Marriage 101
Marriage is the lifelong commitment between how many people?
What is two?
What do newlyweds exchange to symbolize commitment?
What are wedding bands (or rings)?
This Old Testament couple met when Abraham’s servant found her drawing water at a well. Who are they?
Who are Isaac and Rebekah?
True or False: the Bible says “It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman and in a wide house.”
True
The NT book of James says we should be quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to become _____.
What is Angry?
According to Genesis 2:24, a man shall leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two shall become what?
What is one flesh?
This wedding tradition involves a bride carrying flowers down the aisle, originally believed to help ward off bad luck and represent fertility and new beginnings. What is it?
What is carrying a bridal bouquet?
This U.S. president and First Lady were married for over 56 years and are often remembered for their visible love and devotion. Who are they?
Who are Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter?
This man called his wife his sister not once, but twice in separate encounters, because he feared for his life.
Who is Abraham?
This communication skill involves listening first and reflecting back what you heard.
What is "active listening"?
This simple phrase is considered one of the most powerful in a healthy marriage: “Will you ______ me?”
What is forgive?
Which British queen helped popularize the white wedding dress when she married Prince Albert in 1840?
Who is Queen Victoria?
This biblical couple risked their lives for the Apostle Paul and even hosted a church in their home. Who are they?
Who are Priscilla and Aquila?
This man worked seven years for the woman he loved, only to wake up married to her sister!
Who is Jacob?
When one spouse assumes they know what the other is thinking without asking, counselors call this communication mistake what?
What is "mind reading"?
What are the three traditional vows most commonly included in wedding ceremonies?
What are "for better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health"?
In many Western weddings, the bride traditionally stands on this side of the groom, a custom dating back to when the groom kept his sword hand free. Which side?
What is the left side?
This famous evangelist was married to Ruth for nearly 64 years, and together they became one of the most influential Christian couples of the 20th century. Who are they?
Who are Billy and Ruth Graham?
How many wives did Solomon have?
Bonus points if you know how many concubines he had as well!
What are 700 wives?
AND
300 concubines
What are the five different love languages?
What are words of affirmation, quality time, receiving gifts, acts of service, and physical touch.
Marriage researcher Dr. John Gottman found that stable marriages maintain approximately this positive-to-negative interaction ratio during conflict. What is it?
What is 5 to 1?
In many cultures, the wedding ring is worn on the fourth finger because of an ancient belief that a vein from this finger connected directly to the heart. What is this belief called?
What is the “vena amoris” (vein of love)?
Q: This couple’s marriage began with a seemingly unlikely proposal after the husband redeemed a widow from Moab and became part of the lineage of King David and Jesus. Who said “I do”?
Who are Boaz and Ruth?
This married couple lied about the amount they gave to the early church and both died on the same day. Who are they?
Who are Ananias and Sapphira?
John Gottman calls this the most destructive of the Four Horsemen.
What is "contempt"?