Single/Dating
Teaching Notes
Now for the matters you wrote about: It is good for a man not to marry.
1 Corinthians 7:1
I wish that all men were as I am. But each man has his own gift from God; one has this gift, another has that. Now to the unmarried and the widows I say: It is good for them to stay unmarried, as I am.
1 Corinthians 7:7-8
Are you married? Do not seek a divorce. Are you unmarried? Do not look for a wife.
1 Corinthians 7:27-28
I would like you to be free from concern. An unmarried man is concerned about the Lord’s affairs—how he can please the Lord. But a married man is concerned about the affairs of this world—how he can please his wife— and his interests are divided. An unmarried woman or virgin is concerned about the Lord’s affairs: Her aim is to be devoted to the Lord in both body and spirit. But a married woman is concerned about the affairs of this world—how she can please her husband.
1 Corinthians 7:32-34
Singlehood is a gift, not a deficiency.
Singlehood is a destination to enjoy, not a detour to endure
Singlehood affords devotion, and limits distraction
How Do We Date?
‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’
Matthew 22:39
Love your date as yourself.
{The} fear of being alone keeps many in hurtful patterns for years. They are afraid that if they set boundaries they will not have any love in their life.
Boundaries, Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend
Where To Start:
SELF: Receive, embrace, and live as God’s beloved “1”
DATE: Begin at “2”, move proportionately towards “1”
Dating Equation: 1 + 1 = 2
DATING DIAGNOSTIC:
Rank: 1 (low) - 10 (high)
Where are you the strongest?
Where would you like to grow?
Are there any patterns?
What’s your action plan?
Setlist
WFC Lenexa + WFC Anywhere
All Blessings Flow- Saddleback Worship
I've Got the Joy- The Collective KC feat./Triish
Arise- feat./Mike Weaver
Because of Christ- The Belonging Co.
Gratitude- Brandon Lake
WFC Speedway
Beautiful Surrender-Bethel Music
Firm Foundation- Cody Carnes
Faith and Wonder- Elevation Worship
Tremble- Mosaic MSC
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