Questions About Marriage
Bible Studies on Marriage
Samson's Riddle and Philistine Wife
Samson insists on marrying a Philistine woman; his riddle at the wedding feast leads to conflict and the beginning of his conflict with the Philistine...
5 min readA Royal Wedding Song
This magnificent psalm celebrates a royal wedding, praising the king's majesty and the queen's beauty, ultimately pointing to Christ and His bride, th...
6 min readDrink Water from Your Own Cistern
Proverbs 5 is a warning against adultery and a celebration of marital faithfulness, urging exclusive devotion to one's own spouse.
5 min readThe Wedding Feast, Taxes, and the Greatest Commandment
Jesus tells the parable of the wedding feast, then answers challenges about paying taxes to Caesar, the resurrection, and the greatest commandment. He...
7 min readMarriage and Singleness
Paul addresses questions about marriage, divorce, and celibacy. Each calling—married or single—is a gift from God. Remain in the situation you wer...
6 min readThe Marriage of the Lamb and the Rider on the White Horse
Hallelujah choruses celebrate Babylon's fall and the marriage of the Lamb—His Bride has made herself ready. Heaven opens: a rider on a white horse n...
6 min readLaws Concerning Vows
Numbers 30 establishes laws regarding vows and oaths, particularly concerning women's vows and the authority of fathers and husbands to confirm or ann...
5 min readMarriage, Children, Riches, and Servant Leadership
Jesus teaches on marriage and divorce, blesses children, encounters a rich man who cannot give up his wealth, predicts His death a third time, and tea...
8 min readJacob's Marriages
Genesis 29 recounts Jacob's arrival in Haran, his love for Rachel, and Laban's deception that results in Jacob marrying both Leah and Rachel—the dec...
6 min readZion's Vindication and New Name
God will not rest until Zion's righteousness shines like brightness and her salvation like a burning torch. She receives a new name, no longer called ...
5 min readMarriage, Divorce, and the Rich Young Man
Jesus teaches on the permanence of marriage, blesses children, and encounters a rich young man who cannot give up his wealth. He promises rewards for ...
7 min readUnsolved Murder, Marriage, and Family Laws
Moses provides laws for unsolved murders, marriage to captive women, rights of firstborn sons, and handling rebellious children.
4 min readThe Garden and God's Design
God intimately forms humanity, establishes work as a blessing, creates the institution of marriage, and places Adam in Eden with purpose and boundarie...
3 min readDavid and Bathsheba
While his army besieges Rabbah, David stays in Jerusalem, commits adultery with Bathsheba, and when she becomes pregnant, arranges for her husband Uri...
5 min readBlessed Is Everyone Who Fears the LORD
Psalm 128 paints a portrait of the blessed family: husband, wife, and children flourishing together in the fear of the LORD.
4 min readWalking in Light and Love
Paul calls believers to imitate God as beloved children, walking in love and light while avoiding the darkness of immorality, and gives instructions f...
7 min readThe New Heaven and New Earth
A new heaven and new earth appear; the New Jerusalem descends from heaven as a bride adorned for her husband. God dwells with His people; death, mourn...
6 min readDavid, Nabal, and Abigail
Samuel dies. When the foolish Nabal insults David, his wise wife Abigail intervenes with provisions and persuasive speech, preventing David from blood...
6 min readJustice, Family Duty, and Honesty
Moses addresses corporal punishment limits, animal welfare, levirate marriage, modesty, and honest weights and measures.
4 min readA Wife for Isaac
Abraham sends his servant to find a wife for Isaac. Through prayer and providence, Rebekah is found, demonstrating God's guidance in daily life.
2 min readSamson's Birth
An angel announces to barren Manoah's wife that she will bear a son set apart as a Nazirite to deliver Israel from Philistines.
5 min readSuffering for Doing Good
Peter addresses marriage relationships, emphasizing wives' gentle and quiet spirits and husbands' considerate treatment of wives. He then encourages a...
7 min readSing, O Barren One
Following the Servant's triumph in chapter 53, God calls barren Zion to sing because her children will be many. The chapter promises unshakeable coven...
6 min readLaws Protecting the Vulnerable
Moses provides regulations on divorce, newlyweds, pledges, kidnapping, and protecting workers, widows, orphans, and foreigners.
4 min readUnlawful Sexual Relations
Leviticus 18 establishes God's standards for sexual conduct, prohibiting practices common in Egypt and Canaan. The chapter reveals that sexuality is n...
6 min readMiscellaneous Laws on Community Life
Moses gives various laws covering lost property, clothing, building safety, agricultural practices, and sexual purity.
4 min readThe Descendants of Judah
The genealogy focuses on Judah, the royal tribe. Through his son Perez, the line leads to Hezron and eventually to Jesse and David. The chapter establ...
4 min readJoseph in Potiphar's House
Joseph rises to prominence in Potiphar's house. He resists temptation from Potiphar's wife but is falsely accused and imprisoned.
2 min readQualifications for Church Leaders
Paul outlines the character requirements for overseers and deacons, emphasizing that leadership in God's household requires exemplary personal conduct...
5 min readNaomi's Tragedy and Ruth's Loyalty
In the days of the judges, famine drives Elimelech's family to Moab. After all the men die, Naomi returns to Bethlehem. Ruth refuses to leave her, dec...
5 min readThe Spirit of the Lord Is Upon Me
Jesus read this passage at the Nazareth synagogue to announce His mission: good news to the poor, liberty to captives, comfort to mourners. The year o...
6 min readThe Destruction of Sodom
God's judgement falls on Sodom and Gomorrah. Lot and his daughters escape, but his wife looks back and becomes a pillar of salt.
2 min readEstablishing Elders in Crete
Paul writes to Titus, whom he left in Crete to appoint qualified elders and combat false teaching, outlining the character requirements for overseers ...
5 min readBodily Discharges and Purification
Leviticus 15 addresses ceremonial uncleanness from various bodily discharges, both abnormal and normal. These regulations taught Israel that all aspec...
6 min readDebates in the Temple
Religious leaders challenge Jesus' authority and try to trap Him with questions about taxes and resurrection. Jesus silences them with wisdom and turn...
7 min readWives for Benjamin
Israel regrets nearly destroying Benjamin and devises morally questionable schemes to provide wives for the surviving men.
5 min readAbraham and Abimelech
Genesis 20 recounts Abraham's deception of King Abimelech regarding Sarah, revealing both Abraham's faltering faith and God's protective faithfulness ...
5 min readJudgment on Jeroboam's House
Jeroboam sends his wife in disguise to the prophet Ahijah about their sick son. Ahijah, though blind, recognizes her and pronounces devastating judgme...
5 min readThe Allotment for Judah
The boundaries and cities of Judah's territory are detailed, including Caleb's conquest and the daughters of Zelophehad receiving land.
5 min readRules for Priests
Leviticus 21 establishes special regulations for priests, who were held to higher standards than ordinary Israelites. Because they served in God's pre...
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