The church must release the stigma and teach young couples how to tie the knot.
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Overview
Marrying young has become a downright countercultural move. It defies our cultural definition of marriage—as a capstone that completes the life of the autonomous self—but, when supported by a loving church, has the potential to put biblical ideas about the formative institution into practice.
Table of Contents
SCRIPTURE: 1 Corinthians 7:1-8, Genesis 2:19-25, Romans 12:9-21
LEADER'S GUIDE
Identify the Current Issue
Discover the Eternal Principles
Teaching point one: Purpose: Our physical desires were created for a reason.
Teaching point two: Expectations: Marriage is a formative institution rooted in the covenant between God, man, and woman.
Teaching point three: Practice: The church should rally to teach and support marriage.
Apply Your Findings
Additional Resources
ARTICLE FROM CHRISTIANITY TODAY
The Case for Early Marriage, by Mark Regnerus (2007, 5 printed pages)
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