TOPIC: A MARRIAGE ROOTED IN JESUS CHRIST 

ICE BREAKER: When was the last time you ‘went out‘ as a couple without the children?

REFLECTIONS:
Marriage was established by God as a divine institution for husband and wife to experience unconditional love, acceptance and mutual affection within the bond of commitment. The Vows we share to each other are “for better, for worse, for richer, or poorer, in sickness or in health, forsaking all others… until death do us part.” Unfortunately, many couples today are challenged and statistics show that the rate of divorce and separation in Uganda is increasing. How can we as Christian couples, be intentional to build marriages that last and practice biblical principles of love and forgiveness.

TEXTS:
Matthew 7:24-27
“Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock.  But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash.”

1 Corinthians 6: 18- 20
Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins a person commits are outside the body, but whoever sins sexually, sins against their own body. Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore, honor God with your bodies.

DISCUSSION:
1. From the scriptures in Matthew 7, what practical steps can we as couples take to build our marriage on a godly foundation?

2. Research shows that the top 3 causes of marriage breakdown are: infidelity, poor communication and financial challenges. Please share briefly how these 3 areas impact marriage.

3. Apostle Paul challenges us to flee sexual sin, what practical steps can you take to “affair proof” your marriage and build a marriage that lasts.

4. Take time to pray for strong marriages, healing from cases of infidelity and forgiveness. Isaiah 61:1-17.

POLITE NOTICE:
1. Premarital Counselling Orientation: Please invite couples intending to get married between October 2025 – April 2026 to attend the orientation happening on Tuesday, 05^th August at Downtown @ 5pm.

2. Bootcamp:  For couples waiting on God for children, you are invited for a bootcamp happening on 23^rd August at Downtown @ 09:00 am. 

3. For counselling or guidance please call/sms/WhatsApp 0776260007 or +256776260071; +256788119838 or email: family@watotochurch.com.