3) Lack of financial planning 2) Lack of communication 1) Lack of honesty

  28. Why is there dishonesty in Marriage? Emotional Dishonesty Historical Dishonesty Current Honesty Future Honesty

  29. Building Security in Marriage 1) Cares for spouse above anything or anyone else except God 2) Communicate admiration and love 3) Being faithful 4) Providing financially (Men) Respecting and Honouring (Women)

  30. Seeking Joy elsewhere? James 1:2 Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy.

  31. Happiness vs. Joy

  32. Focusing on the final goal and relationship provides Joy in the present moment The spirit of Marriage Point 6

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