Preparing for Marriage

February 13, 2025

Jorge Soto

Jorge leads discussion on the biblical perspective of marriage and its purpose. He emphasized that marriage should not be viewed merely as a means to personal happiness but as a way to glorify God. The discussion covered various aspects of marriage, including the roles of husbands and wives, the importance of spiritual maturity before marriage, and the purpose of marriage in reproducing the image of God through godly offspring. He references Ephesians 5 and 1 Peter 3 to outline the biblical roles of husbands and wives, highlighting the importance of sacrificial love and respectful submission. He also discussed the concept of 'man, mission, mate' from Genesis 2, emphasizing that men should first be mature and have a clear life mission before pursuing marriage. Jorge concluded with a call for participants to consider their spiritual growth and preparation for marriage within the context of Christian community.