1. Studying the subject of marriage is important for many reasons, not the least of which is the current divorce rate in America. What is that divorce rate?
2. One of the best ways to ensure that a marriage does not fail is to make certain that it is built upon a solid foundation. According to this lesson, what is that foundation?
3. According to Genesis 2:18, what is one of the reasons that God instituted marriage?
4. Explain the meaning of Hebrews 13:4.
5. In 1 Corinthians7:9, Paul wrote that it is “better to marry than to burn.” Assuming that his comment was made in reference to marriage, what is its meaning?
6. According to Romans 7:3, what is one scriptural reason for one of the parties in a marriage to eventually remarry?
7. According to Matthew 19:9, what is the only God-approved reason for a husband and wife to divorce?
8. The apostle Paul said in 1 Corinthians 7:5 that if problems arise in a marriage, a couple can take a certain action. What is that action and how long should it last?
9. According to Malachi 2:16, what does God hate?
10. Genesis 1:28 gives one of the reasons for marriage. What is that reason?
11. Deuteronomy 6:6-9 imparts instructions to parents regarding their children. What is the essence of those instructions?
12. According to 1 Peter 3:7, how are husbands to treat their wives?
13. Ephesians 5:23 and 1 Corinthians 11:3 both designate a specific function in the home to the husband. What is that function?
14. Joshua 24:15 provides instruction that ought to serve as a motto for every home. What is that instruction?
15. What does Ephesians 5:22 tell wives to do in regard to their husbands?
16. According to both Old and New Testament teaching, how long did God intend for a couple’s marriage to last?
17. According to the teaching found in Song of Solomon 8:6, how strong should a person’s love be for his or her mate?
18. According to Ephesians 5:25, how are husbands to love their wives?
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