fCHRISTIAN MARRIAGE AND FAMILY

Despite of
1. This is the bones of my bones, the Flesh of my flesh” HOSEA ------------------------------------------> GOMER
2. Woman is the suitable partner for man (created him a -remain faithful LOVE -prostitute
playmate) -steadfast -unfaithful
3. God has given them a gift of sexuality (used in -forgiving
procreation)
“That’s why man leaves his mother and father and they THIS WE CALLED = CONVENANTAL FIDELITY
become one” “forgiving steadfast love”
4. Marriage calls for “monogamous” relationship
Go beyond Human Love (Divine Love)

BIBLICAL DIMENSIONS OF MARRIAGE

RUTH and TOBIT (Life until death)
Purpose of Marriage in Creation  richer and deeper meaning of marriage
1. Priestly Account of Creation - present story in a logical  witnesses of fidelity and tenderness of the spouse
way; use the no. of days; there’s certain format and pattern.  Couple living before God in prayers, fidelity,
dedicated to a lifelong and Godly Marriage.
“God created them male and female”
distinctiveness of man and woman
<<JESUS TEACHINGS IN MARRIAGE>>
“In his image and likeness, God created them”
equality in dignity LOVE IS FAITHFUL
responsibility in procreation UNCONDITIONAL Wedding at CANA
AND FORGIVING
>>> Male & Female = in His image of likeness; destined to | |
promote life | |
*responsibility = procreation No to DIVORCE Celebration
*equality = dignity No to Remarriage
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2. Yahwist Account of Creation - emotionaL Unity and indissolubility Marriage is GOOD
Ex. HE created man in special way | |
Man is given a dominican authority Marriage is restored to its Sign of Christ’s preserve
original state

FALL OF MEN: Disobey the command of God REASON OF DIVORCE

 PORNEA - sin of a flesh
Sin ruptured the original communion between man and
woman (Gen 3)

CONSEQUENCES OF SIN
 Dominate each other
 Lust
 Unfaithfulness
 Hardship of work
= PAIN is the consequence of SIN.

MARRIAGE BEFORE THE TIME OF THE PROPHETS

 Polygamous relationships
 Levirate Law - obliges the brother
 Divorce
 Barrenness - baog
 Concubinage - keep mistress in conjugal dwelling; includes
sexual intercourse

PROPHETIC VISION OF MARRIAGE

UNCONDITIONAL LOVE = HOSEA
“A love that will not = man
let me go” YAHWEH