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Is marriage just a legal contract or something much greater? Discover how the marriage relationship foreshadows God’s ultimate plan for all who follow Jesus Christ. Here’s what the Bible reveals about God’s purpose for marriage and family, plus benefits of healthy marriages for children—and nations.
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00:00 3 Reasons to Care About Marriage and Family
00:18 Negative Effects of Unmarried Cohabitation
01:28 Children of Unmarried Parents Lag Behind
03:20 Increased Likelihood of Divorce
05:55 Behavioral Problems (e.g. Oppositional Defiant Disorder)
06:52 Social and Societal Impact of Marriage
08:43 Learning to Take Care of Others’ Needs
10:57 National Birth Rates
12:05 God Created Marriage with Rules, Roles, and Purpose
12:20 What God Has Joined Together | Matthew 19 6
14:30 Flee Sexual Immorality | 1 Corinthians 6 18
15:22 Roles in Marriage | Ephesians 5 25
15:56 Marriage and Christ’s Relationship with His Church
18:36 Your Future as the Bride of Christ
20:20 Becoming Part of God’s Family
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