Marriage
Learning from Couples in Scripture
1st Edition
Published on 14. December 2011
112 pages
978-0-307-80841-7 (ISBN)
Description
This 12-week studyguide explores the actual stories of couples in the Bible - stories that are amazingly similar to the nitt-fritty experiences every couple faces today. Looking at these examples will strengthen your understanding of the marriage covenant and deepen the spiritual dimension of your lie together.
Fisherman Bible Studyguides include:
Penetrating questions that generate discussion
Flexible format for group or individual needs
Helpful leader's notes
Emphasis on dail application of Bible truth
Fisherman Bible Studyguides include:
Penetrating questions that generate discussion
Flexible format for group or individual needs
Helpful leader's notes
Emphasis on dail application of Bible truth
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03/2000
Waterbrook Press (A Division of Random House Inc)
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Persons
R. PAUL and GAIL STEVENS live in Vancouver, Washington. Paul is a David J. Brown Family professor of marketplace theology and leadership at Regent College in Vancouver. He is the author of Down-to-Earth Spirituality, The Other Six Days, Seven Days of Faith, and Satisfying Work, as well as several LifeGuide Bible studies. Gail is a homemaker and chaplain.
Content
- Intro
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- How to Use This Studyguide
- Bird's Eye View of Biblical History
- Introduction
- 1 "I Take You": Adam and Eve's Ultimate Arranged Marriage: Genesis 2:18-25
- 2 "To Be My Lawfully Wedded Wife/Husband": Mary and Joseph's Submission to God's Righteousness: Luke 1:26-38
- Matthew 1:18-25
- 2:13-23
- 3 "To Have and to Hold": Mr. and Mrs. Samson's Attempt at Mutual Possession: Judges 14:1-20
- 4 "For Better": Abraham and Sarah's Experience of the Promise of God: Genesis 12:1-20
- 15:1-16:6
- 18:1-15
- 21:1-7
- 5 "For Worse": Hosea and Gomer's Covenant Love: Hosea 1:1-2:1
- 2:2-8
- 2:14-23
- 3:1-5
- 6 "For Richer": Esther and Xerxes-Married for Such a Time as This: Esther 4:9-8:17
- 7 "For Poorer": Hannah and Elkanah Living Beyond Their Resources: 1 Samuel 1:1-2:11
- 8 "In Sickness": Jacob and Rachel's Childless Love: Genesis 29:1-30:8
- 9 "And in Health": Jacob and Leah's Loveless Abundance: Genesis 29:30-35
- 30:9-24,43
- 31:3
- 32:22-32
- 10 "To Love and to Cherish": The Pure Sensual Love of the Shulammite Maiden and the Shepherd: Song of Songs 2:14-5:1
- 7:1-8:14
- 11 "Till Death Us Do Part": Mr and Mrs. Ezekiel's Last Day Together: Ezekiel 24:15-27
- 1 Corinthians 7:29-30
- 12 "According to God's Holy Law": Priscilla and Aquila Married for God: Acts 18:1-4,18-28
- Romans 16:3-4
- Leader's Notes
