1. PRECEPTS FOR CHRISTIAN MARRIAGE
Youth Search The Scriptures
Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Canada

2. What is Marriage? What is marriage?
The legal relationship of one husband and one wife is the approved marriage before the Lord
Pre-requisites for a godly marriage
Spiritual, emotional, physical, social, psychological and financial maturity.
What is Marriage?

3. Lesson 736
Memory Verse
Ephesians 5: 31
Main Text
Ephesians 5: 22-33

4. Today’s focus PORTRAITS OF GODLY PARENTS PRECEPTS FOR GODLY PARENTS
PERFECTION THROUGH CHRIST
PORTRAITS OF GODLY PARENTS

5. Why talk about marriage to youths?
Today’s parents were the youths of yesterday
Today’s youths will be the parents of tomorrow
Why talk about marriage to youths?
Today’s lessons will prevent future failures and regrets

6. Basic Reasons for Marriage…
Partnership (Ecclesiastes 4:9- 12),
Procreation (Genesis 1:28),
Pleasure (Proverbs 5:15-20),
Purity (1 Corinthians 7:2),
Power (Deuteronomy 32:30),
Protection (Proverbs 31:11,12)
Progress (Proverbs 31:13-29).

7. The picture of of a godly wife
Submission to her husband as to the Lord (Ephesians 5:22; Colossians 3:18)
Respects her husband as an example for the children to follow (Ephesians 5:33)
Sober, maintaining discipline among the children and ensures that they have the fear of God (Titus 2:4-5)
Love for her husband and the children (Titus 2:4)
Be an example of obedience and faith in God (1 Peter 3:1; 1Tim. 2:15; Titus 2:5)
Hard work and industry (Proverbs 31:10-31)
The picture of of a godly wife

8. The picture of of a godly husband
Must love, cherish and nourish his wife as Christ loved the Church (Colossians 3:19)
Be a good administrator and example for the family (1 Tim. 3:4)
Should not provoke his children to wrath and honour his wife before others (Eph. 6:4; 1 Peter 3:7)
Hardworker, diligent and provides adequately for the family (1 Tim. 5:8)
Blameless, hospitable and possess knowledge and wisdom to take decisions aright (Tit. 1:6-8)
A good listener and communicator (Eph. 6:4)
The picture of of a godly husband

9. Christian Marriage Precepts
Purpose of marriage
Partnership, procreation, pleasure, purity, power, protection and progress
Process of marriage
Family Process
Church Process
Legal Process
Pattern for marriage
One man and one woman (Malachi 2:14-16)
Separated from their parents (Genesis 2: 24)
Valid till death; no divorce (Malachi 2:14-16)

10. Unmarriageable categories 2 Corinthians 6:14- 18
Any unbeliever
Divorced, whose partner is still alive
Eunuchs
Homosexual
Polygamist
Unmarriageable categories 2 Corinthians 6:
2 Corinthians 6: 14-18
Malachi 3: 15
Matthew 19: 9
Matthew 19: 12
Romans 1: 26-27

11. Necessary Clarifications
Cohabitation and every living together that has no legal backing is sinful (Hebrews 13: 4)
Marriage is between a man and a woman (Eph. 5: 31; Romans 1: 26-27)
Not between a boy and a girl
Not between a man and a man
Not between a man and animal
Not between a woman and a woman
Necessary Clarifications

12. Perfection Through Christ

13. Some Nuggets to reflect upon
“Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands” (Proverbs 14:1)
“Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised” (Proverbs 31:30)
 Ecclesiastes 12: 1

14. Our Necessary Prayer and Song
“O give us homes built firm upon the Saviour, Where Christ is Head and Counsellor and Guide; Where ev’ry child is taught His love and favour, And gives his heart to Christ, the Crucified:
How sweet to know that tho’ his foot-steps waver, His faithful Lord is walking by his side!”
Our Necessary Prayer and Song

15. In conclusion
Marriage can be viewed as the relationship between Christ and her bride-THE CHURCH
Are you ready for Christ’s return?
What must every youth do to be at the Marriage supper of the Lamb?
Repent from all sins
Consecrate your life to the Lord

16. Why is the teaching on Christian marriage important to Christian youths?
Recall some divine portraits of a godly wife and mention some of her responsibilities in the family
Recall some divine portraits of a godly husband and mention some of his responsibilities in the family
What are the divine precepts for those waiting to marry?
State the spiritual experiences Christian youths need to posses to enjoy marriage and how one can get them
Questions