Message & Sermon Notes
Calling & Contentment
1 Corinthians 7:6-24
Pastor Jason Carlson
Matthew 7:24-27
1 Corinthians 7:6-24
As “Jesus people” we are called to:
1. Contentment in our station (v. 6-9)
Ephesians 1:11
Proverbs 3:5-6
“good” = Kalos (right, beautiful, desirable)
2. Commitment to our spouse (v. 10-16)
Mark 10:2-12
Malachi 2:16
Ephesians 5:31-32
“The notion that the best marriages are those that bring satisfaction to the individual may seem counterintuitive. After all, isn’t marriage supposed to be about putting the relationship first? Not anymore. For centuries marriage was viewed as an economic and social institution, and the emotional and intellectual needs were secondary to the survival of the marriage itself. But in modern relationships people are looking for a partnership. They want partners who make their lives more interesting, who help each of them attain their respective value goals… in our modern culture it has become about ‘me.’ It’s all about me.” – Tara Parker-Pope (The Happy Marriage is the “Me” Marriage)
Ephesians 5:22
Ephesians 5:25
“Marriage is the greatest instrument of sanctification. How would you ever learn unconditional love if you were married to someone who met all the conditions? How would you ever learn mercy, patience, long-suffering, heart-felt compassion if you were married to someone who never failed you? Who is never difficult with you? Who never sinned against you? Who is never slow to acknowledge their sin or ask for forgiveness? How would you ever learn grace, to pour out your favor on someone who did not deserve it, if you were married to someone who was always deserving of all good things? The main purpose of marriage is that through your marriage, you both become conformed to the image of Jesus Christ.” – Paul Washer
“made holy” = hagiazo (sanctified, set apart, dedicated to God)
3. Comfort in our salvation (v. 17-24)
“a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul…” Hebrews 6:19a
Sermon Discussion Questions
Questions for reflection:
1. How does a relationship with Jesus influence our calling and contentment in life?
2. How has 1 Corinthians 6-7 challenged and/or encouraged you in the area of relationships?
Questions for discussion:
1. How might Paul’s vision of singleness influence the guidance you might share with an unmarried child or friend?
2. In what ways is the biblical view of divorce counter-cultural? What resources are available to help us honor God’s will for our marriages?
3. Why is “comfort in our salvation” the key to a healthy understanding of identity and self-worth?
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