1 Corinthians 7:10-16
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
What did you find most helpful or convicting from studying 1 Corinthians 7:10-16?
Jesus and Paul both point us toward God’s original design for marriage as a permanent covenant union between a man and a woman (cf. Matthew 19:3-9). What makes that vision so counter-cultural today?
Our culture often asks, “When do I have a right to leave?” How do Jesus and Paul change the question we should be asking about marriage?
What are some common attitudes, expectations, or habits that can slowly weaken our commitment to remain faithful in marriage? What are one or two things you could sacrifice or start doing to grow in friendship, communication, and commitment with your spouse?
Why do couples often wait until a marriage is in crisis before asking for help? What are some simple habits that help strengthen a marriage before problems become serious?
What is the difference between viewing marriage as a covenant and viewing it as a contract or consumer relationship?
When feelings fade, conflict grows, or circumstances change, how can remembering your covenant help you remain faithful?
How does remembering the grace, patience, forgiveness, and sacrificial love we have received from Jesus change the way we respond when someone has hurt or failed us?
Whatever our present situation or past failures, what does faithfulness to Jesus look like for us now? How does the faithfulness of Christ give us hope to take that next step?
