Peter gives good advice: 1 Peter 3:7 Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them (wives) according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered.
Paul also has instructions for Husbands: Ephesians 6:25 Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; Ephesians 6:28 So ought men to love their wives as their own bodies. He that loveth his wife loveth himself. Ephesians 6:33Nevertheless let every one of you (Husbands) in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband. Colossians 3:19Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them. For a good marriage: 1 Corinthians 7:2-4 Nevertheless, to avoid fornication, let every man have his own wife, and let every woman have her own husband. Let the husband render unto the wife due benevolence: and likewise also the wife unto the husband. The wife hath not power of her own body, but the husband: and likewise also the husband hath not power of his own body, but the wife. Good Church Leaders: Titus 1:6 If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly. 1 Timothy 3:2 A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;
Psalm 25:2 O my God, I trust in thee: let me not be ashamed, let not mine enemies triumph over me. Psalm 25:20 O keep my soul, and deliver me: let me not be ashamed; for I put my trust in thee. Psalm 31:17 Let me not be ashamed, O LORD; for I have called upon thee: let the wicked be ashamed, and let them be silent in the grave. Psalm 37:19 They shall not be ashamed in the evil time: and in the days of famine they shall be satisfied. Psalm 119:6 Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect unto all thy commandments. Psalm 119:46 I will speak of thy testimonies also before kings, and will not be ashamed. Psalm 119:116 Uphold me according unto thy word, that I may live: and let me not be ashamed of my hope. Psalm 127:5 Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate.
Isaiah 45:17 But Israel shall be saved in the LORD with an everlasting salvation: ye shall not be ashamed nor confounded world without end. Isaiah 49:23 And kings shall be thy nursing fathers, and their queens thy nursing mothers: they shall bow down to thee with their face toward the earth, and lick up the dust of thy feet; and thou shalt know that I am the LORD: for they shall not be ashamed that wait for me. Isaiah 50:7 For the Lord GOD will help me; therefore shall I not be confounded: therefore have I set my face like a flint, and I know that I shall not be ashamed. Isaiah 54:4 Fear not; for thou shalt not be ashamed: neither be thou confounded; for thou shalt not be put to shame: for thou shalt forget the shame of thy youth, and shalt not remember the reproach of thy widowhood any more.
Zephaniah 3:11In that day shalt thou not be ashamed for all thy doings, wherein thou hast transgressed against me: for then I will take away out of the midst of thee them that rejoice in thy pride, and thou shalt no more be haughty because of my holy mountain.
Romans 9:33As it is written, Behold, I lay in Sion a stumblingstone and rock of offence: and whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. Romans 10:11 For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.
2 Corinthians 10:8 For though I should boast somewhat more of our authority, which the Lord hath given us for edification, and not for your destruction, I should not be ashamed:
1 Peter 4:16Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf.
1 John 2:28And now, little children, abide in him; that, when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming.
Have you ever thought what a wife is worth in Dollars and Cents?
Proverbs 31:10-31 Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands. She is like the merchants’ ships; she bringeth her food from afar. She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens. She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard. She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms. She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night. She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff. She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy. She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet. She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple. Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land. She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant. Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come. She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness. She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness. Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her. Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all. Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised. Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.
The chart, “What’s a stay-at-home Mom worth?”, gives a general Dollar and Cents value. But the Scripture puts a higher value, “her price is far above rubies”. It then lists all that she is valued for. Yes, a good wife cannot be equaled. Men, practice these: You are the HEAD, but she is the neck that turn’s the head. She is the hand that does the work, YOU are the glove that protects the hand. Happy Wife Happy Life. “her price is far above rubies”
Genesis 37-41 The story of Joseph 37:8-36 Rejected by his 11 brothers and sold into slavery 39:1-12 Tempted in the flesh 39:13-20 Lied about and cast into prison 40:1-23 Used by God and then forgotten For two long years Joseph pondered his life … alone in prison God tests his people before he uses them 41:9 Joseph is remembered 41:38-44 Quickly he rises in Power Joseph realized that all he went thru had PURPOSE, as he told his brothers: Genesis 45:5Now therefore be not grieved, nor angry with yourselves, that ye sold me hither: for God did send me before you to preserve life.
Noah was tested … Genesis 6 120 years to build the ARK Abraham was tested … Genesis 22 told to kill his son (Isaac) Daniel was tested … Daniel 1:1-4 Into a strange land, a slave The Lord Jesus was tested …. Matthew 4:1-11 by Satan in the wilderness To his fellow Jews James writes: James 1:2-3My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. Paul writes to Believers 1 Corinthians 10:13There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.
How to deal with temptation: Trust the Lord, Know His word, Pray without ceasing.
Flare type … What is known about them? Normally lit when there is danger around. Must be broken to be lit. Burn brightly for a season, then die out Pretty while lit, but very dangerous How does this fit into what we know about light? Cheerful? … Not always Warm? … Hot and usually dangerous Drive away darkness? … for a while Reveal things? … while they burn Draws attention? … O yes However NOT the type of light to stay around! Some Christians are like Flares … God has to break them before they can be used … While they burn they are warning others but soon they forget about God and their light goes out.
Flash Lights Type … What is known about them? Usually used in emergencies, usually giving directions. They only work when their button gets pushed. They need attention once in a while as they have a tendency to fail when needed the most! How does this fit into what we know about light? Cheerful? … Yes, usually showing the way Warm? … not usually Drive away darkness? … in one direction Reveal things? … directly in front of it Draws attention? … O yes but limited! Some Christians are like Flash Lights … The only time they work is when they are pushed into a job. They are only good for one thing, and they want all the attention. If neglected, they usually quit what they were supposed to do!
Light Bulb Type … What is known about them? There are many sizes, once turned on they continue to shine. How does this fit into what we know about light? Cheerful? … Yes, what’s more cheerful than a light at night? Warm? … Yes Drive away darkness? … in every direction Reveal things? … all around Draws attention? … O yes, fills a dark room … Some Christians are like Light Bulbs … Just turn them on and they keep shining! Looking for the Lord’s coming!
DEFINED Genesis 2:24 Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh. Mark 10:7For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and cleave to his wife; Ephesians 5:31 For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh. A HUSBAND (a man) 1 Corinthians 7:2-4Nevertheless, to avoid fornication, let every man have his own wife, and let every woman have her own husband. Let the husband render unto the wife due benevolence: and likewise also the wife unto the husband. The wife hath not power of her own body, but the husband: and likewise also the husband hath not power of his own body, but the wife. 1 Corinthians 7:33But he that is married careth for the things that are of the world, how he may please his wife. Ephesians 5:23For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body. Ephesians 5:33 Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband. 1 Timothy 3:2A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach; Titus 1:6 If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly. 1 Peter 3:7Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered. A WIFE (a woman) 1 Corinthians 7:2-4Nevertheless, to avoid fornication, let every man have his own wife, and let every woman have her own husband. Let the husband render unto the wife due benevolence: and likewise also the wife unto the husband. The wife hath not power of her own body, but the husband: and likewise also the husband hath not power of his own body, but the wife. 1 Corinthians 7:34 There is difference also between a wife and a virgin. The unmarried woman careth for the things of the Lord, that she may be holy both in body and in spirit: but she that is married careth for the things of the world, how she may please her husband. 1 Corinthians 7:39 The wife is bound by the law as long as her husband liveth; but if her husband be dead, she is at liberty to be married to whom she will; only in the Lord. Ephesians 5:33 Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband. 1 Peter 3:1 Likewise, ye wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; that, if any obey not the word, they also may without the word be won by the conversation of the wives; A family (Father, Mother, Children) 1 Timothy 5:14 I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house, give none occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully. 1 Corinthians 7:14 For the unbelieving husband is sanctified by the wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified by the husband: else were your children unclean; but now are they holy. 2 Corinthians 12:14Behold, the third time I am ready to come to you; and I will not be burdensome to you: for I seek not yours but you: for the children ought not to lay up for the parents, but the parents for the children. Ephesians 6:1-4Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. Honour thy father and mother; which is the first commandment with promise; That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth. And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. Colossians 3:20-21 Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord. Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged. 1 Timothy 3:4One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;
MARRIAGE = One Husband(Male), One Wife(Female) and Children as God giveth.
In a parable the lord tells of two faithful servants, both of who, doubled the talents given them: Matthew 25:21 His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord. Matthew 25:23 His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord. But to the unfaithful one who buried his talent he said: Matthew 25:28-29 Take therefore the talent from him, and give it unto him which hath ten talents. For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath.
The Lord has given us talents (Gifts) …… Read Romans 12:6-11, 1 Corinthians 12:1-12
i.e. to feel regret or contrition, to change one’s mind Repent and repentance appears 66 times in the New Testament (in the Old Testament refers to Israel, the Jews and their relationship with God) John the Baptist preached, Repentance and Baptism to the Jews: Matthew 3:8 Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance: Matthew 3:11I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire: Mark 1:4John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins. Luke 3:3And he came into all the country about Jordan, preaching the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins; Luke 3:8 Bring forth therefore fruits worthy of repentance, and begin not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, That God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham. The Lord Jesus speaking to Jews about Repent and Repentance: Matthew 3:2 and saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. Matthew 4:17 From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. Matthew 9:13But go ye and learn what that meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance. Mark 1:15 and saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. Mark 2:17 When Jesus heard it, he saith unto them,They that are whole have no need of the physician, but they that are sick: I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance. Luke 13:3 I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish. Luke 13:5 I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish. Luke 5:32 I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance. Luke 15:7 I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance. Luke 16:30 And he said, Nay, father Abraham: but if one went unto them from the dead, they will repent. Luke 17:3-4 Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him. And if he trespass against thee seven times in a day, and seven times in a day turn again to thee, saying, I repent; thou shalt forgive him. Luke 24:47 and that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. The Apostles did the same: Mark 6:12And they (apostles) went out, and preached that men should repent. Acts 2:38Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. Acts 3:19Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord; Acts 5:31Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins. Acts 8:22 Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee. Acts 11:18 When they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted repentance unto life. Acts 13:24when John had first preached before his coming the baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel. Acts 17:30 And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent: Acts 19:4 Then said Paul, John verily baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe on him which should come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus. 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
Another popular song: Well, I don’t possess houses or land Fine clothes or jewelry, sorrows and cares In this whole word my life seems to me But I have a Christ who paid the price Way back on Cavalry, and oh He is all, all and all this world to me
Christ is all Well, he’s everything to me Don’t you know that he’s all Well, just ‘ruse the land and see He’s all, he’s all, he’s all All and all this world to me
Well, there are some folk who look and long For this world’s riches, oh yes There some folk who look for power, position too, oh yes But I have a Christ, whole in my life This makes me happy, and oh He’s all, all and all this world to me
Christ is all Well, he’s everything to me Don’t you know that he’s all Well, just ‘ruse the land and see He’s all, he’s all, he’s all All and all this world to me
Well, ‘Christ is all’ means more to me Than this world’s riches, oh yes He’s my sight, my guiding light Through pathless seas, oh yes It’s mighty nice to have a price Who will your friend be? Tell you- He’s all, all and all this world to me
Christ is all Well, he’s everything to me Don’t you know that he’s all Y’just ‘ruse the land and see He’s all, he’s all, he’s all All and all this world to me
Weddings in the Bible were sometimes lavish, noisy and costly, with lots of gifts and plenty of eating and drinking. Some things don’t change. There is no actual description of a wedding in the Scripture. So, let’s look at a few mentioned. Jacobs wedding Genesis 27:46-29:28 tells the whole story of his search for a wife. Genesis 29:22 (hints a big wedding) And Laban gathered together all the men of the place, and made a feast. Judges 14Samson’s wedding 10-11 So his father went down unto the woman: and Samson made there a feast; for so used the young men to do. And it came to pass, when they saw him, that they brought thirty companions to be with him. Some other Scripture suggesting the grandeur of some weddings: Song of Solomon 3:11 Go forth, O ye daughters of Zion, and behold king Solomon with the crown wherewith his mother crowned him in the day of his espousals, and in the day of the gladness of his heart. Psalms 45:13-15The king’s daughter is all glorious within: her clothing is of wrought gold. She shall be brought unto the king in raiment of needlework: the virgins her companions that follow her shall be brought unto thee. With gladness and rejoicing shall they be brought: they shall enter into the king’s palace. Isaiah 61:10I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels.
Matthew 22:2-12 A parable describing a wedding. John 2 The wedding in Cana of Galilee appears to have been a large affair.
Yes, Some Weddings in the Scripture were lavish, noisy and costly as they are today. It’s a shame that so many today end in divorce.
