What Weakens/Strengthens a Marriage
Jeremiah 8: 8-10 What Weakens/Strengthens a Marriage CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Jer 8:10 says, “I will give their wives unto others…” So, there must be some reasons in this passage that the marriages were dissolved. We can find here and in other places some key problems. Your marriages are weakened by: Rejecting the word – […]
The Mother of Jesus
Luke 1: 26- 47 The Mother of Jesus Christ. CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO What sort of woman did God choose to be the mother of his Son? Be that kind of mother if you want to be the best you can be. She was: A Virgin – v.27 – she kept herself for her husband – […]
Does a wife still need Jesus if she’s been sanctified by her husband (1 Cor 7:14)?
Yes. This is a very interesting question from 1 Cor 7:12-16. This passage deals with couples who are unequally yoked; that is one spouse is saved and the other is not. 1 Cor 7:14 states that the unbelieving spouse is sanctified by the saved spouse. And since the dictionary definition of “sanctify” is to “make […]
When did God no longer allow marriage between close relatives?
Shortly before Israel occupied Canaan. After God created Adam and Eve, they had sons and daughters [Gen 5:4]. In order for their children to marry and reproduce, it was necessary for brothers to marry their sisters. People have often asked, “Where did Cain get his wife?” The answer is simple, “He married his sister.” There […]
What are some things I can do to prepare for marriage?
Great question! We received this question earlier this week. Actually, there was a follow-up question that went with it. The fellow that emailed us asked, “What are some things that I can avoid that will damage my marriage later?” So, we’ll answer both of these questions in the same answer. This answer is from the […]
Matthew 22:15-40 How They Might Entangle Him
In a prior lesson, we saw that the Pharisees questioned Jesus’ authority for clearing out the Temple in Matt 21. In response to their question, he trapped them by asking a question regarding John’s baptism that they refused to answer for fear of incrimination. While he had their audience he preached several parables against them. […]
Matthew 22:1-14 The Marriage of the Lamb
This is a parable of the kingdom of heaven dealing with things at the end 2. certain king – God a. marriage for his son – Rev 12:7-9; Matt 25:1-13 3. servants – Rev 11:18; Rev 7:3 to call them a. bidden – invited – this was the Jews (Rom 11:12) b. would not come […]
Genesis 24 Isaac’s Marriage
Genesis:24 Isaac’s Marriage CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO This history of Abraham’s servant going to get a bride for Isaac is more than just a factual history concerning the marriage of Isaac and Rebekah. It also pictures the Holy Spirit’s work in getting a bride for the Lord Jesus Christ. Abraham’s servant pictures the Holy Spirit, […]