10 Relationships In The Bible That Can Inspire Our Marriage PART 1

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About This Episode In this first of two episodes, we look at some of the most powerful relationship stories in the Old Testament and what they can teach us about marriage. We open with a running analogy: a couple joined like a rubber band has to move together, or the bond snaps. From there we explore Isaac and Rebekah, from her willing "I will go" to a love that went beyond appearance; Jonathan and David, whose souls were knit together as Jonathan laid down his claim to the throne; Ruth and Naomi's clinging loyalty; Ruth and Boaz's story of redemption; and Daniel and his three friends, tested together and refusing to bow. These aren't marriage templates, but each offers insight into how we love one another.

About Aaron & Jennifer Smith Aaron and Jennifer Smith are the founders of Marriage After God and authors of Husband After God, Wife After God, and Marriage After God. Married since 2007 and raising six children in Bend, Oregon, they started Husband Revolution and Unveiled Wife to share what God was teaching them, not from a place of having it figured out, but as fellow travelers pointing couples back to Jesus.

In This Episode Moving together — why a couple joined like a rubber band has to keep the same pace Isaac and Rebekah — willingness, love and comfort (Genesis 24 and 26) Jonathan and David — souls knit together in loyal, sacrificial love (1 Samuel 18) Laying down your rights — Jonathan's generosity in surrendering his royal claim Ruth and Naomi — clinging faithfulness: "your people shall be my people" (Ruth 1) Ruth and Boaz — redemption, compassion and being singled out (Ruth 2) Daniel and his friends — standing firm together when faith is tested (Daniel 1, 3 and 6)

Scripture Referenced Genesis 24 Genesis 26 1 Samuel 18 Ruth 1 Ruth 2 Daniel 1, 3 and 6

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