Made in Heaven

Most of enter into marriage thinking we have found the person who perfectly complements us in all ways. Shortly we come to realize that often means they are opposite to us in some crucial ways. Approaching this realization biblically is a challenge. A challenge made easier by this Bible study manual. Each of eight chapters looks at a key "marriage or "man-woman Bible passage with the ninth and last chapter pulling all the verses and teaching together. Introductory comments define the relationship issues raised by the passage; then five lessons look carefully at specific verses. In these the author gives an explanation of the verses providing both context and historical background. The lesson ends with questions for introspection and discussion. Although there is space provided for writing out answers I think I would want to keep a parallel journal where I could also record my thoughts on the verses/teachings and my prayers. This study is subtitled "a return to the Biblical concept of marriage. This is a lofty goal and one the author approaches by saying "marriage is more than just headship and submission. Anyone who gets caught up in that one facet of a marriage to the exclusion of all the other facets has limited the beauty of what God intended for a lifelong companionship between two people of the opposite sex. 210 pgs, pb ~ Janice