THEME: The Reign of God: Marriage and Christian Lifestyle

SUB-THEME: Factors for sustaining Christian Marriage 1

TOPIC: Couple’s Knowledge of God

TEXT: Psalm 119:97-106

AIMS:

i. to explain couple’s knowledge of God and

ii. to study how a couple’s knowledge of God will enhance the promotion of God’s kingdom on earth.

INTRODUCTION

The Christian Marriage is a tripartite relationship that involves one man, one woman and God unlike other marriages that can take different dimensions. That implies, each partner is expected to have the knowledge of God and His will in their marital relationship. In our Bible passage today, we can see the relevance of the knowledge of God and His word in a believer’s life. Our Study Guides shall beam more light to the dangers of ignorance of God’s knowledge in a Christian marital Lifestyle.

STUDY GUIDE

1. Explain your understanding of God’s knowledge in a marital life and analyse its importance in the context of our Bible passage (Psa. 119:97-106)

2. Mention and analyse the different ways Christian couples can gain the knowledge of God. Josh 1:8; Prov 3:5-7; Matt 18:19-20; Jam 5:16; Rev 1:3.

3. What is the danger of couples’ ignorance of God’s knowledge? Hos 4:6; Acts 5:1-10.

4. How can the couple’s knowledge of God help in promoting the kingdom of God on earth? Acts 18:2, 24-26; 2Tim 2:15.

CONCLUSION: The Bible teaches that we should not lean on our own understanding or knowledge (Prov 3:5-7); rather, we should trust in God’s guidance with all our heart by means of studying the scriptures and following His commands. Through this, He will direct our paths and guide us in all our decisions especially in our marital Lifestyle.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: With God’s knowledge, we shall sail through marital storms.

MEMORY VERSE: Prov. 3: 5-6

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him; And He shall direct your paths.”