Discussion Guide - Shelter Cove Community Church
Discussion Guide May 3-4, 2014
Series: Rock Solid Relationships “Rock Solid Relationship in Marriage” Proverbs 30:18-19 SHARING. Without naming names, describe a couple you know whose marriage you consider a success and a failure. What were the differences? EXPLORING
In one word, describe your marriage. _______________ God’s marriage blueprint: ______________ with ________ ____________. 1. Couples ________________ the entirety of their being together. • Are you connecting physically, emotionally & spiritually? 2. Couples share a common ___________________. • Are you going the same direction, at the same time, for the same reason? 3. Couples welcome the __________________ of relational diversity. • Are differences driving you apart, or fusing you together? Ingredients for a “Rock Solid Relationship” in your marriage…. a. ____________ together b. ____________ the best of your day c. _________ on the same team d. ________________ big marriage dreams e. ______________ closer through conflict f. ______________ on the “why” you fell in love g. ___________ the future by forgiving the past. God’s blueprint for you: ___________________ with ____________. Get your copy of this message on CD at the Media Resource Center. Ask for Today’s Message, # 6587 Pastor Jake Harless
1. Paul speaks of the “profound mystery” in Eph. 5:32. What is it? 2. We referenced Gen 2:24; Matt 19:5; Mark 10:7-9; & Eph 5:31. Why should a couple establish “oneness” and relational intimacy in a marital relationship? How is marriage to mirror the relationship between the triune Godhead? How is it to mirror Christ’s relationship to His bride, more specifically, His relationship to you? 3. In Ephesians 5:21-33, Paul describes how Christian husbands and wives are to relate to one another. Describe the difference between the roles assigned to husbands and wives. How do their roles picture Christ’s relationship to us & His willingness to sacrifice for us? APPLYING Think of the level of your spiritual, intellectual, emotional, sexual, recreational, financial, parental, communicational, occupational, and creative oneness. Where is your oneness weak? Where is it strong? How can you improve? Share your thoughts with your spouse & take time this week to pray over those things. BIBLE READING PLAN Daily Readings for this week... Week 19: May 4 – May 10 Sunday: 2 Samuel 8-9; 1 Chr. 18-19; Matt. 21. Monday: 2 Sam. 10; 1 Chr. 20; Psalm 20; Matt. 22. Tuesday: 2 Samuel 11-12; Psalm 51; Matt. 23. Wednesday: 2 Samuel 13-14; Matthew 24. Thursday: 2 Samuel 15-16; Psalm 32; Matt. 25. Friday: 2 Samuel 17; Psalm 71; Matthew 26. Saturday: 2 Samuel 18; Psalm 56; Matthew 27. www.sheltercovecc.org
Series: Rock Solid Relationships “Rock Solid Relationship in Marriage” Proverbs 30:18-19 SHARING. Without naming names, describe a couple you know whose marriage you consider a success and a failure. What were the differences? EXPLORING
In one word, describe your marriage. _______________ God’s marriage blueprint: ______________ with ________ ____________. 1. Couples ________________ the entirety of their being together. • Are you connecting physically, emotionally & spiritually? 2. Couples share a common ___________________. • Are you going the same direction, at the same time, for the same reason? 3. Couples welcome the __________________ of relational diversity. • Are differences driving you apart, or fusing you together? Ingredients for a “Rock Solid Relationship” in your marriage…. a. ____________ together b. ____________ the best of your day c. _________ on the same team d. ________________ big marriage dreams e. ______________ closer through conflict f. ______________ on the “why” you fell in love g. ___________ the future by forgiving the past. God’s blueprint for you: ___________________ with ____________. Get your copy of this message on CD at the Media Resource Center. Ask for Today’s Message, # 6587 Pastor Jake Harless
1. Paul speaks of the “profound mystery” in Eph. 5:32. What is it? 2. We referenced Gen 2:24; Matt 19:5; Mark 10:7-9; & Eph 5:31. Why should a couple establish “oneness” and relational intimacy in a marital relationship? How is marriage to mirror the relationship between the triune Godhead? How is it to mirror Christ’s relationship to His bride, more specifically, His relationship to you? 3. In Ephesians 5:21-33, Paul describes how Christian husbands and wives are to relate to one another. Describe the difference between the roles assigned to husbands and wives. How do their roles picture Christ’s relationship to us & His willingness to sacrifice for us? APPLYING Think of the level of your spiritual, intellectual, emotional, sexual, recreational, financial, parental, communicational, occupational, and creative oneness. Where is your oneness weak? Where is it strong? How can you improve? Share your thoughts with your spouse & take time this week to pray over those things. BIBLE READING PLAN Daily Readings for this week... Week 19: May 4 – May 10 Sunday: 2 Samuel 8-9; 1 Chr. 18-19; Matt. 21. Monday: 2 Sam. 10; 1 Chr. 20; Psalm 20; Matt. 22. Tuesday: 2 Samuel 11-12; Psalm 51; Matt. 23. Wednesday: 2 Samuel 13-14; Matthew 24. Thursday: 2 Samuel 15-16; Psalm 32; Matt. 25. Friday: 2 Samuel 17; Psalm 71; Matthew 26. Saturday: 2 Samuel 18; Psalm 56; Matthew 27. www.sheltercovecc.org
