To Marry or Not to Marry? That Is the Question
1 Corinthians 7:25-40
1. Discuss these questions: Is it better to be single or married? What factors into your decision?
2. Vs. 29-31 mentions five areas where our perspective on life ought to take on new life as we live with eternity in view. How should each take on a new shape:
- Marriage
- Mourning
- Rejoicing
- Purchasing
- Possessions
3. Talk about the section of the message that dealt with the deification of the family. Do you agree or disagree? As you think about this look up the following texts and discuss them: (think about what they are saying in terms of the family and the kingdom of God)
- Matthew 10:34-39
- Mark 3:31-35
- Luke 9:57-62
4. Why is marrying a believer so important? For those of you with children, how will you guide them toward owning this as an essential component in finding a mate?
5. How would you summarize Paul’s perspective on marriage as you reflect on all of chapter 7.
6. Formulate your own question from this text to share with the group.
7. Pray for the marriages represented by the group. Pray for anyone that you know who is making a decision about marriage or in a relationship moving toward marriage. Pray for wisdom in how best to pour into the life of our family and into the life of the church.
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