Wednesday, July 6, 2011

July 3 Sermon: Wisdom for Marriage & Family

Pastor: Ryan Laughlin
Series: Proverbs 



Reflecting on our own wisdom: What brings longevity, happiness, and meaning to marriage? Consider
what our culture says, especially movies, TV, and pop music. If you are married, what about your
expectations going into marriage—what did these suggest about longevity, happiness and meaning in
marriage and where it is found?


Considering God’s wisdom: Read Prov. 5:15-19. There is a warning against adultery here; as well, there
is an affirmation about romantic love. What does the passage suggest? What is the significance of the
water imagery?


Does it surprise you to read this sensual imagery in the book of Proverbs? Why?


Where do you see this sensual approach to viewing marriage overemphasized? Underempasized?


Read the following passages: Prov 2:17, 21:9, 21:19, 25:24, 27:15, 6:20-21, 31:25-31

        How does a marriage relationship endure?

        What are the ideals and pitfalls of communication in marriage? Whose responsibility is good   

              communication? Who is to blame when it goes wrong?

        How does a family function well?


Practicing and sharing God’s wisdom: Does Proverbs offer a happy medium or balance between the
models of “friends” and “lovers”? Or another option?


Was this just a sermon for married people? Why?


Think of an unmarried/widowed/divorced non-believer friend of yours who is very frustrated at being
single. Let’s say they ask you tomorrow what you talked about this week at your Bible study. Knowing
they are struggling with their singlehood, what would you share with them?


What is one practice from God’s wisdom on marriage that you will begin this week?

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