SESSION 9 Total Time: 60 minutes Video = 18 minutes Discussion = 42 minutes
9. Rooted in Worship
“A marriage of unity, understanding, and love, is rooted in the worship of God as creator, sovereign, and savior.”
OPENING DISCUSSION: Consider and discuss the following BEFORE watching Session 9:
1. How are you and your spouse different? Examine the physical, emotional, and spiritual differences that separate you (preferences, abilities, weaknesses, personalities, and so on). 2. How do those differences affect your marriage?
SCRIPTURE PASSAGE
There is no Scripture passage for Session 9
KEY IDEAS: 1. Often, the differences that were attractive in courtship become irritating in marriage. 2. Spouses fall into thinking that they would make a better creator than the Creator. 3. God has ruled over all the past situations that have formed the way your spouse lives. 4. The ultimate purpose of marriage is not personal happiness; it is redemptive holiness. 5. Marriage will reveal that your spouse is a sinner - how will you react to that revelation? 6. If you ever see or hear the sin of your spouse, it’s never an interruption - it’s always grace!
God as Creator (Your Hardwiring)
Worship
God as Savior (Your Growth in Grace)
God as Sovereign (Your Story)
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OPENING DISCUSSION: Some differences between spouses will be comedic. This can result in a light-hearted discussion, but it also has the potential to be hurtful. As Paul Tripp will reveal in this video session, those differences can create a lot of conflict and disdain in marriage. You don’t want couples to avoid talking about difficult differences in their relationship, because avoiding conflict will never solve it. At the same time, be sure to facilitate an environment of safety and protection for all involved.
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