God created marriage and romantic love between a man and woman. The Bible includes accounts of romances like Adam and Eve, Isaac and Rebecca, and Jacob and Rachel to show God's view of marriage. While these relationships faced challenges, God offers forgiveness and healing. Jesus affirmed marriage by performing his first miracle at a wedding in Cana. The Bible uses the relationship between God and humanity as a marriage to represent his tender, intimate love for people.
CHAPTER 1.PARADOXICAL PARTNERS BASED ON ROM. 12:9
CHAPTER 2.WHEN OPPOSITES ARE THE SAME BASED ON Rom. 14:6
CHAPTER 3.THE FOOLISHNESS OF THE CROSS- I COR. 1:18-31
CHAPTER 4.THE POWER OF WEAKNESS BASED ON II COR. 12:1-10
CHAPTER 5.THE PARADOX OF BURDENS Based on Gal. 6:1-10
CHAPTER 6.THE PARADOX OF BLESSING BASED ON GAL.6:1-10
CHAPTER 7.THE PARADOX OF PRIDE Based on Gal. 6:3
CHAPTER 8.PRAISEWORTHY PRIDE Based on Gal. 6:4
CHAPTER 9.GOOD OUT OF EVIL Based on Phil. 1:12-26
CHAPTER 10.FRUITFUL FRUSTRATION Based on I Thess. 2:13F
CHAPTER 11.THE PARADOX OF MONEY Based on I Tim. 6:3-10
CHAPTER 12. PAUL'S PARADOXICAL PERSONALITY Acts 21:17-26
This is the life story of Abraham and his family. It is a Bible commentary on this man and his family that is the most honored of all around the world, for Abraham is considered the father of all three of the great religions of the world.
CHAPTER 1.PARADOXICAL PARTNERS BASED ON ROM. 12:9
CHAPTER 2.WHEN OPPOSITES ARE THE SAME BASED ON Rom. 14:6
CHAPTER 3.THE FOOLISHNESS OF THE CROSS- I COR. 1:18-31
CHAPTER 4.THE POWER OF WEAKNESS BASED ON II COR. 12:1-10
CHAPTER 5.THE PARADOX OF BURDENS Based on Gal. 6:1-10
CHAPTER 6.THE PARADOX OF BLESSING BASED ON GAL.6:1-10
CHAPTER 7.THE PARADOX OF PRIDE Based on Gal. 6:3
CHAPTER 8.PRAISEWORTHY PRIDE Based on Gal. 6:4
CHAPTER 9.GOOD OUT OF EVIL Based on Phil. 1:12-26
CHAPTER 10.FRUITFUL FRUSTRATION Based on I Thess. 2:13F
CHAPTER 11.THE PARADOX OF MONEY Based on I Tim. 6:3-10
CHAPTER 12. PAUL'S PARADOXICAL PERSONALITY Acts 21:17-26
This is the life story of Abraham and his family. It is a Bible commentary on this man and his family that is the most honored of all around the world, for Abraham is considered the father of all three of the great religions of the world.
The Christian approach to these subjects
-Zac Poonen
INDEX
*. Preface
1. Dynamite - Handle With Care!
2. Opposite Poles Attract
3. Love Is A Many-Splendoured Thing
4. Two Shall Become One
5. Finding Your Better Half
6. For Girls Only
7. Countdown To The Wedding
8. The Highway of Happiness
*. A Wedding Hymn
CFC, Christian Fellowship Church, Christian Fellowship Center, Christian Fellowship Centre
IV. Closer Wooing . . . - 193
An evening with opening hearts : the
story of a supper and a walk in the
moonlight and the shadows.
V. The Greatest Wooing . . . 219
A night and a day with hardening hearts :
the story of tender passion and of a ter-
rible tragedy.
VL An Appointed Tryst Unexpectedly Kept
A day of startling joyous surprises.
VII Another Tryst .... 243
A story of fishing, of guests at break-
fast, and of a walk and talk by the edge
of blue Galilee.
I. Our Future Home the Place
Where He Is 7
II. This Earth-Life Our Preparation for Being Where He Is 15
III. The Personal Value of Being Where He Is . . .29
IV. Life Consummated in Being Where He Is 37
Jesus was saying abraham saw his day and was gladGLENN PEASE
This is a study of Jesus saying that Abraham saw His day and was glad. He went on to say that He was before Abraham and thus confirmed His deity in the presence of His enemies.
A verse by verse commentary on Ezekiel 18 dealing with the soul who sins will die, ..Each man will suffer for his own sins and not because of his father's sins.
PERSONAL,VALUE,
CONTENTS
I. Our Future Home the Place Where He Is 7
II. This Earth-Life Our Preparation for Being Where He Is 15
III. The Personal Value of Being Where He Is . . .29
IV. Life Consummated in Being Where He Is 37
Commentators have been at a loss for words to praise the worth of this chapter. Almost every sentence is filled with essential doctrine. A. T. Pierson wrote, “This eighth chapter of Romans is one of the mountaintops of the New Testament. It is the grandest thing Paul ever wrote, and if he had written nothing else, he has here given us a continent of thought, broad as the grace of God; and we might spend eternity in exploring it and still feel that we had touched but the borders of this wondrous theme.”
This is a study of Jesus in Gethsemane, and the prayer he prayed in deep agony of spirit. None can know the depth of His emotions, but we see in Scripture that Jesus went on to plead for us.
the story of friendship . how to use funny stories in teaching English .Asmaa Hassan
This stroy has been written and presented by Asmaa Shehata Hassan , EFL Master student , in alecture in the Faculty of Education , " Ain Shams University ", under the supervision of prof .Zeinab El _Naggar . aprofessor in the same faculty , curriculum and Instruction Department . it was about using humor to maximize English Language learning.
The Christian approach to these subjects
-Zac Poonen
INDEX
*. Preface
1. Dynamite - Handle With Care!
2. Opposite Poles Attract
3. Love Is A Many-Splendoured Thing
4. Two Shall Become One
5. Finding Your Better Half
6. For Girls Only
7. Countdown To The Wedding
8. The Highway of Happiness
*. A Wedding Hymn
CFC, Christian Fellowship Church, Christian Fellowship Center, Christian Fellowship Centre
IV. Closer Wooing . . . - 193
An evening with opening hearts : the
story of a supper and a walk in the
moonlight and the shadows.
V. The Greatest Wooing . . . 219
A night and a day with hardening hearts :
the story of tender passion and of a ter-
rible tragedy.
VL An Appointed Tryst Unexpectedly Kept
A day of startling joyous surprises.
VII Another Tryst .... 243
A story of fishing, of guests at break-
fast, and of a walk and talk by the edge
of blue Galilee.
I. Our Future Home the Place
Where He Is 7
II. This Earth-Life Our Preparation for Being Where He Is 15
III. The Personal Value of Being Where He Is . . .29
IV. Life Consummated in Being Where He Is 37
Jesus was saying abraham saw his day and was gladGLENN PEASE
This is a study of Jesus saying that Abraham saw His day and was glad. He went on to say that He was before Abraham and thus confirmed His deity in the presence of His enemies.
A verse by verse commentary on Ezekiel 18 dealing with the soul who sins will die, ..Each man will suffer for his own sins and not because of his father's sins.
PERSONAL,VALUE,
CONTENTS
I. Our Future Home the Place Where He Is 7
II. This Earth-Life Our Preparation for Being Where He Is 15
III. The Personal Value of Being Where He Is . . .29
IV. Life Consummated in Being Where He Is 37
Commentators have been at a loss for words to praise the worth of this chapter. Almost every sentence is filled with essential doctrine. A. T. Pierson wrote, “This eighth chapter of Romans is one of the mountaintops of the New Testament. It is the grandest thing Paul ever wrote, and if he had written nothing else, he has here given us a continent of thought, broad as the grace of God; and we might spend eternity in exploring it and still feel that we had touched but the borders of this wondrous theme.”
This is a study of Jesus in Gethsemane, and the prayer he prayed in deep agony of spirit. None can know the depth of His emotions, but we see in Scripture that Jesus went on to plead for us.
the story of friendship . how to use funny stories in teaching English .Asmaa Hassan
This stroy has been written and presented by Asmaa Shehata Hassan , EFL Master student , in alecture in the Faculty of Education , " Ain Shams University ", under the supervision of prof .Zeinab El _Naggar . aprofessor in the same faculty , curriculum and Instruction Department . it was about using humor to maximize English Language learning.
Saurabh Sabikhi, winner of Grab Your Dream Season 1, visited South Africa for the trip of his lifetime. Here are some lovely stories he has returned with.
Here's your chance to make your travel dream come true. Visit www.grabyourdream,com
A look into the Biblical passages that focus on "one another". This is a reflection tool to help you understand the context of your relationships as well as review God's call for us to like together.
The church is the mother of believers--the God-ordained school of virtue in which Christian disciples learn how to desire the good and to reject what is false. Romans 12:9ff outlines covenant life in the congregation.
In this Sunday’s Gospel we hear the three most important words given to us in the Bible. By far, it is the greatest and hardest thing Christ asked us to do...but truly…it is all that really, really matters.
What are those words…and why do we find it so hard to follow them?
Check it out….
The Hope of Salvation - Jude 1:24-25 - MessageCole Hartman
Jude gives us hope at the end of a dark letter. In a dark world like today, we need the light of Christ to shine brighter and brighter. Jude shows us where to fix our focus so we can be filled with God's goodness and glory. Join us to explore this incredible passage.
2 Peter 3: Because some scriptures are hard to understand and some will force them to say things God never intended, Peter warns us to take care.
https://youtu.be/nV4kGHFsEHw
Exploring the Mindfulness Understanding Its Benefits.pptxMartaLoveguard
Slide 1: Title: Exploring the Mindfulness: Understanding Its Benefits
Slide 2: Introduction to Mindfulness
Mindfulness, defined as the conscious, non-judgmental observation of the present moment, has deep roots in Buddhist meditation practice but has gained significant popularity in the Western world in recent years. In today's society, filled with distractions and constant stimuli, mindfulness offers a valuable tool for regaining inner peace and reconnecting with our true selves. By cultivating mindfulness, we can develop a heightened awareness of our thoughts, feelings, and surroundings, leading to a greater sense of clarity and presence in our daily lives.
Slide 3: Benefits of Mindfulness for Mental Well-being
Practicing mindfulness can help reduce stress and anxiety levels, improving overall quality of life.
Mindfulness increases awareness of our emotions and teaches us to manage them better, leading to improved mood.
Regular mindfulness practice can improve our ability to concentrate and focus our attention on the present moment.
Slide 4: Benefits of Mindfulness for Physical Health
Research has shown that practicing mindfulness can contribute to lowering blood pressure, which is beneficial for heart health.
Regular meditation and mindfulness practice can strengthen the immune system, aiding the body in fighting infections.
Mindfulness may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and obesity by reducing stress and improving overall lifestyle habits.
Slide 5: Impact of Mindfulness on Relationships
Mindfulness can help us better understand others and improve communication, leading to healthier relationships.
By focusing on the present moment and being fully attentive, mindfulness helps build stronger and more authentic connections with others.
Mindfulness teaches us how to be present for others in difficult times, leading to increased compassion and understanding.
Slide 6: Mindfulness Techniques and Practices
Focusing on the breath and mindful breathing can be a simple way to enter a state of mindfulness.
Body scan meditation involves focusing on different parts of the body, paying attention to any sensations and feelings.
Practicing mindful walking and eating involves consciously focusing on each step or bite, with full attention to sensory experiences.
Slide 7: Incorporating Mindfulness into Daily Life
You can practice mindfulness in everyday activities such as washing dishes or taking a walk in the park.
Adding mindfulness practice to daily routines can help increase awareness and presence.
Mindfulness helps us become more aware of our needs and better manage our time, leading to balance and harmony in life.
Slide 8: Summary: Embracing Mindfulness for Full Living
Mindfulness can bring numerous benefits for physical and mental health.
Regular mindfulness practice can help achieve a fuller and more satisfying life.
Mindfulness has the power to change our perspective and way of perceiving the world, leading to deeper se
A375 Example Taste the taste of the Lord, the taste of the Lord The taste of...franktsao4
It seems that current missionary work requires spending a lot of money, preparing a lot of materials, and traveling to far away places, so that it feels like missionary work. But what was the result they brought back? It's just a lot of photos of activities, fun eating, drinking and some playing games. And then we have to do the same thing next year, never ending. The church once mentioned that a certain missionary would go to the field where she used to work before the end of his life. It seemed that if she had not gone, no one would be willing to go. The reason why these missionary work is so difficult is that no one obeys God’s words, and the Bible is not the main content during missionary work, because in the eyes of those who do not obey God’s words, the Bible is just words and cannot be connected with life, so Reading out God's words is boring because it doesn't have any life experience, so it cannot be connected with human life. I will give a few examples in the hope that this situation can be changed. A375
Why is this So? ~ Do Seek to KNOW (English & Chinese).pptxOH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma teaching of Kamma-Vipaka (Intentional Actions-Ripening Effects).
A Presentation for developing morality, concentration and wisdom and to spur us to practice the Dhamma diligently.
The texts are in English and Chinese.
Discover various methods for clearing negative entities from your space and spirit, including energy clearing techniques, spiritual rituals, and professional assistance. Gain practical knowledge on how to implement these techniques to restore peace and harmony. For more information visit here: https://www.reikihealingdistance.com/negative-entity-removal/
In Jude 17-23 Jude shifts from piling up examples of false teachers from the Old Testament to a series of practical exhortations that flow from apostolic instruction. He preserves for us what may well have been part of the apostolic catechism for the first generation of Christ-followers. In these instructions Jude exhorts the believer to deal with 3 different groups of people: scoffers who are "devoid of the Spirit", believers who have come under the influence of scoffers and believers who are so entrenched in false teaching that they need rescue and pose some real spiritual risk for the rescuer. In all of this Jude emphasizes Jesus' call to rescue straying sheep, leaving the 99 safely behind and pursuing the 1.
2. Key Text:
“The Lord has appeared of old to
me, saying: ‘Yes, I have loved you
with an everlasting love; therefore
with loving kindness I have drawn
you’ ”
Jeremiah 31:3, NKJV
Key Thought: How are we to understand the
loving side of God?
3. Love is, perhaps,
the most readily
recalled attribute of
God. And, indeed,
we cannot overes-
timate God’s
love, nor exhaust
the depth of it. But
perhaps there is
one aspect of His
deep love that is
not duly regarded; LOVING OUR
that is, God as a CHILDREN
romantic.
4. To get a proper
perspective on God’s
romantic nature, we
need to remind
ourselves, first of all, of
the time frame exhibited
in the Bible. This book
covers thousands of
years of human history.
And like all history
books, the Bible as a
whole contains records
of kings and queens,
JESUS GIVE US
JESUS GIVE US
wars and battle plans, HIS EXAMPLE
HIS EXAMPLE
and political intrigue.
5. No history book, though,
records everything. The
same is true of Scripture.
One does not find an
exhaustive historical
record in the broad scope
of time that the Bible
covers. A lot of things are
skipped over. Most
interestingly, though, is
that God includes tender
romances within the
historical record He
inspired the prophets to
write. The question is,
Why would the Lord include these kinds of love stories, stories of
romance, in what is so much a history book? Does that tell us
something about His own nature and how importantly He views
romance? This week we’ll look at why these accounts are included
and what we can learn from them.
6. 1. The First Romance
1. The First Romance
“And Adam said,
This is now bone of
my bones, and flesh
of my flesh: she shall
be called Woman,
because she was
taken out of Man”
(Gen. 2:23).
We need to begin with the initial chapters of Genesis for the first
romance in Scripture, that of Adam and Eve. Adam and Eve are
special creations of God. Both male and female reflect His image
(Gen. 1:26, 27). Both Adam and Eve receive their life as a result of
God’s incredible creative power. The complexity of our physical
bodies remains one of the most powerful testimonies to the wisdom
and might of our Creator.
7. Perhaps the most
obvious point from MARITAL LOVE
this account is just
how intimately and
closely tied together
these two are. God
creates the woman
out of the body of
the man; they are,
literally, of the same
flesh and blood.
Adam then breaks out into what has been called the Bible’s first
“love song” or “love poem,” in which he openly acknowledges just
how closely tied each is to the other. In Hebrew, the word for “man”
that he uses in verse 23 is ish; the word he uses for “woman” is
ishah, again showing just how closely tied they are.
8. In verse 24, the
Bible says that
a man will
leave his
parents and
cleave unto his
wife, and they
shall be “one
flesh,” another
powerful
indicator of the
intimacy meant
for them
(Some have wondered, What parents is the Bible talking about here,
because there were none then? The point is, Moses wrote this
account many centuries after it happened, and he used the story of
their creation to explain in more detail what marriage meant.)
9. Finally, their nakedness also revealed the intense closeness and
intimacy between this first couple. Whatever else their relationship
originally entailed, romantic love was certainly a major part of it. God
is not against romance. On the contrary, He created us as beings
capable of experiencing it. In fact, that seems to be one of the basic
elements He created in us.
10. REFLECTION:
Romantic love is such a
wonderful, God-given gift to
humanity.
If you are in a proper romantic
relationship, what things can you
do to protect it from all that can go
wrong?
11. 2. Biblical Romances
Although the Bible covers a lot of history, it has made time to
depict some romances. There was a strong, affectionate bond
between Abraham and Sarah. He doesn’t desert her during her
long years of barrenness. In fact, it is only at Sarah’s urging
that Abraham takes Hagar as a surrogate wife. The ties of love
between Abraham and Sarah are strong. (See Genesis 16.)
12. ISAAC AND REBECCA
ISAAC AND REBECCA It takes a lengthy
chapter in
Genesis to record
Abraham’s
servant’s long trip
to find Isaac a
wife. Upon his
return with
Rebecca, the
inspired account
includes another
love story. (See
Genesis 24.)
13. Another romance given a lot of time JACOB AND RACHEL
in the Bible is the one between
Jacob and Rachel. In quick strokes,
the picture is painted of Jacob’s
impulsive and warm response to
Rachel. Apart from the Song of
Songs, there isn’t another example
in Scripture of a man and a woman
kissing, certainly not before
marriage. And if we recall that God
is the ultimate author of Scripture,
and through His inspiration the book
of Genesis was written, we are re-
minded that God is a romantic,
because He includes this love story and this kiss in the Bible. (See
Genesis 29.) (If you were writing a history book spanning thousands of
years, covering the creation of humankind and its Fall, why would you
include this romantic detail?) In the historical period enclosed within
the book of Genesis, there must be many time gaps. Yet, God inspired
the inclusion of these warm love stories.
14. Go back over the
stories of these
romances. Whatever the
JESUS love that existed, these
accounts are in many
ways similar to
romance and love
stories all over the
world; that is, these
people faced many
challenges and suffered
from the mistakes of
one or both parties.
WIFE HUSBAND What were some of the
things done wrong that
brought so much pain
THE PERFECT TRIANGLE and suffering to these
relationships? Most
important, how can we
learn from their
mistakes?
15. REFLECTION :
Unfortunately, many have made similar
mistakes, or even worse. The good news
is that God not only forgives, He heals.
Whatever romantic mistakes you have
made, how can you learn to seek the
forgiveness and healing that come from
the Cross?
16. 3. God’s Love
Genesis shows, right
from the start, that
romance was to be a
basic part of the
human experience.
One man with one
woman, period. That
was God’s ideal, the
biblical prototype that
models what romantic
love was to be about.
It’s fascinating, too, how often the Bible uses imagery of love, of
marriage, to depict the kind of love relationship God seeks with His
people. Nothing is to be more intimate than a husband and a wife—
except, perhaps, a person’s individual relationship with God.
17. Read Exodus 20:5. What
word in there reveals
God’s feelings toward His
people? How are we to
understand that word in
the context of God?
Many times God expresses His jealousy over His
people. (See also Exod. 34:14, Deut. 4:24, Joel 2:18.)
Jealousy is a feeling lovers get when they think that
their beloved is not faithful to them. God is not a
distant, non feeling, impersonal benign “force.” He
is a personal Being with profound affection for the
human family. However hard it is for us to grasp,
God does love us and, like any lover, He is pained by
our unfaithfulness.
18. Look up the following texts.
What are they saying? How
do they help us to
understand God’s feelings
toward us? Isa. 43:4, 62:5,
Ezek. 16:1–15, Jer. 31:3, Rev.
21:9.
The Bible openly teaches that
God deeply loves individual
human beings. This is not an
easy concept to grasp, only
because the concept of God,
the Creator of the universe,
isn’t an easy concept to grasp.
After all, we can barely understand the universe as a whole; how
much less, then, the One who created it? At the same time, though,
God has not only declared His love for us, He has shown it to us in
many powerful ways. The greatest, of course, is the Cross and what
happened there. What more proof do we need of God’s love for us
than what we have been given at Calvary?
19. REFLECTION:
Think what it would mean were
God to hate us or to be indifferent
to us or to merely like us.
But the Bible says that God loves
us.
What does that mean to you,
personally, and how does this
amazing idea (that God loves us)
influence how you live?
20. 4. A Book of Romance
4
Libraries could be filled with books that deal with the difficult question
of human suffering, difficult especially for those who believe in a
loving and all-powerful God (for the atheist, suffering is merely part of
what it means to live in a godless and meaningless universe and thus
doesn’t present the difficult philosophical questions it does for
Christians). However, without an understanding of the great
controversy between Christ and Satan, most of those books don’t
make much headway (even with an understanding of the cosmic
drama, the question of suffering is, indeed, difficult enough).
21. And although the question of human suffering touches all aspects
of life, we mustn’t forget life’s pleasures either. Why does food
taste so good? Why so many taste buds perfectly matched to
sense the many appealing flavors in food? Why are there so many
shades of color? Why is the human eye able to connect with, and
revel in, all the vivid colors? Why the joy of married sexuality?
22. The answer to all
these questions is the
same: it’s because
God has made us that
way. God created
humans as physical
beings who are
intended to enjoy
physical
pleasures.
No book of the Bible deals with this topic better than the Song of
Songs. Why is that book in the Bible? It is a book of sheer romantic
pleasure. All the sexual pleasures included in the book have no
connection to child-bearing. The book explicitly reminds us of the
specific pleasures God designed and intended for husbands and
wives. The effervescent springs of romantic love can be traced to
their source in God.
23. Reproduction certainly doesn’t require the kind of pleasure that sexual
activity offers. Some forms of life simply split in half to reproduce.
Imagine if that were what we went through in order to reproduce. Even
now, humans occasionally use methods of artificial insemination that
don’t involve pleasure. Why do we have the exact nerve endings
needed to enjoy sensory pleasure, even sexual pleasure?
24. Skim through the Song of
Solomon. What does the book
say to you about how God
views the pleasures of the
flesh in the right context?
Of course, compared to many of the crude and licentious practices of
our surrounding culture, Christian ideas about sex, marriage, and
physical pleasures, in general, can seem outdated, prudish, and
restrictive. But these principles come from the One who created our
physical pleasures, the One who knows how they can best be enjoyed.
Who alone but God can even begin to assess the pain and suffering
caused by the abuse of these wonderful gifts? Who hasn’t been
impacted in one way or another by their abuse?
25. 5. Jesus and Romance
5. Jesus and Romance
Read John 2:1–11. What
does this tell us about
Jesus’ attitude toward
marriage and romantic
love? What does it mean
that He gave His blessing to
such boisterous and long,
drawn-out affairs as Jewish
weddings were in that day
and age?
Jesus had just returned from the wilderness of temptation,
where He Himself had drunk the cup of woe. But from there He
came forth to give the human family the cup of blessing and to
consecrate the warm relationships of human life. Jesus, who
officiated at the first wedding in the Garden of Eden, now
performs His first miracle. Where? At a wedding meal.
26. The running out of drink was,
then, more than a minor
disappointment. It was a
catastrophe, and the mother
of Jesus comes to describe
the emergency to Him. She
suggests nothing, nor is she
passive. She speaks to the
servants of the household and
urges, “Whatever He tells you,
do it.”
Jesus then tells the servants
to fill six water pots.
Archaeologists say that at that
time a storage jar could hold
15–25 gallons. At a minimum
then, we are talking about at
least ninety gallons. Some
scholars suggest at least one
hundred twenty gallons.
27. The next thing we hear is the
steward’s exuberant exclamation
to the bridegroom, congratulating
him: “ ‘ Every man at the
beginning sets out the good wine,
and when the guests have well
drunk, then the inferior. You have
kept the good wine until now!’ ”
(John 2:10, NKJV).
NKJV
If there are four quarts to a gallon
and each quart yields six glasses,
the size generally used at wedding
receptions, that amount is a
minimum total of 2,160 glasses.
This means, then, 2,160 servings
of the finest drink for one little
wedding party in a backwater
village of Galilee. Jesus, at a
wedding, pours out the best that
anyone had ever tasted.
28. REFLECTION:
Romantic love and marriage are,
indeed, wonderful gifts from God. We
must remember, too, that Jesus was
never married, and thus He leaves an
example that shows that not everyone
has to get married.
Single people can live full and
productive and joyful lives as well as
married people can..
29. Further Study: In both the Old and the New Testament, marriage is
utilized to represent the tender and sacred union that exists between
Christ and His people. To the mind of Jesus, the gladness of wedding
festivities pointed forward to the rejoicing of that day when He shall
bring home His bride to the Father’s house, and the redeemed with
the Redeemer shall sit down to the marriage supper of the Lamb. He
says, “As the bridegroom rejoices over the bride, so shall your God
rejoice over you” (Isa. 62:5, NKJV).
“You shall no longer be termed
Forsaken” (vs. 4, NKJV).
“But you will be called, ‘My Delight’
. . . for the Lord delights in you.’ . . .
God will rejoice over you”
(vss. 4, 5, NASB). “He will quiet
you with His love, He will rejoice
over you with singing”
(Zeph. 3:17, NKJV).
30. Scripture concludes with this same glorious theme. When the vision of
heavenly things was granted to John the apostle, he wrote, “I heard,
as it were, the voice of a great multitude, as the sound of many waters
and as the sound of mighty thundering, saying, ‘Alleluia! For the Lord
God Omnipotent reigns! Let us be glad and rejoice and give Him glory,
for the marriage of the Lamb has come, and His wife has made herself
ready.’ And to her it was granted to be
arrayed in fine linen, clean and bright.
. . . ‘Blessed are those who are called
to the marriage supper of the Lamb! .
. . These are the true sayings of God’ ”
(Rev. 19:6–9, NKJV).
31. ADAPT it! Effective for
SMALL GROUPS
Teaching Approach
ASSOCIATE truth – Why should I study this lesson?
DISCOVER truth – What does the Bible say about this
truth?
APPLY truth – How can this truth affect my life today?
PLAN using the truth – How can I use this truth today?
TRANSFER truth to life – What changes do I need in my
life
?
We invite you to download and study
each one of the 13 lessons about
“Glimpses of God”
Slideshare.net/chucho1943