Preview: This is part two of a two-part lesson on this subject.
Scripture Reading: I Corinthians 6:9-23.
Memory Verse: Proverbs 18:22.
1. To whom should a married man cleave? Genesis 2:24.
2. Will adulterers and those who disregard marriage ties enter into the Kingdom of Heaven? I Corinthians 6:9-10.
3. Did the sons of Jacob agree with Shechem’s suggestion concerning intermarriage? Genesis 34:6-12.
4. What answer did the sons of Jacob make concerning this man’s suggestions? Genesis 34:13-14.
Note: Notice how strongly these young men stood out against the suggestion of this uncircumcised heathen. They did not appreciate this unbeliever’s offer, neither did they sacrifice their sister for the wealth of Canaan. The saints should watch over the lives of the young people in the Church and advise them to follow the rule of God when choosing their companions.
5. How did the Lord warn His people against false worship and the great sin of intermarriage? Exodus 34:14-16.
6. Is it right for those who keep the Commandments of God to give their sons and daughters to those who disregard God’s Law? Psalm 119:63 & Psalm 119:128.
7. How did the Apostle Paul stress the importance of sanctification? I Thessalonians 5:23.
8. Did God warn the children of Israel against the sin of intermarriage? Deuteronomy 7:3-4.
9. How were the children of Israel warned through the mouth of Joshua against marrying unbelievers? Joshua 23:11-13.
10. What did the children of Israel include in the promise they made to God? Nehemiah 10:30.
11. Were Isaac and Rebekah pleased with Esau’s marriage to strange women? Genesis 26:34-35.
12. Can there be perfect peace and agreement in the home where a Christian is married to a sinner? Amos 3:3.
13. Does God approve of men breaking marriage ties? I Corinthians 7:10-11.
14. What further admonition did Paul give to the brethren? I Corinthians 7:29.
Other Lessons* in this series:
Does God Approve of Mixed Marriages: Part 1 of 2
Does God Approve of Mixed Marriages: Part 2 of 2
*Lessons in a series may not necessarily be in the same category.