Discussion References Weeks 6 – 10
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Week 6: Marriage Is a Sacred Design
Genesis 2:18; Genesis 2:24
You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness. NIV
Week 7: Why Is Marriage Easier for Some Couples?
Matthew 7:12; 1 Peter 5:5
So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets. NIV
All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” NIV
Week 8: What’s the Main Thing in Your Marriage?
1 Corinthians 3:10-13
…But each one should be careful how he builds. For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ. If any man builds on this foundation using gold, silver, costly stones, wood, hay or straw, his work will be shown for what it is, because the Day will bring it to light. NIV
Week 9: The Foundation for Marriage
1 Corinthians 1:27-31
But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. He chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things-and the things that are not-to nullify the things that are, so that no one may boast before him. It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God; that is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption. Therefore, as it is written: ‘Let him who boasts boast in the Lord.’ NIV
Week 10: The Establishment Stage of Marriage
1 Corinthians 3:10-13
By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as an expert builder, and someone else is building on it. But each one should be careful how he builds. For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ. If any man builds on this foundation using gold, silver, costly stones, wood, hay or straw, his work will be shown for what it is, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test the quality of each man’s work. NIV