Build Into Your Marriage

I. Commit to

Proverbs 14:1 The wisest of women builds her house, but folly with her own hands tears it down.

1 Thessalonians 5:11 Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.

Additional Notes:

II. Commit to

Acts 2:42,44 And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship… And all who believed were together and had all things in common.

Hebrews 10:24-25 And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, 25 not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some

Additional Notes:

Resources on Marriage:
• The Bible
• This Momentary Marriage (Piper)
• Happily Ever After (Piper)
• The Intimate Marriage (Sproul)
• The Meaning of Marriage (Keller)
• The Mingling of Souls (Chandler)
• Lasting Love (Begg)
• Love & Respect (Eggerichs)
• The Five Love Languages (Chapman)
• Cherish (Thomas)
• Rock Solid Marriage (TRC Special Messages)

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
1. Do you agree with the statement: “There is no one who God is going to use to grow you to become more like Jesus than your spouse.”?
2. After listening to this message, are there any areas where you feel like there’s a need for you to build into your marriage?
3. Are there any areas where you could use some encouragement? Share them with your spouse/friend.
4. How can you improve and become a better listener to your spouse/friend/children?
5. Do you think that doing life with other Believers is necessary for your marriage? Discuss.