What Love Does Bible Study: Eros Week 3
What Love Does Bible Study: Eros
Week 3
This Bible study is designed to encourage open discussion and reflection on the biblical principles of intimacy and marriage, helping participants to apply these teachings to their relationships.
Activity: “Two Truths and a Dream”
Instructions: Ask each participant to share two truths about their relationship (or a past relationship if they are single) and one dream they have for their future relationship. This activity helps participants open up and sets the stage for discussing intimacy and relationships.
Bible Study: Embracing Intimacy in Marriage
Scripture Passages:
- Genesis 2:24 – “That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh.”
- Hebrews 13:4 – “Marriage should be honored by all, and the marriage bed kept pure, for God will judge the adulterer and all the sexually immoral.”
- Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 – “Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor…”
Discussion Questions:
- Genesis 2:24 Discussion:
– What does it mean for a couple to become “one flesh”? How does this concept of unity apply to both marriage’s physical and spiritual aspects?
– How can couples work towards achieving this unity in their daily lives?
- Hebrews 13:4 Discussion:
– What practical ways to honor and treasure marriage in today’s culture?
– How can couples keep their marriage bed pure in a world that often promotes the opposite?
- Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 Discussion:
– How does companionship strengthen a marriage? Can you share an example from your own experience?
– What does having Christ as the third strand in a marriage mean? How can couples ensure that their relationship is centered on Him?
General Questions:
– How do you define intimacy in a marriage? How does it differ from the cultural understanding of intimacy?
– What role does communication play in building intimacy? Can you share a time when communication helped strengthen your relationship?
– How can couples support each other in their spiritual growth and pursuit of Jesus?
Closing Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift of marriage and the intimacy that comes with it. Help us to honor and cherish our relationships, keeping them pure and centered on You. Guide us in our communication and commitment to one another, and strengthen our bonds as we pursue You. May our marriages reflect Your love and grace. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.