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: Marriage
Why Young People Should Read Song of Solomon
There is sometimes a perception that Song of Solomon shouldn’t be read by young Christians or shouldn’t be read at all. In this episode, John Horning discusses the essential role of Song of Solomon in the life of Christians in general and in the life of young Christians specifically.
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.
Ruth 4 — The Marriage
How does the story of Naomi and Ruth end? What do we learn about God’s ability to care for individuals, and even God’s method of caring for the world? In this lesson, John Horning teaches through the conclusion of the Biblical Rom-Com
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.
Genesis 2 — The First Marriage
What is God’s intention for marriage? Where did marriage come from? What is marriage for? In this lesson, John Horning discusses God’s plan for marriage based on its origin in Genesis 2.
1 Peter 3:1-7 — Witnessing through Marriage
How does a Christian honor God and witness to the world through their relationship with their spouse? What role does each spouse fulfill in a marriage? In this lesson, John Horning discusses the role of men and women in marriage and how that relates to our Gospel witness.