Unconditional Love Lesson - Day Four

On today we want you to read the writing of Hosea in the Old Testament. This reading should take about 20 to 30 minutes. As you are reading highlight or underline key points in the writing that you both  can go back and discuss once you have finished reading.  

Designate one person to do the writing or typing of notes during your discussion. Create a nice and complete summary of what you both, as a couple together, where able to come up with after reading this powerful and inspiring story of Unconditional Love.

We want you to title your summary, "A Remarkable example of Unconditional Love."

Keep your writing as we want you to bring it to our next fellowship. We will have a discussion on it. Also keep all of your Exercises because we will be discussing all of them.

Have a Jesus Christ Day in your Marriage!

Unconditional Love Lesson - Day Three

On today we are asking that you and your spouse review the last two days of Marital Exercises. Try discussing how it has impacted you both and how the exercises has improved your perspective on "Unconditional Love." Also use this time to complete any exercises from the past two days that you were unable to.

 May you enjoy your discussion! 

Unconditional Love Lesson - Day Two

Today is Literature Day! You and your spouse each compile scriptures where God has shown his love and provision. The Old Testament Narratives are a really good reference point in showing God's unconditional love and commitment.  Each one of you find a Narrative from the Old Testament, read it; and put together a nice writing to present to your spouse on how it is an example to show you both the importance of unconditional love.  

Enjoy your Literary Day Together! 

Unconditional Love Lesson - Day One

On today, go to 1st Corinthians chapter 13 and list all of the terms or phrases that describes godly love. Do you know that godly love is just as important as romantic love? When the romantic love becomes challenged you must know how to produce the God-Kind of love in your marriage; although your relationship is emotional it is also spiritual. 

Look up the passage in these three translations, NKJV, NIV, NLT and compare their word choices of 1st Corinthians chapter 13. Don't forget to list the terms and phrases. Use the different translations to get your list.

Discuss at least two of the words or phrases that really standout 
to you and your spouse.

Love and Respect - Days Four and Five

For starters go back and review day three. Look over the 5 scriptures that you found where the 5 vocabulary words that you chose was referenced. Look at those scriptures through your translations KJV, NIV, and NLT.

On today, create a chart that has two columns. The first column should read, "Love and Respect" the second column should read "Conditional Love and Disrespect."

In column #1 write down all of the things in your marriage that you both can do to show "Love and Respect" for one another.

In column #2 - write down all of the things that you both can do to hinder your marriage by showing "Conditional Love and Disrespect" for one another.

Spend the next two days reviewing day three and discussing this exercise.


Enjoy your study time over the next two days...

Love and Respect - Day Three

On today, spend about 15-20 minutes discussing and examining the vocabulary that you built on yesterday day two. In addition, pick 5 of your vocabulary words and find scriptures that correspond with each word. For example, if one of your words was "submit" find a passage that addresses submission. Do this for 5 selected vocabulary words.  Last, look the scripture up on the 5 words that you choose in the three translations NKJV, NIV, and NLT. 

The idea of this exercise is to get you and your spouse to examine text, translations, and context of scripture. The 5 words that you select should be the words that speak to your marriage along with the passages that has those words in them. 

Enjoy your study time on today...

Love and Respect - Day Two

On today, spend about 15-20 minutes discussing and examining each verse.  Build a vocabulary list that you can bring to our next "Marriage Discipleship" Meeting. There are many impacting words that are in the passage of Ephesians 5:21-33. Get as many words as you can that will help you understand what God is saying to married couples. Along with the words put a definition beside them.

To help with this project you and your spouse are to use three different translations. We would like for you to use NKJV, NIV, and NLT. See how the translations really open up the text by offering some very interesting word choices in helping you to understand what God is saying to us in the marital covenant.

May you and your spouse enjoy your time of enrichment as you capture the plain meaning that God is conveying in each verse!"

Love and Respect Study for the Week

On this week carve out each day Monday through Friday to discuss how the virtues of Love and Respect can become stronger in your marriage.  Go through each verse, highlight important words and phrases. Discuss those words and phrases. It is also good to compare translations some good ones are NKJV, NIV, and NLT. 

Take some time to really study these verses. On the next (4) days we will posts perspectives concerning some of the verses that addresses love and respect. Try Spending 15-20 minutes each day with Ephesians chapter 5; verses 21-33.  Study a little each day for the next five days.

Look for perspectives that will posts on tomorrow...

"A Small Token"

Give your spouse a small token of love on today. It could be something your spouse likes to eat; a gift card to a favorite restaurant; a card with heartfelt expressions; or some other tangible token that says, "I love and appreciate you." Every now and then it is good to share these little tokens of love. It can make a tremendous difference in your relationship. Furthermore, it also serves as a deposit into your spouse's happiness. Don't allow the day to get pass you without thinking of a way to shower your spouse with a small token of love.

The Kind of Love that's Pure

Here is a passage from the Bible that will speak to your marriage? What are the ones that stand out to you? Share it with your spouse on today.

Love is patient, Love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be still; where there is knowledge, it will pass away.
I Corinthians 13:4-8

"Give out some Positive Energy"

Do you believe in your spouse? Of course you do, well how about conveying that on today in some creative way? You are the most significant person in your spouse's life. It really means something to say, "I believe in You!" We live in a negative and discouraging world; we must go out into it everyday and deal with it's challenges. However, the one thing that we should be able to find comfort and security in is the loving embrace of our spouse's heartfelt expressions. Convey encouraging sentiments to your spouse on today.

"I'm Proud of You"

What are you proud of about your spouse? What is it about your spouse that puts a smile on your face? Try giving your spouse a vote of confidence about something that you are proud of as it pertains to your spouse. The whole world can compliment or give praise to your spouse but when it comes from you it means more than you know.  When you stand by your spouse it shouts volumes of love and support.  Find a creative way on today to say to your spouse, "I'm proud of you!" 

"Two Praying Hearts"

Devote time in prayer on today.  Go throughout your day praying for your marriage.  Pray for your spouse. When you pray for your marriage it strengthens your devotion to the relationship. When you pray it involves God in your marriage. When you pray it brings spiritual and moral results. When your pray it grows you both beyond indifferences amongst yourselves. When you pray it matches your hearts and minds. Prayer is one of the best things you can give your marriage, try devoting time to it on today. 

Invest with a Passage of Scripture

On today give a passage of scripture from the bible that will provide encouragement and hope into your spouse's day.  You both go out into the day and have many challenges throughout its course.  Therefore, if you and your spouse send one another passages of scripture it shows your sensitivity and involvement.  In addition, it communicates your care in wanting to see your spouse have a productive and spirit-filled day! Find a passage that speaks to the heart of your spouse on today.

Do Something Special for your Spouse on Today

Take the time to do something special for your spouse on today.  It could be a short note of love; a favorite dish; or some other gesture that translates what is in your heart for your spouse.  When you extend yourself by showing meaningful gestures it speaks volumes to your spouse and strengthens your marital covenant. You will feel good in knowing that you made a difference in your spouse's day.

Give Kind Words on Today

Take the time to send kind words toward your spouse on today.  You would be surprised at how little gestures yield tremendous results in your marriage. Think about what your spouse means to you and share your thoughts.  Try going outside of the norm and be creative with your gesture.  Make your spouse feel special.