THE BEGINNING
We trust today’s message encouraged and guided you in your journey of following Jesus. These notes are meant to help you remember and reflect on the message, help you go deeper into study on the subject, or be used for a sermon group discussion.
Sermon Title: THE BEGINNING
Scripture References: Revelation 2:4; Song of Solomon 2:14, 2:15, 2:16, 3:11, 8:6, 8:7, 8:10; Ecclesiastes 9:9; Proverbs 5:18, 18:22; 1 Corinthians 7:1-5
Key Words:
Promise - Enjoy - Rejoice - Contentment - Love - Guard - Catch - Communication
Notes:
“FOR BETTER, FOR WORSE, FOR RICHER, FOR POORER
IN SICKNESS AND IN HEALTH, TILL DEATH DO US PART”
Answer the following questions as you would in the beginning of your marriage on a scale of 1-100.
How much did you talk? (0-100)
How much did you argue? (0-100)
How much preparation did you have before your wedding day? (Counseling, Mentoring) (0-100)
How many notes, gifts, letters, emails, texts did you do? (0-100)
How much time did you spend together in each other’s presence? (0-100)
How often did you date? (0-100)
How affectionate were you? (holding hands, opening doors, etc.) (0-100)
How often did you confide in your feelings with each other? (0-100)
How honest were you with each other? (0-100)
Were you in agreement with your finances? (0-100)
Do you feel you were very close together when married? (0-100)
Total your score.
Now, answer the following questions as you would Today in your marriage on a scale of 0-100.
How much do you talk today? (0-100)
How much do you argue today? (0-100)
Do you feel you need help today? (0-100)
Are you sending texts, gifts, calls, emails, notes today? (above & beyond normal communication) (0-100)
How much time are you spending together today? (0-100)
Are you dating today? (at least once a month) (0-100)
Are you still affectionate today? (0-100)
Do you still confide your feelings with each other? (0-100)
Are you truly honest with your feelings? (0-100)
How close do you feel you are together today? (0-100)
Are you in agreement with your finances today? (0-100)
Total your score.
How do the two scores compare?
But, listen, just like spiritually we didn’t know a lot – but Christ didn’t divorce Himself from us – but loved us into change. And communicates with His Word.
So today – Look each other in the face – And begin to hear each other’s voice. And speak the truth in Love.
Takeaways:
Whatever is your state today, rebuild from there.
Have, on a regular basis, a face-to-face method of communication.
Bring contentment (Happiness and Satisfaction) to each other.
The one you talk to the most in life is the one you become closest to. It’s how you get close to God and each other in marriage.
Discussion:
What did God use in this sermon to speak to your heart or situation?
What part of the scripture stuck out to you and why?
How does your marriage compare from the beginning to today?
If you are not married, how has today’s message influenced your view?
What other notes did you highlight or write down that you would like to share?
The most important decision you will ever make!
If you’re ready to trust in Jesus for salvation and eternal life we encourage you to process this decision with a strong believer and when you’re ready say a simple prayer like this from your heart: Dear God, I acknowledge and admit I have sinned. I see my need for Jesus Christ. I believe in Jesus as my Lord and Savior. I believe I am forgiven and cleansed of my sin by His death. I also believe I have eternal life because of His resurrection from the dead. I repent, I turn away from my old ways and I choose to live my life to worship you and follow Jesus, Amen!
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Pray Together
We hope you found this AFTER THE SERMON discussion helpful for your walk with Jesus. We pray you can find ways to apply it this week!
