24 “Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock: 25 and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it did not fall, for it was founded on the rock. 26 “But everyone who hears these sayings of Mine, and does not do them, will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand: 27 and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it fell. And great was its fall.”
Matthew 7:24-27
Q & A：
- What is your definition of marriage and what are the reasons for you to get married? Explain the difference between a contractual marriage and a covenant marriage. (Matt 7:24-27)
- What are the differences or uniquenesses of your spouse or relationship partner that first attract but then frustrate you? What are some differences in a marriage that cannot be changed and what can be changed, and discuss how we should work with acceptance and oneness in a marriage.
- What will covenant partners do or not do to each other and how do we apply it in our marriage relationship? Do you remember your covenant marriage vow and discuss what is commitment to make marriage work when there are disagreements or dissatisfaction in marriage? (Mal 2:14; Mark 10:7-8; Josh 9:6,19; 1 Sam 17:36-37; Gen 9:15)