Life University: Marriage Edition

SESSION TWO: A Great Marriage Enjoys Mutual Ministry.

SELF PROMOTION SELF PROTECTION SELFLESS PURSUIT GOD IDOLATRY ISOLATION INTIMACY SELF PROMOTION SELF PROTECTION SELFLESS PURSUIT GETTING GETTING ALONG GIVING

GOD

I. THE PRINCIPLE OF MUTUAL MINISTRY

2 So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, 2 complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. 3 Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. 4 Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. 5 Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus. (Philippians)

II. THE PRACTICE OF MUTUAL MINISTRY

II. THE PRACTICE OF MUTUAL MINISTRY A. Understand and Appreciate Your Spouse’s Differences.

II. THE PRACTICE OF MUTUAL MINISTRY A. Understand and Appreciate Your Spouse’s Differences. B. Understand and Meet Your Spouse’s Needs.

The Eight Most Commonly Identified Intimacy Needs

1. Acceptance The Eight Most Commonly Identified Intimacy Needs

1. Acceptance 2. Affection The Eight Most Commonly Identified Intimacy Needs

1. Acceptance 2. Affection 3. Appreciation The Eight Most Commonly Identified Intimacy Needs

1. Acceptance 2. Affection 3. Appreciation The Eight Most Commonly Identified Intimacy Needs 4. Approval

1. Acceptance 2. Affection 3. Appreciation The Eight Most Commonly Identified Intimacy Needs 4. Approval 5. Attention

1. Acceptance 2. Affection 3. Appreciation The Eight Most Commonly Identified Intimacy Needs 4. Approval 5. Attention 6. Encouragement

1. Acceptance 2. Affection 3. Appreciation The Eight Most Commonly Identified Intimacy Needs 4. Approval 5. Attention 6. Encouragement 7. Respect

1. Acceptance 2. Affection 3. Appreciation The Eight Most Commonly Identified Intimacy Needs 4. Approval 5. Attention 6. Encouragement 7. Respect 8. Security

II. THE PRACTICE OF MUTUAL MINISTRY A. Understand and Appreciate Your Spouse’s Differences. B. Understand and Meet Your Spouse’s Needs. C. Understand and Speak Your Spouse’s Love Languages.

A. Encouraging Words – Building others up through verbal expressions

A. Encouraging Words – Building others up through verbal expressions B. Acts of Service—Expressing love by doing things for the other

A. Encouraging Words – Building others up through verbal expressions B. Acts of Service—Expressing love by doing things for the other C. Gift Giving—Unexpected gifts to communicate you were thinking of the other.

A. Encouraging Words – Building others up through verbal expressions B. Acts of Service—Expressing love by doing things for the other C. Gift Giving—Unexpected gifts to communicate you were thinking of the other. D. Quality Time—Expressing love by prioritizing undistracted time to spend together.

A. Encouraging Words – Building others up through verbal expressions B. Acts of Service—Expressing love by doing things for the other C. Gift Giving—Unexpected gifts to communicate you were thinking of the other. D. Quality Time—Expressing love by prioritizing undistracted time to spend together. E. Physical Touch & Closeness—Communicating love through affection and physical closeness.

WEEK TWO COMMITMENT: By Drawing Upon God’s Resources, I Commit to Be God’s Source of Blessing to My Spouse.