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Opening

What stood out to you from Sunday’s message?

 

Summary

Read Matthew 19:1-12

Marriage is a covenant, not a contract. It is a promise of future love, not an expression of present love. It is a promise, not a feeling. And marriage is a picture of the gospel, putting on display Jesus’ persevering, covenant-keeping, always faithful, always forgiving love for his bride. When Jesus gets asked about divorce, he brings us back to Genesis 2 and God’s beautiful design for marriage.  

 

Discussion Questions

  1. What is the most expensive, lavish wedding you have ever attended? Why do we spend so much effort, time, and money on weddings? Should we?
  2. What do you want your life and relationships to look like at the end of your life? What steps do you need to take now in order to arrive there?
  3. Where have you seen perseverance or loyalty in a relationship that has inspired you? How does God’s loyalty to us inspire loyalty in your relationships and commitments?
  4. What does Jesus’ persevering love for his bride teach us about what marriage should look like?
  5. How is Jesus’ teaching on divorce good news for all of us who fail?