1 Corinthians 7:25-40 - Jeff Philpott (2/25/18)

The Distracted Christian
 
1. The _______________ of Distraction
Why does Paul appeal for people to evaluate their relationships in regard to marriage and singleness?
What is God’s view of marriage, according to Genesis 2:18?
What is the point of verses 29-31?
2. The _______________ of Focus
According to verse 32, Paul wants us to be free from _______________.
For the Christian, which is morally superior- Singleness or Marriage? 
3. Live the _______________ Life
This is the _______________ point of this passage.
Distraction is a tool of _______________
What are ways we can stay focused?

Marriage - Roger & Jan Orner (2/18/19)

Christ Like Relationships
 
1. Commitment - I John 4:9-11
Christ’s __________ _____ _____ __________ is the best example of His commitment.
2. Temptation - I Corinthians 10:13
Have a __________ to resist temptation.
3. Love and Respect - Ephesians 5:25-33
Husbands __________ their wives.
Wives ________ their husbands. 
4. Communication - Proverbs 12:18
Communication needs to be:
References:
Love and Respect by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs
Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman - www.5lovelanguages.com

1 Corinthians 7:1-16 Jeff Philpott (2/11/18)

Understanding God’s Will in Marriage and Singleness
 
1.  _______________ God’s Will in Marriage
To what is Paul responding?
It is unhealthy to withhold from your spouse except for this reason:
Why does Paul mention Satan in verse 5?  
How might he influence in a situation like this?
2.  Understanding God’s will in _______________
What is the "gift of singleness"?
What are warnings we need to remember when interacting with people who have this gift?
 
3.  Understanding God’s will in _______________
Marriage is not a “___________ ___________” option.
What “order” does Paul give to married couples in v.10?
What might be a benefit of remaining with a spouse who doesn’t share our faith (see verse 16)?

The Long Trip (Marriage) - Jeff Philpott (2/4/18)

Ephesians 5:22-33
What does it mean to submit? 
 
1. The Yield Sign
What are the traditional wedding vows? 
Are these biblical? 
Is the submission of the wife the responsibility of the husband? 
Genesis 3:16 says that the wife will "desire" her husband. What does this mean? 
 
2. One Way- __________________  ______________________
Are husbands commanded to rule their wives? 
A husband who loves his wife well will _______________________
According to 5:28, husbands are to love their wives as... 
Marriage is meant to be a picture of the _________________ to the world. 
 
3. Route 66 _________________
If you want to cruise into marriage here are some ideas: