What does the Bible actually say about marriage and divorce? Is divorce always forbidden? What about remarriage? And what does Scripture say about singleness and sexual intimacy both inside and outside of marriage?
These aren’t merely theological questions. They affect real marriages, real families, and sometimes some of the most painful decisions people will ever face. And in a culture that has radically redefined marriage and sexuality, we need to know whether God’s Word still speaks clearly to these issues.
In today’s reading from 1 Corinthians 7, Paul addresses all of them—marriage, sex, singleness, divorce, and marriage to an unbeliever. And what he wrote nearly 2,000 years ago is just as relevant today.
We’ll also return to the fascinating subject of unusual creatures in the book of Job. God devotes an entire chapter to Leviathan, a massive and terrifying sea creature no human could control. Was Leviathan a crocodile, some other giant reptile, or possibly a creature we would call a dinosaur? And more importantly, why did God spend so much time describing him?
Finally, Proverbs gives us a vivid picture of drunkenness and the person who, despite suffering its painful consequences, gets up and goes looking for another drink.
Could some of our everyday habits actually be robbing us of God’s blessings?
Proverbs warns about drunkenness, gluttony, and laziness. We might read those words and immediately think, “That doesn’t apply to me.” But these heart issues can show up in ways that are much less obvious.
What about constantly escaping into our phones, entertainment, food, sports, shopping, or even leisure? What happens when good things become the things we look to for satisfaction, comfort, or escape?
We can end up trading the genuine blessings God has given us—our marriages, families, work, relationships, opportunities to serve, and most importantly, satisfaction in Him—for things that can never truly satisfy.
Also in today’s readings, can God use evil and suffering for good? How can an eternal perspective change the way we see what He allows in our lives?
And while it’s good to appreciate faithful pastors and Bible teachers, Paul has a warning for us: Are we following godly teachers—or are we in danger of following men instead of God?
In today’s readings, we will once again look at Noah and his family. God called Noah a righteous man, yet we’ll see that he was barely off the ark before he sinned. The result was shame and loss of respect within his own family.
And when it comes to God, shame can cause us to avoid prayer, Bible reading, and going to church in a foolish attempt to run from God. But there is a better way!
We’ll, also, talk about being made in the image of God, the quality of our “salt,” the danger of dishonoring our parents, and responding to the sins of others.
