Today’s Scripture
Revelation 2:1-5; Matthew 6:33; Matthew 19:5-6;

Doing what matters most consistently brings us consistently, positive results.

1.

First

Revelation 2:1-5 To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: The One who holds the seven stars in His right hand, the One who walks [a]among the seven golden lampstands, says this: 2 ‘I know your deeds and your labor and [b]perseverance, and that you cannot tolerate evil people, and you have put those who call themselves apostles to the test, and they are not, and you found them to be false; 3 and you have [c]perseverance and have endured on account of My name, and have not become weary. 4 But I have this against you, that you have left your first love. 5 Therefore, remember from where you have fallen, and repent, and do the [d]deeds you did at first; or else I am coming to you and I will remove your lampstand from its place—unless you repent.

Marriage is glroious, but it’s hard

It is the illusion that if we find our one true soul mate, everything wrong with us will be healed; but that makes the lover into God, and no human being can live up to that. —Tim Keller

Matthew 6:33 But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be provided to you.

We cannot say Jesus is #1 and yet never invest any time with Him or His people.

Step One =

For me to live is_____________________

Only Jesus delivers happily ever after.

2.

Second

Matthew 19:5-6 or this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh. So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.

Step One =

You cannot invest anything of value into your relationships without first investing time

Step Two =

Intimacy is the security blanket of your marriage. —Tim Hale
Intimacy exposes flaws

3.

Third

We cannot place a burden on our children to provide for us what only God can supply.

After Jesus, your spouse comes first.

Step One =

You cannot invest anything of value into your relationships without first investing time.

Step Two =

Reveal Answer

The love in your marriage is your child’s emotional security blanket

2. Discuss in a Life Group

DISCUSS:

• Why does God ask us to put Him first?
  

• What are some ways that you can prioritize your marriage?
  

• Why is it important for children to know that their parents love each other?
  

• A major theme was the investment of time. What are some tangible steps you can take to invest time in the biggest priorities of your life?

3. Pray Together

Pray for each other and record any prayer requests here.