When I was in a Sophomore in High school, I started the process of memorizing Proverbs 31. Why? Because I was now allowed to date of course! I figured that if I wanted to make good decisions about who I dated, then I should know God’s presentation of the ideal woman. I stopped around verse […]
Tag: Dating
Matt 5:27-32 — Broken Intimacy
What does it mean to sin? Why does lust matter? What does God intend for marriage? In this lesson, John Horning discusses the teaching of Jesus as it relates to the exclusivity and duration of the marriage covenant.
The Loving Husband — Ephesians 5:25-6:4
What does the ideal husband look like? How can men grow into this, and how can women grow into someone he would be interested in? How can these characteristics be identified in dating? In part 4 of a dating series, John Horning discusses how to go about dating with the loving husband in mind.
The Ideal Wife — Proverbs 31:10-31
What are the characteristics exemplified in a great wife? How can a woman grow into this, and how can a man grow into someone that she would be interested in? How do you identify these characteristics before getting married? In part 3 of a dating series, John Horning discusses how to navigate dating with the […]
Sexual Purity – Prov 7 & Song of Songs
How do you resist sexual temptation? What are the practical decisions and larger mindsets that a person should have? In part 2 of a dating series, John Horning discusses God’s intention for sexuality and how to overcome temptations to depart from it.
What the Bible says about Dating
How does a Christian approach dating in our modern culture? What guidance does the Bible provide about how a Christian dates? In this lesson, John Horning unpacks all the things that we can say for sure about what the Bible says about dating.
Ruth 3 — The Proposal
How does Ruth go about proposing to Boaz? In this lesson, John Horning continues to follow the Bible’s RomCom as God continues to provide for two widows in ancient Israel.
Ruth 2 — Boaz’s Character
What’s the Bible’s version of a RomCom? How might a person evaluate a potential partner? In this lesson, John Horning continues to follow the story of God’s provision for two widows in ancient Israel.