Communication problems are as old as Adam and Eve. In this 6-session Bible study, we will explore what the Bible has to say about the obstacles and solutions to communication, how to communicate love to our spouses, how to avoid miscommunication, how to stop hurtful words, the importance of compromise, and finally how grace toward one another is the key to getting along.
Session 1
Overcome Obstacles to Communication
How to talk to your spouse.
Explore how taking a biblical approach to communicating with your spouse can greatly enhance intimacy in the marriage.
Session 2
Communicate Love to Your Spouse
How do we communicate love in ways that are recognized and appreciated?
The results of successfully communicating our love are tender intimacy and a stronger marriage bond.
Session 3
Avoid Miscommunication
How can we avoid the miscommunication traps that are so destructive in marriage?
How are we to live out our marriage vows in the midst of flawed communication efforts?
Session 4
Hurtful Words Start Inside
Where do hurtful words start, and how can they be stopped?
Husbands and wives are challenged to examine their self-talk and then work, with God's help, to clean it up.
Session 5
The Importance of Compromise
How do communication and self-sacrifice aid in compromise?
Seeking to know our spouse's preferences, and being willing to change in accord with those preferences, directs a marriage toward mutual compromise and greater intimacy.
Session 6
Grace Connects Men and Women
How can grace transform marriage in the information age?
The solution to different communication modes is supernatural assistance from the one who created men, women, and the marriage bond between them.