Marriage Guidance from the Word of God
Classes
Class 1: Biblical Principles
The class covers biblical principles for marriage guidance, emphasizing the importance of severance from parents, permanence in marriage, and unity between spouses. It also discusses the roles and responsibilities of husbands and wives based on Ephesians 5 and 1 Peter 3.
Class 2: Little foxes spoil the vines
The class discusses marriage guidance from the Word of God, focusing on understanding and adapting to marital challenges using the metaphor of 'little foxes spoiling the vines' from the Song of Songs. It emphasizes the importance of empathy, communication, and mutual respect in marriage, drawing on Ephesians and other scriptures.
Class 3: Children are the heritage of the Lord
The class discusses the importance of raising children according to biblical principles, emphasizing discipline, obedience, and teaching them God's word. It contrasts these teachings with modern humanistic philosophies and highlights the role of parents as role models for their children.
Class 4: How can he take care of God's ecclesia
The class discusses Jesus' relationship with his family and ecclesia, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing God's work and obedience over familial obligations. It also highlights the responsibility of ecclesia members to care for one another, especially those without family ties, and the need to live up to the name of Christadelphian by embodying Christ's teachings.
Class 5: Press towards the mark
The class discusses the importance of consistency in marriage and family life, emphasizing the need for consistent behavior, forgiveness, and patience. It highlights the impact of parental consistency on children and the importance of treating family members with kindness and mercy.
Class 6: Help
The class focuses on the acronym HELP to guide marriage and ecclesial life: Happy, Endurance, Listen, and Purpose. It emphasizes the importance of happiness, endurance, listening, and having a clear purpose in life and marriage.