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Premium member Presentation Transcript Marriage - Forever and Ever and Ever : Marriage - Forever and Ever and Ever Marriage Timeline : Marriage Timeline Biblical View of Time & History : Biblical View of Time & History Concept of ‘time’ is associated with an event Time of giving birth (Micah 5:2) Time for animals to be gathered (Gen 29:7) Time for Kings to Battle (2 Sam 11:1) Tree yields its fruit in its time (PS 1:3) David - “My ‘times’ are in Your Hands” Psalm 31:15 History is seen as a series of interconnected events – initiated by God God is Lord of History : God is Lord of History Festivals and Observances Celebrated the Redemptive Acts of God Festivals and Celebrations are designed to include them in the Reality of God’s Work Imagine in Heaven ‘time’ will cease to exist and we can go to any event at any time and become a part of it. History is about time and events Sacred History is about God’s Work of Redemption God’s Relationship With Israel : God’s Relationship With Israel God calls the Jews “My People” I will take you to be my people, and I will be your God, and you shall know that I am the Lord your God… (Exodus 6:7) I will gather them from there and bring them to the place that I have chosen, to make my name dwell there (Nehemiah 1:9) God’s History with His people is SACRED, because His Name Dwells With Them The ‘Times’ of God’s Relationship with Israel : The ‘Times’ of God’s Relationship with Israel Times of joy and celebration Seasons of frustration and anger Times of infidelity and apostasy Seasons of silence and seeming abandonment Marriage – a Sacred History IF God is Lord of Your History : Marriage – a Sacred History IF God is Lord of Your History Sacred - dedicated or set apart for the service or worship of God. Our marriage is meant to reflect the Sacred History the Jews have had with God. Hosea 2:14-16 (NLT) “But then I will win her back …She will give herself to me there, as she did long ago when she was young…when that day comes,” says the Lord, “you will call me ‘my husband’ instead of ‘my master.’ The Spiritual Discipline of Perseverance : The Spiritual Discipline of Perseverance Perseverance: “steady persistence in adhering to a course of action, a belief, or a purpose; steadfastness.” prokarteresis suggest more than mere toleration of a circumstances… It means "to be earnest or strong toward; to be constantly diligent; to adhere closely to; to continue instant in; to be steadfast with a person or thing.” The necessity of Perseverance : The necessity of Perseverance Parable of the Soils Luke 8:11-15 “But the seed on good soil stands for those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, retain it, and by persevering produce a crop.” The necessity of Perseverance : The necessity of Perseverance The necessity of Perseverance : The necessity of Perseverance Romans 2:6-8 (NIV) God "will give to each person according to what he has done." To those who by persistence in doing good seek glory, honor and immortality, he will give eternal life. But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow evil, there will be wrath and anger. What Is The Focus Of Your Heart? : What Is The Focus Of Your Heart? 2 Thess 3:5 May the Lord direct your hearts into God's love and Christ’s perseverance Beware Of The ‘Times’ Of Marriage That Threaten Intimacy : Beware Of The ‘Times’ Of Marriage That Threaten Intimacy New born babies Potty training Toddlers School Activities Pressures at Work Debt and Stress Empty Nesters Dealing with Sick In-laws Dealing with Health Issues as we age Commit to a Sacred History : Commit to a Sacred History Psalms 2:1-3 (NLT) Why are you husbands and wives so angry? Why do you waste your time with selfish plans? You prepare for battle; you plot together against the Lord and against his anointed one. “Let us break their chains,” you cry, “and free ourselves from slavery to God.” But the one who rules in heaven laughs. The Lord scoffs at you. Then in anger he rebukes you, terrifying you with his fierce fury. Psalms 2:10-12 (NLT) Now then, you husbands, act wisely! Be warned, you wives! Serve the Lord with reverent fear, and rejoice with trembling. Submit to God’s royal Son, or he will become angry, and you will be destroyed in the midst of all your activities— for his anger flares up in an instant. But what joy for all who take refuge in him! Consider the Sacred History of Joseph : Consider the Sacred History of Joseph Genesis 50:19-20 (ESV) But Joseph said to them, "Do not fear, for am I in the place of God? As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today. 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Sacred Marriage Series 4 - Persevering t mudpreacher Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINT lite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 85 Category: Spiritual/ Ins.. License: All Rights Reserved Like it (0) Dislike it (0) Added: November 23, 2009 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description No description available. Comments Posting comment... Premium member Presentation Transcript Marriage - Forever and Ever and Ever : Marriage - Forever and Ever and Ever Marriage Timeline : Marriage Timeline Biblical View of Time & History : Biblical View of Time & History Concept of ‘time’ is associated with an event Time of giving birth (Micah 5:2) Time for animals to be gathered (Gen 29:7) Time for Kings to Battle (2 Sam 11:1) Tree yields its fruit in its time (PS 1:3) David - “My ‘times’ are in Your Hands” Psalm 31:15 History is seen as a series of interconnected events – initiated by God God is Lord of History : God is Lord of History Festivals and Observances Celebrated the Redemptive Acts of God Festivals and Celebrations are designed to include them in the Reality of God’s Work Imagine in Heaven ‘time’ will cease to exist and we can go to any event at any time and become a part of it. History is about time and events Sacred History is about God’s Work of Redemption God’s Relationship With Israel : God’s Relationship With Israel God calls the Jews “My People” I will take you to be my people, and I will be your God, and you shall know that I am the Lord your God… (Exodus 6:7) I will gather them from there and bring them to the place that I have chosen, to make my name dwell there (Nehemiah 1:9) God’s History with His people is SACRED, because His Name Dwells With Them The ‘Times’ of God’s Relationship with Israel : The ‘Times’ of God’s Relationship with Israel Times of joy and celebration Seasons of frustration and anger Times of infidelity and apostasy Seasons of silence and seeming abandonment Marriage – a Sacred History IF God is Lord of Your History : Marriage – a Sacred History IF God is Lord of Your History Sacred - dedicated or set apart for the service or worship of God. Our marriage is meant to reflect the Sacred History the Jews have had with God. Hosea 2:14-16 (NLT) “But then I will win her back …She will give herself to me there, as she did long ago when she was young…when that day comes,” says the Lord, “you will call me ‘my husband’ instead of ‘my master.’ The Spiritual Discipline of Perseverance : The Spiritual Discipline of Perseverance Perseverance: “steady persistence in adhering to a course of action, a belief, or a purpose; steadfastness.” prokarteresis suggest more than mere toleration of a circumstances… It means "to be earnest or strong toward; to be constantly diligent; to adhere closely to; to continue instant in; to be steadfast with a person or thing.” The necessity of Perseverance : The necessity of Perseverance Parable of the Soils Luke 8:11-15 “But the seed on good soil stands for those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, retain it, and by persevering produce a crop.” The necessity of Perseverance : The necessity of Perseverance The necessity of Perseverance : The necessity of Perseverance Romans 2:6-8 (NIV) God "will give to each person according to what he has done." To those who by persistence in doing good seek glory, honor and immortality, he will give eternal life. But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow evil, there will be wrath and anger. What Is The Focus Of Your Heart? : What Is The Focus Of Your Heart? 2 Thess 3:5 May the Lord direct your hearts into God's love and Christ’s perseverance Beware Of The ‘Times’ Of Marriage That Threaten Intimacy : Beware Of The ‘Times’ Of Marriage That Threaten Intimacy New born babies Potty training Toddlers School Activities Pressures at Work Debt and Stress Empty Nesters Dealing with Sick In-laws Dealing with Health Issues as we age Commit to a Sacred History : Commit to a Sacred History Psalms 2:1-3 (NLT) Why are you husbands and wives so angry? Why do you waste your time with selfish plans? You prepare for battle; you plot together against the Lord and against his anointed one. “Let us break their chains,” you cry, “and free ourselves from slavery to God.” But the one who rules in heaven laughs. The Lord scoffs at you. Then in anger he rebukes you, terrifying you with his fierce fury. Psalms 2:10-12 (NLT) Now then, you husbands, act wisely! Be warned, you wives! Serve the Lord with reverent fear, and rejoice with trembling. Submit to God’s royal Son, or he will become angry, and you will be destroyed in the midst of all your activities— for his anger flares up in an instant. But what joy for all who take refuge in him! Consider the Sacred History of Joseph : Consider the Sacred History of Joseph Genesis 50:19-20 (ESV) But Joseph said to them, "Do not fear, for am I in the place of God? As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today.