Making All Things New: GenesisGodly RelationshipsRev. Ho-Ming TsuiGenesis 24What can we can learn from this story?———1. If I should be married (the plan)?See 1 Cor 7:27-31Both singleness and marriage are good conditions; can be blessings from Godand can glorify him———2. How do I find the person to marry (the process)?Arranged MarriageCourtshipDatingCasual Datinga. Humbly see the Lord’s willFrom the start, everyone involved prayed (v. 2, 12, 15) & worshipped (v. 26-2;47-50). God is central in the discernment process.b. Trust other in the discernment processGod’s will is often confirmed through communal discernment. Rebekah’sbrother (v. 29) and father (v. 50) and the servant were all involved in thediscernment process.c. Take it seriouslyBoth Isaac and Rebekah are ready to be married - they take every stepseriously––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Infatuation | Genuine Love––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– | –––––––––––––––––––––––––Find the Right Person | Become the Right Person––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– | –––––––––––––––––––––––––Fall in Love (base on emotion) | Walk in Love (base on action)––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– | –––––––––––––––––––––––––Fix Your Hopes/Dreams on this Person | Fix Hope unto God––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– | –––––––––––––––––––––––––Repeat if failure occurs | Repent if failure occurs––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––———3. Who should I marry (the person)?Marry someone who…a. Is a ChristianHow can you build a life with someone who doesn’t understand … YOU?Two options: (1) Lose your faith OR (2) Lose your spouseb. Is agreeable with you in critial mattersFamilyFinancesFaithc. Is wholly attractive to youSee 1 Cor. 7:9–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Will Look at | Should Look at | Could Look at (Visible Qualities) | (Invisible Qualities) | (Intangible Distinctive)–––-–––––––––– | –––––––––––––––– | –––––––––––––––––––––Appearance | Character | Dreams, Calling, Mission––––––––––––– | –––––––––––––––– | –––––––––––––––––––––Status | Personality | Adaptability, Resilience––––––––––––– | –––––––––––––––– | –––––––––––––––––––––Chemistry | Family background | Humour, Friendship, Fun––––––––––––– | –––––––––––––––– | –––––––––––––––––––––Etc. | Etc. | Etc.–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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