Today kicked off the first half of our conclusion to the Biblical Relationships study as we heard the testimony of a young married couple who started dating in high school. Tune in to listen to their heart and heed the counsel given!
( fbcjsolidyouth.wordpress.com for PowerPoint slides - You're gonna need 'em! ). Tonight we close out our Q&A series by reviewing the historical application of the Tower of Babel before looking at the Doctrinal and Devotional. We then conclude by asking "what are we supposed to do with all of these answers?". Make sure you have ears to hear on this one!
We're coming to a close in our study on biblical relationships, and while we won't spend much time on this, the topic of marriage provides us with a template to work towards. As you'll soon see, the responsibilities of a husband and wife can be applied to your daily walk with the Lord regardless of where you stand in the dating realm.
*PowerPoint slides also available at fbcjsolidyouth.wordpress.com* The real question asked by one of our students pertaining to this topic will be kept a "Mystery" ( pun intended, IYKYK ) until the end of the lesson. Tonight we dive into the governmental, religious, and spiritual nature of the Tower from a historical application as we seek to understand it's builder, his religion, and how it affected the entire world.
We've focused these last two weeks on what NOT to do in a relationship, now it's time to take a look at some practical guidelines that will help both parties grow while dating.
NOTE: THE AUDIO CUTS OUT THROUGH THIS MESSAGE. ALL MESSAGES AFTER THIS HAVE BEEN CORRECTED. Did (do??) these creatures exist? Were there lost civilizations? You may know that the apostolic sign gifts are not for today, but would you be able to walk somebody through the Bible and show them the reason why?
Not only do you need to keep yourself pure physically, but emotions out of control can sometimes be just as deadly to a relationship. This message will cover some practical steps from the Word of God to help ensure our emotions don't get the better of us or our dating relationship.
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While you may think you have the answers to some, you might be surprised to find what the Bible really has to say about these subjects. The Holy Spirit once again has threaded all three of these questions together. We also finish last week's discussion on the Great Pyramid.
Mankind has always had a sex problem all throughout the Bible. We can't think that we're immune in the most perilous time in history ( 2 Timothy 3:1 ). If you're convinced you're ready to date, you better make sure that your members are mortified ( Colossians 3:5 ).
Tonight was loaded...and each question bleeds into the next. Buckle up, buckaroo!
We conclude the character qualities of a person you should date from our study in Genesis 24. The key emphasis being on the word "character". We'll see from the Bible that this all important virtue must take precedence over everything else when it comes to dating.
Do we know what the rivers flowing out of Eden are and is there any significance to it? Was there one big supercontinent at one point, and if so, did Noah's flood cause the split? Never would I think that these questions would generate such fun and enthusiastic dialogue among the group.
After last week's message on knowing who not to date (regarding both the lost AND saved), we're now looking at what the Bible has to say as it pertains who to date. We'll be diving straight into Genesis 24 for our foundation as we cover two pivotal points out of four.
This simple yet pivotal outline is mission-critical. As unmarried believers, we must come to realize that the Bible is NOT silent on what type of person we should and shouldn't date. This goes for both the lost world AS WELL AS the saved...
Tonight's questions also have a common thread: choices. We also have a fun little bonus question to kick things off!
Not only have you been waiting upon the Lord to date, but you've also been intentional with your waiting ( as you seek to tend to Christ's needs and wants in your relationship to him ). So, how do you know when you're ready to start dating?
Never in a thousand years would I think that these two questions would be related. It takes a bit to build the bridge, but in so doing we give a clear gospel presentation.
We get to the portion of our study where we begin discussing dating relationships. I can't think of a better place to start. This goes beyond dating, and contrary to how it sounds, it goes beyond "waiting for Mr./Mrs. Right".
So far in our study, we've discussed relationships with parents, siblings, and friends (lost and saved). Prior to moving on to discuss dating relationships, we need to give space to discuss a crucial element of handling all relationships: conflict resolution.
After coming off some heavy doctrinal topics, we're going to look at a few devotional points in this message. While you may not see it by looking at the title ( I sure didn't ), God ended up linking these two topics in a very interesting way through the course of the message.
Last week we covered the three types of godly friends you want to surround yourself with. This week is all about navigating friendships with the lost. How do you remain in the world and not of it (Jn. 17:13-20)?
Why did God tell Adam and Eve to "REplenish" the earth in Genesis 1:28? Does this have to do with dinosaurs? Also, why does every single Bible version with the exception of the King James say "heavenS" rather than "heaven" in Genesis 1:1?
This week and next we'll be taking a look at friendships. This week will have a focus on Biblical friends. There are three types of friends that everyone should have: what are they and what do those relationships look like?
We close out our look into devils & spirits by seeing what the Bible has to say about their effect in this world - both to Christians and non-believers alike. Be prepared to change what you've previously been taught or personally believed by the end of this one.
Something not often thought about: your relationship with your siblings plays an important role in your relationship with whomever you date in the future. Conflict resolution & comradery all have their roots in this relationship. Tune in to see more!
The question from our youth: "Where do spirits/devils come from and how can they affect the actual physical world". Be prayed-up, grab your Bible, and get ready to DIVE DEEP on this one!
A first of its kind for SOLID...never before have we taken a look at the relationship between parents and students in the Biblical Relationships class. As you'll soon see, the points discussed in this lesson not only flow directly out of our relationship with Christ, but they play a HUGE role in all future relationships you have when searching for a spouse.
What kingdoms are represented in the four beasts historically AS WELL AS doctrinally? We also take a look as to WHO the antichrist really is. These questions are a good time to apply the Attitude Factor of Bible Study: "be prepared to change what you've been taught when it goes contrary to the Word of God". You might find the answers go against what you've grown up believing...
We're heading to Revelation 4 in what may be the most unusual start to a Biblical Relationships class ever. In order to understand how we're to manage all manner of relationships biblically, we need to catch a vision of the end of the most important relationship we'll ever have: the moment when our faith is made sight.
