companionship
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The essence of marriage is companionship. Of two people joined together as one. Aquila and Priscilla remind us of the unity we can have together in working, stress and spiritual aspects of our lives.TRANSCRIPT
CompanionshipGenesis 2.18, 21-24; CB OT p. 3-4
Marriage loses it’s sacredness ... is frequently broken by divorce.
Traditional meaning of the marriage ceremony is lost
Feminist movements abound
Increased public disrespect for parents and authority in general
An acceleration of juvenile delinquency, promiscuity, and rebellion occurs
There is refusal of people with traditional marriages to accept family responsibilities
A growing desire for, and acceptance of, adultery is evident
There is increasing interest in, and spread of, sexual perversions and sex-related crimes
ONE
ONE
leave
ONE
leave“Forget your people and your father’s house, and the king will desire your beauty.”
— Psalm 45.10-11, CB OT p. 883
ONE
leave
hold fast
ONE
leave
hold fast“‘and the two shall become one flesh.’ So they are no longer two but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, let not man separate.”
— Mark 10.8-9, CB NT p. 80
ONE
leave
hold fast“Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity!”
— Psalm 133.1, CB OT p. 982
ONE
leave
hold fast“Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil.”
— Ecclesiastes 4.9, CB OT p. 1052
ONE
leave
hold fast“For if they fall, one will lift up his fellow.”
— Ecclesiastes 4.10, CB OT p. 1052
ONE
leave
hold fast“Again, if two lie together, they keep warm”
— Ecclesiastes 4.11, CB OT p. 1052
ONE
leave
hold fast“And though a man might prevail against one who is alone, two will withstand him — a threefold cord is not quickly broken.”
— Ecclesiastes 4.12, CB OT p. 1052
ONE
leave
hold fast
one flesh
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leave
hold fast
one flesh
“she is your companion and your wife by covenant.”
— Malachi 2.14, CB OT p. 1532
Unity in Action
Priscilla & AquilaActs 18, CB NT p. 242 - 243
Working Together
Stress
Spirituality
Will today be the day you decide to
go to heaven?
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CompanionshipGenesis 2.18, 21-24
Compiled and Presented by:
Dave Stewart11 December, 2011
Las Cruces, NMwww.churchofchristmiranda.com
Synopsis: The essence of marriage is companionship. Of two people joined together as one. Aquila and Priscilla remind us of the unity we can have together in working, stress and spiritual aspects of our lives.
“Let all that you do be done with love.”
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