When Karis and I meet with an engaged couple to talk about their wedding and marriage we don't question whether they are 'compatible' for marriage, rather give them an opportunity to discuss important questions to encourage emotional intimacy. Since emotional intimacy is not something just for soon-to-be-marrieds and our preaching is focusing on marriage will be making these questions available for you to discuss as couples. If you are married you will obviously need to change the questions slightly (ie: from 'what will leadership look like' to 'what does leadership look like'). If you are not married they could be helpful to a dating couple, but please exercise boundaries as the answers to some of these questions will be beyond what is appropriate to share if you are not going to be making a marriage covenant together. I will post new questions each week. And, yes, Karis and I will be discussing them as well.
Session #1 – Foundations of Biblical Marriage
What do you want to get out of your pre-marital counseling sessions?
How long have you known each other and how long have you been engaged?
Are you well acquainted with your future spouse’s immediate family? Describe your relationship with them.
Do your families approve of your choice of spouse?
Why have you decided to marry this person?
What do you think makes a good marriage?
What will leadership look like in your marriage?
Name a strength and a weaknesses in yourself.
Name a strength and a weaknesses in your future spouse.
What makes you as an individual ready to be married?
What would you consider grounds for divorce?
What are your goals in life?
What does the Bible say about marriage? How is this relevant to your marriage?
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