Posted on Apr 30, 2020 in bible study, Newsletter |
ALL Couples Welcome! Everyone is home and honestly tired of being at home. We realize that you are enduring stress, anxiety and uncertainty. But, we want to help you draw closer to Jesus and one another during this time. It doesn’t have to be overwhelming ALL the time. We are praying that you’ll use this time to improve your marriage and see how it can thrive, even during difficult days.
Below you’ll find virtual sessions,
provided by Grace Marriage, you can do together that will help your marriage and your family. These sessions are specifically designed to help you navigate your marriage during this time of quarantine.
Originally our Grace Marriage couples were going to meet May 2, but we’re so excited to be able to offer ALL couples this great resource at no cost! Each session has a 7-10 minute teaching video and a worksheet you can download to apply the teaching to your own relationship. Set aside about 45 minutes a week for the next 5 weeks of undistracted time as a couple to go through each lesson.
If you don’t set aside the time and put it on your weekly calendar, it will not happen.
First, here’s a quick message from Bethlehem’s Grace Marriage Leaders David and Sonya Rambo. Below you’ll find a link to each week’s video and worksheet.
Week 1: “The Grace-Based Marriage” – As Christ and His grace are the foundation of everything, we desire couples to think through this concept during such a trying time. Plus, we pray this lesson will help many couples who have not started building their marriage on the foundation of grace.
Week 2: “I Would Have Never”– With couples experiencing so much negative news, it’s important that we visit a lesson on gratitude. Gratitude is a core principle in Grace Marriage and in the times we are in, it’s needed that much more.
Week 3: “Instinctive vs. Intentional” – It’s easy to be driven by anxiety, emotion and instinct right now. Without intentionality in our home and in our marriage, we’ll find ourselves on a roller-coaster of emotions and chaos.
Week 5: “Intimacy Igniter & The 621 Challenge: Creative Dating” – Intentional one-on-one time is needed to process and weather our current trials. Regardless if you have kids or not, don’t let the sudden isolation keep you from being intentional and creative. You may have a ton of time together right now, but how are you using it? We’ll spark discussion and get into specific ways you can be creative in a time where there are restrictions on what you can do.
Want to sign up for our August 8, 2020 Grace Marriage session?
Posted on Oct 22, 2016 in bible study, Devotions |
Today’s Readings: Psalms 75-76, Jeremiah 52, Proverbs 5, Romans 8
My Thoughts:
Jeremiah 52
– The end of Jeremiah recounts the Babylonian exile. It begins with the fate of the kingly family, then recounts the destruction of the temple, and ends with the counting of the people who were taken. The final section, however, gives hope for the future of Israel as Jehoiachin is treated well by the new king of Babylon. Read more…
Posted on Oct 16, 2016 in bible study, Devotions |
Today’s Readings: Psalms 74, Jeremiah 51, Proverbs 4, Romans 7
My Thoughts:
Jeremiah 51
– The LORD continues in His foretelling of Babylon’s destruction. Read more…
Posted on Oct 11, 2016 in bible study, Devotions |
Today’s Readings: Psalms 73, Jeremiah 50, Proverbs 3, Romans 6
My Thoughts:
Jeremiah 50
– After giving the judgements of the other surrounding nations, the LORD ends by telling of the destruction of Babylon. This would seem almost laughable to its hearers since Babylon was the world’s strongest power at the time.
– 50:3, this will happened under Persian rule. The final assault being recorded in Daniel 5. Read more…
Posted on Sep 30, 2016 in bible study, Devotions |
Today’s Readings: Leviticus 19, Jeremiah 48, Proverbs 1, Romans 4
Posted on Sep 30, 2016 in bible study, Devotions |
Today’s Readings: Leviticus 18, Jeremiah 46-47, Job 42, Romans 3
My Thoughts:
Leviticus 18
– 18:1-5, the preface for the laws regarding sexual relationships is a reminder that the people of Israel are to be holy to the LORD. They are not to act as the the surrounding nations. Read more…
Posted on Sep 24, 2016 in bible study, Devotions |
Today’s Readings: Leviticus 17, Jeremiah 43-45, Job 41, Romans 2
My Thoughts:
Leviticus 17
– 17:1-7, the immediate purpose of this law is to keep Israel from sacrificing to false gods. If all sacrifices are to the LORD, it will prevent any pagan worship. Read more…
Posted on Sep 24, 2016 in bible study, Devotions |
Today’s Readings: Psalms 72, Jeremiah 41-42, Job 40, Romans 1
Posted on Sep 24, 2016 in bible study, Devotions |
Today’s Readings: Psalms 70-71, Jeremiah 39-40, Job 39, Acts 28
My Thoughts:
Jeremiah 39-40
– Jeremiah’s prophecy comes true. 39:1-2, it’s amazing that it took 1 and 1/2 years for Babylon to breach the city.
– 39:11-14, Fulfilling the LORD’s promise to Jeremiah. Read more…
Posted on Sep 24, 2016 in bible study, Devotions, Uncategorized |
Today’s Readings: Leviticus 16, Jeremiah 38, Job 38, Acts 27
My Thoughts:
Leviticus 16
– 16:6, unlike Jesus, the Great High Priest. (Hebrews 7:26-27) Read more…
