The Jewish Wedding
Bob and Patti Aspling, guest preachers
Today, many people are asking, "Why get married?" Sure, the statistics
show that married people live longer and tend to be happier in the long
run, but why not just live together? Why get married in the first place?
Patti and I know that God created marriage, so it's more than just a good
idea. But after nearly 40 years of marriage, we've come to realize that
God gave marriage to more clearly reveal Himself and His character, and
to come to understand His ultimate desire for each of us throughout
eternity.
Now that's what I'm Talkin' About!
Everyone has needs; that's the way we are. Men have certain needs.
Women different needs. Marriage can get rough when our needs aren't
met. We tend to think that demanding that our spouse meet our needs is
the way to be happy in marriage. In reality, the opposite is true.
Happiness in marriage doesn't come from demanding what we want but
from meeting our spouse's needs. Find out how you can meet your
spouse's needs in this message.
After the message:
After the Honeymoon
Great marriages are not the ones where couples somehow avoid getting
angry with each other and never have conflicts. Conflict is sure to
happen in any marriage. Great marriages are those in which both
spouses have learned how to handle conflict well. Divorce courts are full
of couples with unresolved conflicts and anger toward each other. Come
and learn what God, the inventor of marriage, has to say about dealing
with anger and conflict in your marriage.
After the message:
Bob and Patti Aspling, guest preachers
Today, many people are asking, "Why get married?" Sure, the statistics
show that married people live longer and tend to be happier in the long
run, but why not just live together? Why get married in the first place?
Patti and I know that God created marriage, so it's more than just a good
idea. But after nearly 40 years of marriage, we've come to realize that
God gave marriage to more clearly reveal Himself and His character, and
to come to understand His ultimate desire for each of us throughout
eternity.
Now that's what I'm Talkin' About!
Everyone has needs; that's the way we are. Men have certain needs.
Women different needs. Marriage can get rough when our needs aren't
met. We tend to think that demanding that our spouse meet our needs is
the way to be happy in marriage. In reality, the opposite is true.
Happiness in marriage doesn't come from demanding what we want but
from meeting our spouse's needs. Find out how you can meet your
spouse's needs in this message.
After the message:
- [If married] Share with your spouse what things were new for you.
Ask your spouse, “Are these indeed your needs?” What one step
will you take next in regards to your marriage? - [If single] In your primary relationship(s), are you meeting their
(nonsexual) needs or just taking? How can Jesus meet your
unfulfilled needs (without a spouse)? How can you prepare now for
the spouse you may one day have?
After the Honeymoon
Great marriages are not the ones where couples somehow avoid getting
angry with each other and never have conflicts. Conflict is sure to
happen in any marriage. Great marriages are those in which both
spouses have learned how to handle conflict well. Divorce courts are full
of couples with unresolved conflicts and anger toward each other. Come
and learn what God, the inventor of marriage, has to say about dealing
with anger and conflict in your marriage.
After the message:
- When you get angry, where do you typically hang out on the Anger
Ladder? What one thing could you work on to move to the next
rung? Repent for the negative way(s) you handle anger and ask
God to train you to handle anger like He does. - Recall a conflict you had with your spouse (if married) or close
friend/family member (if single). In what way(s) did you handle the
conflict poorly? How could you have handled it better? - What is your goal in conflict: To win NMW? Escape ASAP?
Understand and be understood? - Describe how you forgive. Describe how God forgives. How
similar/different are they?
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In movies, books, and TV shows, it seems as though all the that,
couples are supposed to live happily ever after--just like the fairy
tales. However, all across our nation we are seeing this simply
isn't true. Half of all marriages end in divorce. Those who stick
together often live with troubled marriages. The reality is, most of
the work needed to create a “happily ever after” marriage takes
place after the wedding. God created marriage and has a lot to
say about how to operate it. Marriage can truly be a slice of
heaven on earth if we apply God’s Word to how we manage it.
Join us as we dig into God's Word. It could revolutionize your
marriage. If you're not married yet but hope to be someday, this
will prepare you for the biggest commitment of your life.
couples are supposed to live happily ever after--just like the fairy
tales. However, all across our nation we are seeing this simply
isn't true. Half of all marriages end in divorce. Those who stick
together often live with troubled marriages. The reality is, most of
the work needed to create a “happily ever after” marriage takes
place after the wedding. God created marriage and has a lot to
say about how to operate it. Marriage can truly be a slice of
heaven on earth if we apply God’s Word to how we manage it.
Join us as we dig into God's Word. It could revolutionize your
marriage. If you're not married yet but hope to be someday, this
will prepare you for the biggest commitment of your life.
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