Something mysterious was declared over the first marriage. After telling the man to leave his father and mother, God told him to be joined to his wife. “The two,” God said, “Will be one flesh.”
Read more04 Jesus Famous Men Receive Christ's Design For Their Bodies
04 Jesus Famous Men Receive Christ's Design For Their Bodies
Read moreLeviticus 18-19
Now, turning to Leviticus chapter 18, we turn to a chapter of Scripture, again for the people of Israel, where we have laws restricting sexual activity, laws restricting sexual activity. I should remind you here at this point in Leviticus that a proper interpretation of the Old Testament law is that Jesus fulfilled the Old Testament law.
Read moreCain and Abel (Genesis 4:1-17)
Here, we learn Adam knew Eve, which is the Bible's way of saying they knew one another in the act of sex . As an aside, this should be instructive concerning sex. To God, sex isn't the mere collision of bodies who are out for a good time. Instead, though it should be clear because of the design of our sexual organs, God designed sex to be intensely pleasurable, but he always thought of it as a major expression of an intimate relationship. A married couple is to know one another. (10 Minutes/2500 Words)
Read moreNaked(!) and Unashamed (Genesis 2:25)
Sinless and unbroken, Adam and Eve had a beautiful innocence about them. **They were both naked and were not ashamed**. The implication is that shame would come due to the fall, but Adam and Eve didn't have it. They were to enjoy each other in every way, including sexually. (2 Minutes/450 Words)
Read moreLove the Father – What Are the World’s Tactics? Part 1 (1 John 2:16)
Remember your castle. You want Jesus seated firmly on its throne. But the devil tries to appeal to your sinful desires with the world system he controls. He hopes you'll surrender to one of his tactics. (5 Minutes/1300 Words)
Read moreArchival Post & Podcast: Marriage's Little Foxes
The Song of Solomon is the greatest love song ever written. In it, romantic love is evidenced from start to finish, from the beginning of life to the very end. It is a great ideal, a wonderful possibility, a straight up life goal for any married couple.
Read moreArchival Post & Podcast: Abstain From Sexual Immorality
Imagine paying an exorbitant price for something precious. Once you became the owner you’d protect that possession. You would preserve it for its intended use. God paid an outrageous price for you, the blood of Jesus Christ, His Son. He has redeemed us, bought us. From this position of great cost and love He reveals His will for our lives: sanctification. (9 Minutes / 1,800 Words)
Read moreCain and Abel (Genesis 4)
Here, we learn Adam knew Eve, which is the Bible's way of saying they knew one another in the act of sex. As an aside, this should be instructive concerning sex. To God, sex isn't the mere collision of bodies who are out for a good time. Instead, though it should be clear, because of the design of our sexual organs, that God designed sex to be intensely pleasurable, he always thought of it as a major expression of an intimate relationship. A married couple is to know one another. (10 Minutes/3000 Words)
Read moreArchival Post: One Flesh Does Not Include Your Children
Children are an incredible gift for married couples. They are a heritage from the Lord, a blessing from God (Psalm 127). Still, children present a challenge for marriages. Because our love for our kids’ is strong, it would be easy to overlook the marriage in favor of the family. (4 Minutes/1100 Words)
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