1. Welcome

2. Marriage is for Men and Women
Who Love God
And
One Another
Part 3
The Meaning of “I Do”

3. “And He answered and said to them, "Have you not read that He who made them at the beginning 'made them male and female,” Matt. 19:4
"and said, 'For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.” Matt. 19:5
Cleave
Leave and Cleave

4. No Marriage Ceremony in Bible

5. I Do
I Do
Ceremony

6. Mistaken views of the Marriage Vows
Not permanent
Only a legal trifle
Joining two angels
Expecting trouble

7. The meaning of "I Do"

8. Correct view of the Marriage Vows
Involves Others
God - Matt. 19:6
Community - Pro. 14:34
Families
Children

9. Correct view of the Marriage Vows
Cleave to Wife
Matt. 19:5
History
Serious Matter

10. The Marriage Vows Both “Do you take” “To be your wedded”
“Promising before God and these witnesses”

11. The Marriage Vows Promises of Both 1. To honor 2. To love
3. Sickness and Health
4. Prosperity and adversity
5. Until Death do us part

12. The Marriage Vows Husband Take Leadership
Consideration of weaker vessel - 1 Pet. 3:7
Task of wife is important

13. The Marriage Vows Wife Obey – submissive 1 Pet. 3:1-6 Eph. 5:22
Devoted

14. Exchange of Rings Groom Token of his love for her Bride
Give to thee willingly

15. Pray
Read

16. The Meaning of “I Do”

17. Marriage is for the Mature
Marriage is for Men and Women
Who Love God
And
One Another
Part 4
Marriage is for the Mature

19. Nelson Chapel Church of Christ
5039 Six Mile Road
Maryville, Tn
September 10, 2017
Sermon by Arthur Pigman
2705 Druid Hill Dr.
Maryville, Tn
CCL