Marriage and Family Life of Christians
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MEMORY
MEMORY
VERSE
VERSE
INTRODUCTION:
INTRODUCTION:
Marriage brings a man and a woman together
to build a family.
The family is the unit that makes up the
society.
God in His immeasurable wisdom instituted
(created) marriage in order to sustain human
race.
Marriage is not for children; However, God
expects every child to fulfil His plan, grow up,
become mature, get married and multiply to
continue God’s creative process.
INTRODUCTION:
INTRODUCTION:
As children, you may not be ready for
marriage yet, but you have important roles to
play so that the marriage institution and the
family can fulfil God’s purpose.
As you go through this study, you will know
what is expected of you.
Make up your mind to play your part and God
will reward you.
THE STUDY IS
THE STUDY IS
IN THREE
IN THREE
PARTS
PARTS
POINT 1:
GOD’S PLAN
AND
PURPOSE FOR
MARRIAGE
AND THE
FAMILY
Genesis 2:18-25,
Matthew 19:4-6
God’s plan for marriage is
that a man and a woman
agree to become husband
and wife
God’s plan is not for a man
and a man or a woman and a
woman to be married
Marriage is NOT between a
child and an adult.
A family
A family
Marriage is a part of order of God’s creation which serves the
Marriage is a part of order of God’s creation which serves the
following purposes:
following purposes:
i.
Partnership/Fellowship
Partnership/Fellowship
:
it is not good for a man to be alone,
so marriage provides relationship with other members of the
family
ii.
Procreation (bearing of Children):
Procreation (bearing of Children):
Through marriage, children
are born, nourished physically and spiritually, trained to
become good citizens and prepared for their own future.
iii.
Protection:
Protection:
Family members are protected in the union of
God-ordained marriage.
POINT 1: GOD’S PLAN AND PURPOSE FOR MARRIAGE AND THE
POINT 1: GOD’S PLAN AND PURPOSE FOR MARRIAGE AND THE
FAMILY CONT’D.
FAMILY CONT’D.
Marriage is a part of order of God’s creation which serves the
Marriage is a part of order of God’s creation which serves the
following purposes:
following purposes:
iv.
iv.
Provision:
Provision:
Through marriage, there is provision of daily
needs of the family members such as food, clothes, shelter
and other essential things.
v.
Purity:
Purity:
God’s nature of holiness is revealed and encouraged
in the union of marriage and family. Therefore, all members
are taught the way of God.
POINT 1: GOD’S PLAN AND PURPOSE FOR MARRIAGE AND THE
POINT 1: GOD’S PLAN AND PURPOSE FOR MARRIAGE AND THE
FAMILY CONT’D.
FAMILY CONT’D.
POINT 2:
POINT 2:
CHARACTERISTICS
CHARACTERISTICS
OF A GODLY
OF A GODLY
MARRIAGE AND
MARRIAGE AND
FAMILY
FAMILY
Ephesians 5: 21-33,
Ephesians 5: 21-33,
Colossians 3: 18-24
Colossians 3: 18-24
A Marriage and Family that honor God will show
A Marriage and Family that honor God will show
these characteristics listed below:
these characteristics listed below:
1)
Love:
Love:
Every member of the family should love
one another even as Jesus Christ has loved us
unconditionally
2)
Unity and Oneness:
Unity and Oneness:
The members of the
family need to agree and work together as a
team does
3)
Holiness and the Fear of God:
Holiness and the Fear of God:
The husband
and wife keeps their marriage vows and teach
their children to fear God and live holy.
POINT 2:
POINT 2:
CHARACTERISTICS
CHARACTERISTICS
OF A GODLY
OF A GODLY
MARRIAGE AND
MARRIAGE AND
FAMILY CONT’D.
FAMILY CONT’D.
4)
Submission and Respect:
Submission and Respect:
The wife submits to
the authority and counsel of the husband
while the children are obedient to the
instructions and teachings of the parents.
They also respect their parents and love
them.
5)
Obedience:
Obedience:
All members of the family are to
obey God’s word in all things
POINT 2: CHARACTERISTICS
POINT 2: CHARACTERISTICS
OF A GODLY MARRIAGE AND
OF A GODLY MARRIAGE AND
FAMILY CONT’D.
FAMILY CONT’D.
A godly marriage will bring
A godly marriage will bring
forth godly children and also
forth godly children and also
bear the fruits of the Spirit as
bear the fruits of the Spirit as
outlined in
outlined in
Galatians 5:22,23.
Galatians 5:22,23.
As a child, you must play your
As a child, you must play your
part well so that your family will
part well so that your family will
be what God has designed it to
be what God has designed it to
be.
be.
POINT 3: GODLY CHILDREN
POINT 3: GODLY CHILDREN
FULFILLING GOD’S
FULFILLING GOD’S
PURPOSE IN THE FAMILY
PURPOSE IN THE FAMILY
Psalm 127:3-5, Proverbs 6:20-24;
Psalm 127:3-5, Proverbs 6:20-24;
Proverbs 22:6
Proverbs 22:6
•
Marriage is one of the
doctrines of the Bible, and
very important to the church.
•
Marriage produces the family and if the family is
well, the church which is made up of many
families will also be well.
•
As the strength of a building is determined by
the quality of the foundation, so the foundation
of the family.
•
God commands that every child should obey,
honour their parents, and submit to their godly
training at home.
POINT 3: GODLY
POINT 3: GODLY
CHILDREN
CHILDREN
FULFILLING
FULFILLING
GOD’S PURPOSE
GOD’S PURPOSE
IN THE FAMILY
IN THE FAMILY
CONT’D.
CONT’D.
POINT 3: GODLY
POINT 3: GODLY
CHILDREN
CHILDREN
FULFILLING
FULFILLING
GOD’S PURPOSE
GOD’S PURPOSE
IN THE FAMILY
IN THE FAMILY
CONT’D.
CONT’D.
Children should also help keep the
family healthy by not try to cause
disagreement between daddy and
mummy
Children should pray to God for help
when things are not well in the family
Do not practise the sin of fornication
(boyfriend/girlfriend) because God
hates sin
As a Child, you can pray and ask God
to give you a godly home when the
time is right
POINT 3:
POINT 3:
GODLY
GODLY
CHILDREN
CHILDREN
FULFILLING
FULFILLING
GOD’S
GOD’S
PURPOSE IN
PURPOSE IN
THE FAMILY
THE FAMILY
CONT’D.
CONT’D.
If you are a sinful child and your life is not making
If you are a sinful child and your life is not making
your parents happy, you can become a new person
your parents happy, you can become a new person
today.
today.
Repent of your sins, ask for forgiveness and
cleansing in the blood of Jesus.
Invite Jesus to come into your heart to be your
Saviour, Lord and Friend
Live holy, remain under your parents’ training
and guidance until you grow up and get
married to form another family unit.
QUESTIONS:
QUESTIONS:
1.
What is Marriage?
2.
The first marriage on earth was between
________ and _______
3.
State 3 Purposes of marriage
4.
Mention 5 characteristics of marriage
5.
Marriage is not for children. Yes/No?
6.
As a child, what you do to fulfil the purpose of
God in your own family?
LESSON:
LESSON:
The
The
marriage whose
marriage whose
foundation is
foundation is
built upon Christ
built upon Christ
will succeed
will succeed
THOUGHT:
THOUGHT:
I will
build my life upon
Christ and abide in
Him forever
CHORUSES:
CHORUSES:
i.
With Jesus in the
family, happy,
happy home
ii.
Obedience is the
very best way …….
iii.
Father Abraham
had many sons
GOD HEARS WHEN
GOD HEARS WHEN
WE PRAY
WE PRAY
Exploring the divine institution of marriage within the Christian faith, emphasizing God's plan and purpose for uniting man and woman in a family structure. The study delves into biblical teachings on marriage, family dynamics, and the roles of children in fulfilling God's design.
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Marriage and Family Life of Christians
And said, For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they twian shall beone flesh? (Matthew 19:5) MEMORY VERSE TEXT: Matthew 19:1-12, 1 Corinthians 10:31, Ephesians 5: 22-33
Marriage brings a man and a woman together to buildafamily. The family is the unit that makes up the society. God in His immeasurable wisdom instituted (created) marriage in order to sustain human race. Marriage is not for children; However, God expects every child to fulfil His plan, grow up, become mature, get married and multiply to continueGod s creativeprocess. INTRODUCTION:
As children, you may not be ready for marriage yet, but you have important roles to play so that the marriage institution and the familycanfulfilGod spurpose. As you go through this study, you will know whatisexpectedofyou. Make up your mind to play your part and God willrewardyou. INTRODUCTION:
Point 1: GODS PLAN AND PURPOSE FOR MARRIAGE FAMILY AND THE THE STUDY IS IN THREE PARTS Point 2: CHARACTERISTICS OF A GODLY MARRIAGEAND FAMILY Point 3: GODLY CHILDREN FULFILLING GOD S PURPOSE FAMILY IN THE
POINT 1: GOD S PLAN AND PURPOSE FOR MARRIAGE AND THE FAMILY God s plan for marriage is that a man and a woman agree to become husband and wife God s plan is not for a man and a man or a woman and a woman to be married Marriage is NOT between a child and an adult. Genesis 2:18-25, Matthew 19:4-6 A family
POINT 1: GODS PLAN AND PURPOSE FOR MARRIAGE AND THE FAMILY CONT D. Marriage is a part of order of God s creation which serves the following purposes: i. Partnership/Fellowship: it is not good for a man to be alone, so marriage provides relationship with other members of the family ii. Procreation (bearing of Children): Through marriage, children are born, nourished physically and spiritually, trained to become good citizens and prepared for their own future. iii.Protection: Family members are protected in the union of God-ordained marriage.
POINT 1: GODS PLAN AND PURPOSE FOR MARRIAGE AND THE FAMILY CONT D. Marriage is a part of order of God s creation which serves the following purposes: iv. Provision: Through marriage, there is provision of daily needs of the family members such as food, clothes, shelter and other essential things. v. Purity: God s nature of holiness is revealed and encouraged in the union of marriage and family. Therefore, all members are taught the way of God.
A Marriage and Family that honor God will show these characteristics listed below: POINT 2: 1)Love: Every member of the family should love one another even as Jesus Christ has loved us unconditionally CHARACTERISTICS OF A GODLY MARRIAGE AND 2)Unity and Oneness: The members of the family need to agree and work together as a team does FAMILY Ephesians 5: 21-33, Colossians 3: 18-24 3)Holiness and the Fear of God: The husband and wife keeps their marriage vows and teach their children to fear God and live holy.
4) Submission and Respect: The wife submits to the authority and counsel of the husband while the children are obedient to the instructions and teachings of the parents. They also respect their parents and love them. POINT 2: CHARACTERISTICS OF A GODLY MARRIAGE AND FAMILY CONT D. 5) Obedience: All members of the family are to obey God s word in all things
POINT 2: CHARACTERISTICS OF A GODLY MARRIAGE AND FAMILY CONT D. A godly marriage will bring forth godly children and also bear the fruits of the Spirit as outlined in Galatians 5:22,23. As a child, you must play your part well so that your family will be what God has designed it to be.
POINT 3: GODLY CHILDREN FULFILLING GOD S PURPOSE IN THE FAMILY Psalm 127:3-5, Proverbs 6:20-24; Proverbs 22:6 Marriage doctrines of the Bible, and very important to the church. is one of the
Marriage produces the family and if the family is well, the church which is made up of many families will also be well. As the strength of a building is determined by the quality of the foundation, so the foundation of the family. God commands that every child should obey, honour their parents, and submit to their godly training at home. POINT 3: GODLY CHILDREN FULFILLING GOD S PURPOSE IN THE FAMILY CONT D.
Children should also help keep the family healthy by not try to cause disagreement between daddy and mummy Children should pray to God for help when things are not well in the family Do not practise the sin of fornication (boyfriend/girlfriend) because God hates sin As a Child, you can pray and ask God to give you a godly home when the time is right POINT 3: GODLY CHILDREN FULFILLING GOD S PURPOSE IN THE FAMILY CONT D.
If you are a sinful child and your life is not making your parents happy, you can become a new person today. Repent of your sins, ask for forgiveness and cleansing in the blood of Jesus. Invite Jesus to come into your heart to be your Saviour, Lord and Friend Live holy, remain under your parents training and guidance until you grow up and get married to form another family unit. POINT 3: GODLY CHILDREN FULFILLING GOD S PURPOSE IN THE FAMILY CONT D.
1. What is Marriage? QUESTIONS: 2. The first marriage on earth was between ________ and _______ 3. State 3 Purposes of marriage 4. Mention 5 characteristics of marriage 5. Marriage is not for children. Yes/No? 6. As a child, what you do to fulfil the purpose of God in your own family?
CHORUSES: i. With Jesus in the family, happy home LESSON: marriage whose foundation built upon Christ will succeed The happy, THOUGHT: I will build my life upon Christ and abide in Him forever is ii.Obedience is the very best way . iii.Father had many sons Abraham
GOD HEARS WHEN WE PRAY
