“For the husband is the head of the wife even as Christ is the head of the church, his body, and is himself its Savior.” – Ephesians 5:23 The key to understanding family is covenant. Outside of Scripture, people don’t understand covenant. That’s why marriage and family are failing and not thriving, because we don’t … Read more
“Set me as a seal upon your heart, as a seal upon your arm, for love is strong as death, jealousy is fierce as the grave.” – Song of Songs 8:6 Our values are what we care about, but our priorities are what we do. You may have a value for something, but your schedule … Read more
“Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her, that he might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word.” – Ephesians 5:25-26 When talking about marriage, you’ve probably heard me say that when a man and a woman marry, they’re not joining each other’s families; they’re starting … Read more
“Then the Lord God said, ‘It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him.’” – Genesis 2:18 I recently received a wonderful note card from a woman in our church who was in the back during one of our services. She wrote, “I witnessed something … Read more
“Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her…” – Ephesians 5:25 As we close out the week, we must remember the importance of pursuing our wives if married. Genesis 2 says to “hold fast” (some older Bible translations will say “cleave”). Have you ever seen a sports team … Read more
“Likewise, husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way, showing honor to the woman as the weaker vessel, since they are heirs with you of the grace of life, so that your prayers may not be hindered.” – 1 Peter 3:7 As we wrap up this marriage series, it’s vitally important that we discuss … Read more
“…and they shall become one flesh. And the man and his wife were both naked and were not ashamed.” – Genesis 2:24b-25 We’ve looked at the Laws of Priority and Pursuit. And, today, we will discuss the Laws of Partnership and Purity. The second half of Genesis 2:24 says, “they shall become one flesh.” What’s … Read more
“Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and hold fast to his wife…” – Genesis 2:24a In our marriage discussions this week, we’ve looked at marriage in Heaven and the importance of having only one spouse. Over the next two days, we will look at The Four Laws of Love from Pastor Jimmy … Read more
En Génesis 29-30, vemos a Jacob ejerce la poligamia con dos esposas que terminan siendo cuatro mamás de hijos que causan muchos dramas, este conflicto se prolonga durante generaciones. Como comparte el pastor Mark, la buena noticia es que no importa cuántas veces Jacob se equivoque, Dios sigue siendo el Dios de Abraham, Isaac y Jacob.
“…and he [Jacob] loved Rachel more than Leah…” – Genesis 29:30 In yesterday’s devotional, we looked at the case for and against marriage in Heaven. Today, we will look at the importance of marrying and sleeping with only one person. Why is this so important? First, we know that God created human beings as male … Read more
“For in the resurrection they neither marry nor are given in marriage, but are like angels in heaven.” – Matthew 22:30 This week’s devotional series will address several common marriage questions as well as the four marriage laws and the true meaning of “honor” in marriage relationships. Today, we will answer the question of whether … Read more
En este sermón de Génesis 24, el pastor Mark muestra cómo la historia de Isaac y Rebeca es un gran modelo para quienes desean casarse o están orientando a sus propios hijos en esta etapa.