Marriage is...Perseverance
and Endurance
Perseverance and
endurance are essential elements of Yeshua’s relationship to His betrothed here
on the earth. Yeshua demonstrated His endurance and perseverance in the face of
mockers and attackers. He chose to stand in the face of the attacks for the sake
of His bride. Because He did not want for the shame of sin to dishonor His bride
on the day of the wedding, He endured the attacks and the crucifixion for the
sake of His bride-to-be and the family He would have into eternity.
מאד
me'ôd
Perseverance
exceedingly, much
(adverb), might, force, abundance (substantive) muchness, force, abundance,
might, greatly, very (idioms showing magnitude or degree,)exceedingly up to
abundance,
to a great degree
Marriage is the
union of two travelers. Life in this world is a journey that is filled with
various experiences. The believer must seek God so that they are equipped to
handle both the joy and the pain while giving God the glory at all times.
Marriage is such a journey. It connotes movement toward a place.
In
Hebrew, the word persevere connotes movement toward a destination or goal with
great energy and vigor even in the face of obstacles or outright opposition.
The goal or
destination is unity with the Lord.
All aspects of the
experiences of the marriage need to be prayerfully and faithfully approached so
that the unity of the couple glorifies God and demonstrates His power over the
enemy’s attempts to tear them apart.
The married couple
that demonstrates unity in the face of the enemy has achieved the goal.
Therefore, from the day we
heard of it, we have not stopped praying for you, asking God to fill you with
the knowledge of his will in all the wisdom and understanding which the Spirit
gives; so that you may live lives worthy of the Lord and entirely pleasing to
him, being fruitful in every good work
and multiplying in the full
knowledge of God. We pray that you will be continually strengthened with all
the power that comes from his glorious might; so that you will be able to
persevere and be patient in any situation, joyfully giving thanks to the
Father for having made you fit to share in the inheritance of his people in the
light.
Colossians 1:9-12
Perseverance in
marriage relates to the giving of oneself for the well being of another at all
costs. The Lord blesses those who do this.
Think about what I am saying, for
the Lord will enable you to understand everything. Remember Yeshua the Messiah,
who was raised from the dead, who was a descendant of David. This is the Good
News I proclaim, and for which I am suffering to the point of being bound in
chains — but the Word of God is not bound in chains! Why do I persevere
through it all? For the sake of those who have been chosen, so that they too may
obtain the deliverance that comes through the Messiah Yeshua, with eternal
glory.
Here is a statement you can trust: If we have died with him, we
will also live with him. If we
persevere, we will also rule with him. If we disown him, he will also disown
us. If we are faithless, he remains faithful, for he cannot disown himself. Keep
reminding people of this, and charge them solemnly before the Lord not to engage
in word-battles. They accomplish nothing useful and are a catastrophe for the
hearers! Do all you can to present yourself to God as someone worthy of his
approval, as a worker with no need to be ashamed, because he deals
straightforwardly with the Word of the Truth
2 Timothy 2:8-15
QUESTIONS
Class 13: Perseverance & Endurance: Part 1
• In the Hebrew language the word “Mo’ed”, or Perseverance, talks
about moving forward with force or strength. Power or strength enables the
traveler to continue moving even when something or someone blocks the Way…even
when another force comes directly against traveler.
o For Yeshua’s bride, where is the journey going? What is the
destination?
o For Yeshua’s bride, what are the things in this life that block
“the Way”? who is opposing the bride’s journey? What power or ability does he/
or they have? What strength or power does Yeshua’s bride have to continue to
move forward?
o For married couples, what is their destination? Is it exactly
the same as the bride of Yeshua/ ..or are there differences?
o For married couples, what are some stumbling blocks that
interfere with your journey? Who or what opposes you to prevent you from moving
closer to your destination?
o In your own relationship, can you identify the starting place
of your journey? What was your attitude at that time, regarding this
journey…confused? nervous? confident? Feeling unprepared? Uneducated or unaware
of the journey?
o In your own relationship, can you identify the road you have
traveled so far? Can you identify “turning points? Can you identify stumbling
blocks? Can you identify “wrong turns” or turning back? Can you identify places
on the journey in which you were forced off the road or blocked?
Clase 13: La perseverancia y resistencia: Parte 1
• En el idioma hebreo, la palabra "Mo'ed", o perseverancia, habla
de seguir adelante con la fuerza o fortaleza. El poder o fuerza permite al
viajero a seguir avanzando incluso cuando algo o alguien bloquea el camino...
incluso cuando otra fuerza viene directamente contra viajero.
o Para la novia de Yeshua, a donde va el viaje? ¿Cuál es el
destino?
o Para la novia de Yeshua, ¿cuáles son las cosas en esta vida que
bloquean "el Camino"? Quien se está oponiendo al viaje de la novia? ¿Qué poder o
habilidad tiene él / o tienen ellos? ¿Qué fuerza o poder tiene la novia de
Yeshua para seguir avanzando?
o Para las parejas casadas, ¿Cuál es su destino? Es acaso,
exactamente el mismo que el de la novia de Yeshua / ..o ¿Hay diferencias?
o Para las parejas casadas, ¿cuáles son algunos obstáculos que
interfieren con su viaje? ¿Quién o qué se opone para evitar que se mueva más
cerca de su destino?
o En su propia relación, puede usted identificar el punto de
partida de su viaje? ¿Cuál fue su actitud en ese momento, con respecto a este
viaje estuvo... confundido? nervioso? decidido? Se sentía sin preparación? Sin
educación o no tenía idea del viaje?
o En su propia relación, puede usted identificar el camino que ha
recorrido hasta ahora? ¿Puede identificar "puntos críticos/encrucijadas? ¿Puede
identificar las piedras de tropiezo? ¿Puede identificar "los giros equivocados"
o las vueltas hacia atrás? ¿Puede identificar los lugares en el viaje en el que
se vieron obligados a desviarse de la carretera o si quedaron bloqueados?
"Jew
& Gentile One in Messiah"
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No
Talmud (rabbinic teachings) and No Christian doctrine. Straight biblical
teachings.
"The
Route 66 Highway"...Genesis to Revelation the only perfect word of God!
Always remember Yeshua the Messiah is the same Yesterday, Today and Forever.
He was never a Catholic,
Baptist, Evangelical, Pentecostal or any of the other 1,500 denominations of
Christianity
He
is, and always will be a Jew. And all the Talmidim (Disciples) were
Messianic Jews
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