Biblical Marriage

Session Ten

Relationship: Marriage is precious

Hebrews 13:1-6 

Outline 

In our ten week journey through the Bible studying marriage we have concluded that the ultimate meaning of marriage is a portrait of Christ and the church (Ephesians 5:32-33). In other words, Biblical marriage is designed by God to proclaim the Gospel. A servant-leader husband loving his wife unconditionally, while the wife returns that love as she respects her husband, is the perfect backdrop to display the glory of God in the face of Christ (2 Corinthians 4:6). One can never say too often that marriage is a reflection of Christ and his church.

Therefore, marriage is precious. It should be held by all in honor. The goal of this study is to see marriage through the lens of the Bible and get in sync with God’s heart for this one flesh union. A Christ-centered marriage is a light in an otherwise dark world. To be out of step with God’s value in marriage is to lurk in the shadows of culture. Christians are the salt of the earth and light to the world to the degree that they are out of step with the values of the world and in step with the values of God.

Our final study will focus on the idea in Hebrews 13:1-6 of living a life that pleases God. The command to hold marriage in honor is packed tightly into a section of Scripture that focuses on living a life of love. This radical life of love is possible knowing that God will never leave or forsake us. Entering marriage is entering a radical commitment to love. God’s design for marriage is to live free from the bondage of selfishness. God’s design for marriage is for the glory of His name and the good of His people.

Radical Life of Love    

Vs 1 – Love Christians

Vs 2 – Love Strangers

Vs 3 – Love Prisoners

Vs 4 – Honor Marriage

Vs 5 – Don’t Love Money

Vs 6 – Love that God wants to take care of you

Honor Marriage

Vs 4 – Keep marriage bed undefiled

1 Corinthians 6:9-11

LIFE APPLICATION 

Marriage is a place to live out a life of FORGIVENESS, JOY and HOPE

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