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1. The Conflict-Habituated

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2. The Devitalized

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3. The Passive-Congenial

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4. The Vital

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5. The Total

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Overview – focusing on three general areas together:

- What is a Christian marriage, a whole and healthy marriage?

- What are our resources?

- How does it work?

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What is a marriage as God intends it?

Permanent, unconditional, faithful relationship between imperfect man and imperfect woman.

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A. Genesis 1:26-28

1. “In God’s image”: to respect and reflect

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A. Genesis 1:26-28

1. “In God’s image”: to respect and reflect

2. “Male and female”: to appreciate and accept differences

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A. Genesis 1:26-28

1. “In God’s image”: to respect and reflect

2. “Male and female”: to appreciate and accept differences

3. “Be fruitful and multiply”: to be sexually intimate and raise up children in knowledge and love of God

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A. Genesis 1:26-28

1. “In God’s image”: to respect and reflect

2. “Male and female”: to appreciate and accept differences

3. “Be fruitful and multiply”: to be sexually intimate and raise up children in knowledge and love of God

4. “Fill the earth and subdue it and have dominion”: equal partners in our calling to serve God

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Christ

Husband Wife

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B. Genesis 2:18-24

1. Leave

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Genesis 2:18-24

1. Leave

2. Cleave

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Genesis 2:18-24

1. Leave

2. Cleave

3. One flesh

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II. What are some essential lessons we must learn in order to experience marital oneness?

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Receive your mate

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Learn to love one another as the other needs

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Learn to be honest with one another

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Learn to seek and grant forgiveness

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Learn to pray and experience the power of God

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Learn to laugh

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Do life with dear friends

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III. Four Promises for the long haul1. Growth: you will both mature and become

better people

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III. Four Promises for the long haul1. Growth: you will both mature and become

better people2. Companionship: togetherness will become more

precious

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III. Four Promises for the long haul1. Growth: you will both mature and become

better people2. Companionship: togetherness will become more

precious3. Wisdom: you will gain great perspective to

navigate life as God intends

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III. Four Promises for the long haul1. Growth: you will both mature and become

better people2. Companionship: togetherness will become more

precious3. Wisdom: you will gain great perspective to

navigate life as God intends4. Love: you will experience the grace of God and

come to cherish one another.