Divine Portrait: The Art of Marriage

1. Suppose a friend or family member was considering marriage and they came to you for advice. Their question— “Why get married in the first place?” You know they’ll only remember one sentence of what you say. So what would you say?

2. Think of a couple you know who seems to live with a big-picture vision for marriage. How would you describe them? What is attractive about their marriage?

3. What are some reasons that keeping this big-picture vision of marriage is so hard for us as couples or as a individuals?

4. What are some of the practical realities that you would experience in your marriage or your relationships with others if you lived with this vision?

5. What is a walkaway for you from this vision of marriage? One practical change, difference in your life, or healthy next step you can take to live with this vision?