God’s Government (Romans 13:1-7)

Our God-given Mandate (v.1a) Our God-given Motivations Government is appointed by God (vv.1-2, 4-6) Government is appointed for our good (vv.3-4) Government is about the glory of God (v.7)

Wives and Dating (Ephesians 5:22-24)

Submission in marriage is strength controlled and skillfully deployed… For a wife’s own husband (vv.22a) Ultimately to the LORD (vv.22b-23) In everything (v.24)

Singleness and Dating (1 Corinthians 7:6-8, 32-35)

The Gift of Singleness (vv.6-8) Not permanent on earth, but in eternity Not peculiar, but practical The Goal of Singleness (v.32-35) Some Guidelines for Dating The purpose shapes the plan Community is the context Stop shopping, start serving The glory of God governs everything