King & Queen - Week 4

Why does my marriage matter to God?

1) Marriage is the relationship made to mirror Christ and the church.

31 As the Scriptures say, “A man leaves his father and mother and is joined to his wife, and the two are united into one.” 32 This is a great mystery, but it is an illustration of the way Christ and the church are one. Ephesians 5:31-32

2) Marriage is a covenant made to mirror God’s covenant with us.

14 You cry out, “Why doesn’t the LORD accept my worship?” I’ll tell you why! Because the LORD witnessed the vows you and your wife made when you were young. But you have been unfaithful to her, though she remained your faithful partner, the wife of your marriage vows. Malachi 2:14

3) Marriage is the space created to raise kids and build a Godly legacy.

15 Didn’t the LORD make you one with your wife? In body and spirit you are his. And what does he want? Godly children from your union. So guard your heart; remain loyal to the wife of your youth. Malachi 2:15

4 He must manage his own family well, having children who respect and obey him. 5 For if a man cannot manage his own household, how can he take care of God’s church? 1 Timothy 3:4-5

Healthy marriages are built on healthy foundations.

24 “Anyone who listens to my teaching and follows it is wise, like a person who builds a house on solid rock. 25 Though the rain comes in torrents and the floodwaters rise and the winds beat against that house, it won’t collapse because it is built on bedrock. 26 But anyone who hears my teaching and doesn’t obey it is foolish, like a person who builds a house on sand. 27 When the rains and floods come and the winds beat against that house, it will collapse with a mighty crash.” Matthew 7:24-27

Vision for your family

18 Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. Proverbs 29:18 KJV

Vision is future oriented.

Godly vision is about where God is leading

27 For God wanted them to know that the riches and glory of Christ are for you Gentiles, too. And this is the secret: Christ lives in you. This gives you assurance of sharing his glory. Colossians 1:27

Family Vision: We aim to be a family that worships God in everything everyday.

Values to get there

Values to get there Habit Makers- what we do daily, weekly, consistently.

Values to get there Decision Filters- what we filter opportunities and decisions through.