Key Scriptures
So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. God blessed them and said to them, “Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky and over every living creature that moves on the ground. Genesis 1:27-28
Start talking. Find a conversation starter for your group.
- Wives, what did you think of the message? What was your main take-away?
- Husbands, what did you think of the message? What was your main take-away?
- How did this message change your marriage this week? Did you do anything to better respect your husband or love your wife?
Start thinking. Ask a question to get your group thinking.
- What does it mean to be created in God’s image? What does this mean for how we live our lives? Our marriages?
- Read I Corinthians 7:3-5. How are you to make decisions as a married couple?
- Re-read 1 Peter 3:1-12. What is the greatest need for a woman and separately for a man? What is one practical way you can fulfill that need this week?
Start sharing. Choose a question to create openness.
- When you disagree with your spouse, how do you come together for a solution?
- If you are a newly married couple, what advice would you give a couple who has been married for a long time?
- If you have been married for 10+ years, what advice could you give a couple who is newly married?
Start praying. Be bold and pray with power.
Father God, Thank you for your Word. Thank you for teaching us how marriages should look and how we are to respect and love our husbands and wives. Speak to our hearts. When we fall into disagreement, help us to come to a solution together. Help us to keep cool minds and warm hearts. Father, be ever present in our marriages or soon to be marriages. And for our single people, we pray they will be patient in waiting for their spouses with no compromise. In Jesus name, Amen.
Start doing. Commit to a step and live it out this week.
- Commit to doing something to show your wife love or your husband respect this week!