Singleness
What is one of the culture's view of singleness?
1) It is a problem
2) It is your freedom to be enjoyed
What is marriage? Look at Genesis 2:23-24
A one flesh union between a man and a woman
If you are not married, what are you?
Single
What is the definition of complemtarianism?
Not found in the Bible.
Both men and women are made equal in the image of God, in value and dignity, but have distinct roles and characteristics
Who was the first married couple?
Adam and Eve
What is the passage we looked at to talk about singleness and it's benefits?
1 Corinthians 6 & 7
How does God feel about divorce?
Look at Malachi 2:16
God HATES divorce
What is courtship?
Similar to biblical engagement and or biblical dating... It is pre-engagement for marriage
It is God-centered and Marriage focused
It is led by faith
What are the roles of a biblical man and woman? Look at Ephesians 5 and Genesis 2:15,18-25
Men should be leaders, bold, humble, servant-leaders, workers, and exemplary in love.
Women should be wise, reverent, kind, beautiful-within, fears the Lord and submissive
Marriage is a shadow of what?
+100 if you know the Bible verse
Christ and the church Ephesians 5:31-32
Jesus ____ your singleness and how?
Jesus OWNS your singleness... Singleness and Marriage are important because they both belong to the Lord. Because you were bought with the precious blood of Jesus, what the Lord thinks about your relationships matters
Marriage is ____ God and Marriage is ____ God
Bonus +100 if you can give a bible verse for each claim
Marriage is FROM God and FOR God
Matthew 19:5-6 (From God)
Colossians 1:16 (For God)
Therefore, Marriage is not about you. It is self-giving and self-sacrificing.
Marriage and courtship is less about _____ and more about ______
Feelings and Faith
Above all, when looking, it is less about how they look, how you feel, or simply that they are Christians. But they are GODLY Christians.
Do both fear God, love God, and a desire to grow in the Word of God?
Sit down, Stand up
Name 4 single people in the Bible?
Jesus
Paul
John The Baptist
Ruth
How is singleness a gift from God?
Think about the Eunuch in Isaiah 56:3-4 and what Jesus said in Mark 10:29-31
The Eunuch is single, but if they follow God, and they obey him, not the world, He will give them something better than children, better than a family... a relationship with Him!
Singleness is redeemed, because you get God. You get God himself.
In Mark you don’t just get God, you get God’s family.
When God saves you, He saves you to His people.
"Most foundation-ally, Marriage is the _______ of ______ and ultimately, Marriage is the ________ of _______
Doing of God and Display of God
What are the 4 steps to beginning a courtship or marriage relationship?
1) Priorities and Ultimates (God > Self)
2) Scripture + Wisdom (Word)
3) Prayer + Counseling (Prayer + Church)
4) Meditation + Waiting (Faith + Patience)
What were the effects of the fall on men and women?
Genesis 3:16
Desire to control your husband
Desire to rule over your wife
2 Reasons For Divorce in the Bible
+100 for bible verses attached to each
1) Sexual Immorality (Matthew 19:9)
2) Abandonment by an unbeliever (1 Corinthians 7:15)
Name two benefits of singleness and how they are gifts? Look at 1 Corinthians 7:27-31
Breed's content: teaches you that all you need at the end of the day is the Lord. Your singleness will teach you to be blessed only with Jesus
Breed's devotion: Singleness helps you to be soly devoted to the Lord, free from distraction, and other worldly obstacles.
What are some hardships of marriage show in 1 Corinthians 7?
Up to the leader for who answered better
Stages of Marriage For The Jews During Biblical Times
1) Family Agreement + Public Announcement - Bridal price or dowry was made - in case of divorce, a price had to be paid
2) Betrothal - started once the families agreed on engagement. Public announcement made it offical, and this was a contract as binding as marriage
3) Offical Marriage: Ceremony of consummation and begins physically living together
Complementarianism in the church
Look at 1 Timothy 2:8-15
Men should be praying without anger or quarreling, should be the ones leading in teaching and modeling.
Women should be modest and self-controlled
Women should be godly, submissive, and not allowed to exercise authority over a man through teaching
Will be redeemed through childbearing and rearing, and leaders in the household of how to love her children and her husband (Titus 2:4-5)
Explain the Wedding Supper of the Lamb
+100 for bible verses
Revelations 19:7-10
John's vision pictures a wedding feast (Similar to Wedding of Cana) where the Lamb (Jesus) and His Bride (the church)
“Blessed are those who are invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb” (Revelation 19:9). The marriage supper of the Lamb is a glorious celebration of all who are in Christ!