God’s design
In what chapter of the Bible did the first marriage take place?
Genesis 2
Who was the first couple in the Bible?
Adam and Eve
Was Peter married?
Yes (See Mark 1:30 - It says Peter's mother-in-law was in bed with a fever.)
How long did Esther and the other maidens have to prepare before the King chose his Queen
twelve months
Fill in the blank
“A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than ( ) .”
Proverbs 31:10
Rubies
How did God create a wife for Adam?
He made her from his rib near his heart.
Who was married to Abraham?
Sarah
How did Isaac choose his wife?
He didn’t. His father sent a servant back to Mesopotamia to choose a wife from his own family
Which of his wives did Jacob love the most?
Rachel
Fill in the blank
“Above all, love each other deeply, because love ________”
covers a multitude of sins.
Who is the bride of Christ?
His Church (faithful believers)
Who was married to Isaac?
Rebekah
How many wives did Jacob have?
4 - Leah, Zilpah, Bilhah, Rachel
Why was Hannah’s and Elkanah’s marriage special?
Because although she was barren, her husband still loved and comforted her, and never threw her out of the marriage
Fill in the blanks
“He who finds a ( ) finds what is ( ) and receives ( ) from the Lord.”
Proverbs 18:22
Wife; good; favor
We must love our spouse with what kind of love?
Unconditional
Who was Ruth's second Husband?
Boaz
How many wives did King Solomon Have?
700
True or False
There are no marriage ceremonies in the Bible
True
Where is this in the Bible?
“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.”
1 Corinthians 13:4-7
Who must be the third person in any successful marriage?
God
Who did King Xerxes marry?
Esther
Who was King Solomon's first wife?
Naamah, Pharaoh's daughter
What happened to Lot’s wife and why?
She turned into a pillar of salt because she looked back at the burning city
Where is this in the Bible?
"Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate."
Mark 10:9