3. TRUTHS ABOUT MARRIAGE
Crisis in Marriage is an
opportunity to depend on Christ
and allow us to grow as
his children.
4. âThe secret to making a
marriage work is TO WORK AT
YOUR MARRIAGE. Marriage is
hard work and too many people
are not willing to put in the
time and effort.â
6. I. DEFINITION
From the Dictionary
ďĄA close, familiar and usually
affectionate or loving personal
relationship with another person
7. From the Bible- (Gen 1:26-2:25)
ďĄBiblical principle of âonenessâ
ââŚand the two shall become oneâ (Gen.
2:24)
8. ďĄHebrew term for intimacy is Yahdah which
describes sexual relationship.
ďĄIt has different uses such as:
to know, learn to
know, perceive, discriminate, know by
experience, recognize, admit, consider and
sexual union.
10. ANSWER BRIEFLY
ďĄ How do male(if youâre male) female (if you are female)
describe intimacy, what must be there for you to be called
intimate with your partner ?
ďĄ What are the benefits of having intimacy in marriage?
11. COMPONENTS OF GROWING AND
INTIMATE RELATIONSHIP
ďĄPersonal sharing
ďĄMutual Understanding
ďĄDeepening commitment
ďĄCaring
12. II. WHAT IS THE ROLE OF INTIMACY IN
MARRIAGE?
ďĄLetâs discuss it among ourselves
ďźIt develops one another in love
ďźIt bonds relationship
ďźIt gives satisfaction to the relationship
ďźIt deepens relationship
13. III. WHAT THE BIBLE SPEAKS ABOUT
MARRIAGE INTIMACY
ď§The Book of Song of songs pictures
the intimate relationship between
lovers.
âMy beloved is mine, and I am his. ..â
Song of Songs 2:16
14. THE CONTEXT OF SONG OF SONGS
ďĄThe book can be divided into three:
ďźthe courtship (1:1 - 3:5);
ďź the wedding (3:6 - 5:1);
ďź and the maturing marriage (5:2 - 8:14).
15. DISCOVERY FROM THE SONG OF SONGS
ďźKnowledge of each other should be
developed (even their vulnerability) 1:2-6
ďźThe role of communication in building
up intimacy is important 2:1-7
Kind words, words that build and
words that focus on strength
oFor the king 5:10-16
oFor the wife 7 :1-9
16. DISCOVERY FROM THE SONG OF SONGS
ďźSeparation is unhelpful to intimacy 3:1-4
ďźSex was created by God as sacred for
marriage 4:6-7 and keeps the marriage
more intimate
ďźThey enjoyed each otherâs company
17. Practical Perspectives of Marriage
1) Possession
âButbecause of immoralities, let each man
have his own wife, and let each woman
have her own husband. â
(1 Corinthians 7:2)
18. 2) Obligation
âLet the husband fulfill his duty to his
wife, and likewise also the wife to her
husband.â (1 Corinthians 7:3)
19. 3) Control over
âThe wife does not have authority over her
own body, but the husband does; and
likewise also the husband does not have
authority over his own body, but the wife
does.â (1 Corinthians 7:4)
20. 4) Devoted
âBut one who is married is concerned about
the things of the world, how he may please his
wife, âŚbut one who is married is concerned
about the things of the world, how she may
please her husband.â(1 Corinthians 7:33-34)
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21. PRACTICAL APPLICATION
1) Give your spouse the attention he or
she needs. Take the time to truly know
your spouse.
2) Encouragement and praise, not
criticism, are vital to a successful
relationship.
3) Enjoy each other. Plan some getaways.
Be creative, even playful, with each other.
Delight in Godâs gift of married love.
22. PRACTICAL APPLICATION
ďĄ4) Do whatever is necessary to
reassure your commitment to your
spouse. Renew your vows; work
through problems and do not
consider divorce as a solution. God
intends for you both to live in a
deeply peaceful, secure love.
23. LETâS GIVE IT A TRY
Answer these questions:
1. When you and your spouse were
dating, what did you do to make
him or her feel special?
2. What are you currently doing to
make your mate feel special?
24. LETâS GIVE IT A TRY
3. What was the last fun activity you
and your spouse did together?
25. LETâS GIVE IT A TRY
ďĄ I feel loved and cared about whenâŚ..
(list three things )
1.
2.
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Hinweis der Redaktion
Intimacy is seeing into each other's life. It's knowing each other's strengths and weaknesses. It's being aware of each others fears, hopes, and dreams."
) The concept of marital intimacy is derived from the Biblical principle of âonenessâ
A growing and intimate marriage is evidence in three components:Personal sharingIt is constant communication to our partner. Conversations that is Honest, true and other-centeredSummary:Conversing with our spouse is the most basic step that enables us to know how he or she thinks about or perceives different issues. We are beginning to know how our spouse is motivated. We gain insight into his or her struggles and temptations. As we gain more knowledge about them, then we can better serve and care for them, and gain support from them.[3] Personal sharing leads us to mutual understanding.Mutual Understanding â It is knowing, accepting and trusting our partner in a deeper level. There is an interdependence in relationship and itt sees relationship as one.Deepening commitment âThis deeper commitment is in essence love. Love is the expression of unconditional, genuine concern for the other. Love is not merely a theory but is practical, kind and forgiving. Love is the underlying devotion toward each other that generates a host of kind words, generous actions and special favors. Caring â It is showing our affections and concern that is specially for our partner.