7.3 Preparing for Marriage

Purity, Courtship, and Preparing for Marriage

April 28, 2026 • Dr. Brett Golson • Genesis 2:18–24, Ephesians 5:22–23, Colossians 3:18–19, 1 Peter 3:1–7, 1 Corinthians 13:4–7

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Key Passages

Genesis 2:18, 21-24 | Ephesians 5:22-33 | Colossians 3:18-19 | 1 Peter 3:1-7

1 Corinthians 13: 4-7

Personal Bible Study

📖 Read

▪ Bible:

✓ Genesis 2:18-24 (God’s Design for Marriage.)

✓ Ephesians 5 | 1 Corinthians 7 (Love and Sacrifice)

✓ 1 Corinthians 13 (Love Defined biblically).

✓ Song of Solomon

✓ Colossians 3:18-19 | 1 Peter 3:1-7 (Roles & Mutual Respect).

▪ Book:

✓ Mere Christianity Book 3, Chapter 6, titled "Christian Marriage".

✓ Gospel-Centered Life – Lessons 6 – 8

Practices

Meet

▪ Key practice: List 5 spiritual traits to seek in a future spouse.

▪ Discussion: What does gospel-centered leadership and submission look like?

Pray

▪ Pray for your current/future spouse.

▪ Ask God to make you a servant-hearted person in relationships.

8.1 Hear the Word of God and DO IT

Dr. Thomas McSwain • James 1:22, Matthew 12:36, Matthew 5:16, John 12:28–30, Luke 8:16–21

7.4 Guarding Purity & Faithfulness in Marriage

May 5, 2026 • Dr. Brett Golson • 1 Thessalonians 4:3–5, Hebrews 13:4, 1 Corinthians 7:2–5, Matthew 5:27–28

Key Passages Hebrews 13:4 | 1 Thessalonians 4: 3-5 | 1 Corinthians 7:2-5 | Matthew 5:27-28 Personal Bible Study 📖 Read ▪ Bible: ✓ Hebrews 13:4 | Exodus 20:14 ✓ 1 Corinthians 7 ✓ Ephesians 5 ✓ Review all Scripture passages. ▪ Book: ✓ Gospel-Centered Life – Lessons 2, 6, & 9 Practices Meet ▪ Discussion: “How can we walk in purity together as a church?” ▪ Panel Discussion with married couples. Pray ▪ Thank God for forgiveness and freedom. ▪ Pray for relationships, temptations, and your future marriage.

7.1 God's Call to Holiness

April 14, 2026 • Dr. Brett Golson • 1 Thessalonians 4:3–8, 1 Corinthians 6:18–20, Ephesians 5:3, 1 Peter 1:14–16

Key Passages 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8 | 1 Corinthians 6:18-20 | Ephesians 5:3 | 1 Peter 1:14-16 Personal Bible Study 📖 Read ▪ Bible: ✓ 1 Thessalonians 4:3–8 (God’s will for purity). ✓ 1 Corinthians 6:18-20 (Sexual purity). ✓ Peter 1:14-16 | 2 Timothy 2:22 (living Pure Lives). ▪ Book: ✓ Gospel-Centered Life – Session 1–2 (God's holiness and our identity). Practices Meet ▪ Key practice: Write a purity statement based on Scripture. ▪ Discuss: “What does holiness look like in relationships?” ▪ Identify media, habits, or situations that compromise purity. Pray ▪ Confess to God areas of compromise. ▪ Ask for purity in mind, body, and habits.