Attraction / Curiosity / Crisis / Deep attachment / Commitment
These stages build upon one another and are often caused by some event.
The nature of a relationship requires commitment.
Part of our marital vows are an expression of that commitment.
The bride’s commitment to the husband.
The bride is the church and we are to be committed to Christ.
Sufficiency of Christ’s sacrifice. vv. 1-18.
Changes the relationship to commitment.
Your Relationship Develops.
vv. 19-21
Using temple imagery...
Christ is the Sacrifice.
The Holy place - Leviticus 16
Leviticus 16:2 ESV
2and the Lord said to Moses, “Tell Aaron your brother not to come at any time into the Holy Place inside the veil, before the mercy seat that is on the ark, so that he may not die. For I will appear in the cloud over the mercy seat.
The barrier is removed - the curtain with the angels. Exodus 26:31. Garden of Eden.
Christ offers the Sacrifice.
His role as the High Priest.
Because of all this...
Your Relationship Gives Value.
vv. 22-25
The Value of Confidence
Don’t avoid God, reasons for avoidance: Time away, Time it takes, Time in rebellion.
The Value of Confession
A statement of belief. Concentrate: TexSun OJ.
Apostles Creed use in worship services for centuries.
The Value of Community
Worship Together.
The further we get, the more difficult life will be, the more we need each other.
Conclusion
Training our children priorities.
The more that your give the world, the more the world will take.
