God’s Design for Marriage
We start at the beginning: what marriage is, why God created it, and what it means for two people to become one. Couples learn to see marriage as God’s idea, not just a personal choice.
“Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.”
Genesis 2:24
Communication Between Men and Women
Men and women often communicate differently. This week covers how to listen well, speak with kindness, and understand each other, so small misunderstandings don’t grow into big ones.
“Let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath.”
James 1:19
Emotional and Spiritual Health
A healthy marriage starts with healthy people. We look at past hurts, emotional baggage, and personal walks with God, and why both partners need to be whole and growing in Christ.
“Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.”
Proverbs 4:23
Conflict Resolution
Every couple disagrees; what matters is how. Couples learn biblical ways to handle conflict, forgive, and come back together stronger instead of further apart.
“And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.”
Ephesians 4:32
Bonus Weeks
When groups want to keep going, we dig into two more topics:
- Purpose and Covenant: marriage as a lifelong covenant before God, not a contract of convenience.
- Roles and Responsibilities in Marriage: what Scripture says about how husbands and wives love, serve, and support each other.
“And a threefold cord is not quickly broken.”
Ecclesiastes 4:12
