lesson 1: healthy dating
lesson 2: principles of communication
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lesson 3: basic truths about marriage
lesson 4: the role of the husband
lesson 5: the role of the wife
2 peter 1:3 – does god give you the instruction you need to have a healthy relationship?
how can you find out?
“courtship” is not a term found in the bible. neither do dating. the word you use to call the relationship is not as important as following biblical principles. And regardless of whether the exact term is found in the Bible or not, the Bible contains all the principles you need to pursue the possibility of marriage. They’re not presented in list form, so you’ll have to dig into the word to discover the principles that will be most important as you seek to have a healthy relationship.
romans 12:2 – where should believers not look to form principles for courtship? where should believers look?
Are there any worldly influences that have shaped your relationship? so what? Are there any mundane practices in your courtship that you think you might need to change or adjust?
What should be the central goal of your relationship according to this verse?
2 corinthians 6:14-15 – what can you learn from this verse about who you should be in a relationship with?
Are there other principles you can learn from this passage?
1 Timothy 2:9-10, 1 Peter 3:1-4, Ruth 2:11 –
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what kind of things should you look for in a partner? Is the focus of these verses external or internal? Why is it important to focus on internal qualities instead of external ones?
what kinds of things should you be doing to become the kind of person god wants you to be?
Philippians 3:18-20, 1 John 2:15-17 –
what is the worldly approach to relationships? What are some of the “earthly things” that many couples fixate on?
According to these verses, what should you not do? what should you do? Are there any examples of areas where you need a less earthly mindset or a more heavenly mindset?
Psalms 143:10, 2 Corinthians 5:15, Philippians 4:8 –
is your courtship centered on god? are they together living for him? In what way has your relationship been self-centered, if any? what are some specific things you should do to make your relationship more god centered?
how can you spend your time together to make it more god centered? give specific applications.
psalms 119:105 – how can god guide you in your relationship? What should you do if he has a disagreement? are you satisfied with the amount of time you spend together studying the word? why or why not?
proverbs 3:5-7 – how else can god guide you in your relationship? Do you usually pray together when faced with a disagreement to find a solution or share your own understanding? Are you satisfied with the amount of time you spend together in prayer? why or why not?
proverbs 11:14, 15:22 – what principles can you learn from these verses? how can they be applied to courtship? When during a courtship is it time to get a lawyer?
1 Timothy 4:12, 1 Thessalonians 4:7-8 – What principles can you learn from these verses? How is God’s way different from the world’s way when it comes to purity? what is the accepted common cultural standard these days? what is god’s standard?
Romans 13:13-14, Ephesians 4:27 – Why do even “good” Christians fail in the area of purity? What does it mean to make no provision for meat? What kinds of situations are dangerous?
matthew 26:41, romans 6:12-14 – how did jesus describe the disciples? Have you ever found that your spirit is willing, but your flesh is weak? Are they satisfied with their performance as a couple in resisting temptation? why or why not? what specific guidelines/standards should they set to protect against their weak meat? Are there any new standards that I should discuss and set together?
genesis 24:4 – what was abraham’s purpose in sending his servant on this mission? what is the purpose of your relationship? how would you describe your relationship now? what is your mission in your relationship? does it have a purpose? Are you moving towards a common goal?
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homework passage – judges 14, 15:1-5, 16:1-22, genesis 24
1. read the passages above. Answer the following questions on your own, and then discuss together.
a. what can you learn from samson about how not to look for a relationship?
b. What mistakes did Samson make when looking for a wife?
c. what was the motivation behind samson’s decisions?
d. how could samson get better at communication?
e. What were the key issues in Samson and Delilah’s relationship?
f. What mistakes did Delilah make?
g. what do you think was the motivation behind delilah’s decisions?
h. Compare and contrast the story of Samson’s failed relationships with Isaac’s marriage.
me. What principles can you learn from Genesis 24 that you can apply to your relationship?
j. what did abraham do right? Your servant of him? Rebeca, your family of him? isaac?
k. What are the key principles that guided decision making?
l. what qualities of character does rebekah display?
m. what do you notice about the servant’s communication? Was her communication effective? what biblical principles did he follow? How can you apply these communication principles to your relationship?
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