It's Not About You

Marriage is not just about personal happiness or fulfillment—it’s about reflecting God’s glory. This transformative Bible study invites couples to shift their focus from self-centered expectations to God-centered purpose. Rooted in Proverbs and supported by key Scriptures throughout the Bible, this session challenges the cultural narrative that marriage exists to “complete” us, reminding us instead that it’s designed to conform us to Christ.

Couples will explore how marriage is a covenant, not a contract, and how it serves as a living testimony of Christ’s love, grace, and faithfulness. Through this lens, struggles become opportunities for sanctification, and love becomes an act of worship. This study calls couples to live intentionally, serve sacrificially, and glorify God together in every season of marriage.

Verses:

Proverbs 3:5-7

Isaiah 14:12-14

Jeremiah 9:23-24

Mark 7:20-23

Discussion Questions:

Icebreaker: Would you rather go out on a date (if so, where?) Or stay in for a date night?

1.  Why is it so tempting to lean on our own understanding rather than God’s?

2.  In what ways can busyness, parenting, work, or finances etc. distract us from seeking God first?

3.  Read 2 Timothy 2:3-4, how can we avoid getting “entangled in civilian pursuits”?

4.  What are you currently seeking God’s direction for in your marriage?