Week 6 - What Does The Owner's Manual Say?

This video seminar explores real-world answers from the Bible on issues related to separation, divorce and remarriage, presented in an easily understandable format.

Week 6: What Does The Owner’s Manual Say?

It’s amazing how relevant the Bible can be to the problems you face today. By applying the guidance provided in its pages, you can deal with tough situations the way God would have you respond. When you respond in a way that pleases God, you will naturally draw into a closer relationship with Him and gain a better understanding of His will for your life.

Day 1 — Who wrote the owner’s manual?

While it’s true that the Bible was written by many authors, it’s also true that they shared a common thread—God’s direct and divine inspiration.

Read 2 Timothy 3:16–17. What do you think “God-breathed” means?

What should you use the Bible (Scripture) for?

Read Psalm 119:11. What did the person writing this verse do with God’s “Word” (another name for the Bible/Scripture)?

What are the benefits of hiding God's Word in your heart?

Name some ways that you can hide God’s Word in your heart.

Day 2 — What effect can reading the “manual” have in my life?

The Bible is a powerful book, capable of changing your life, guiding you through difficult times and helping you better understand who God is.

Read Hebrews 4:12. What does this verse mean when it describes God’s Word as “living and active”?

What effect can it have on your life and the lives of others?

Read Psalm 119:105. How can God’s Word help you?

Read 2 Samuel 22:31. How is God’s way different from your way?

Day 3 — The reason divorce hurts so much

Getting married is often symbolized by the wedding itself. Weddings are often a flurry of activity, involving many people and a myriad of details. And while a wedding ceremony and celebration is important, it helps to look at marriage from God’s vantage point. You’ll see that it involves much more than the wedding event.

Read Genesis 2:23–24. What is the nature of the union with your former spouse?

Read Ephesians 5:28–33. How complete is this “merger” with the other person?

Read Matthew 19:6. What is God’s role in the marriage?

What warning does this verse contain?

Day 4 — What does God think of divorced people?

You may encounter people who relegate you to a “second class” status because of your divorce. Does God do this as well? What if you just now realize you have sinned by originating the divorce for the wrong reasons?

Read 1 John 3:1. Describe how much God loves you—regardless of whether you are separated or divorced.

Read 1 John 1:9. Through Christ, God can forgive all sins. Do you see any exceptions (sins that cannot be forgiven) in this verse?

Read Hebrews 8:12. After God has forgiven your sins, how long does He remember them?

If you realize you have sinned by originating the divorce for the wrong reasons, what should you do first?

Day 5 — Making sure I am forgiven

Carrying the weight of unforgiven sin can be an almost unbearable burden. If you have done wrong and need release, God can take away the load you are carrying.

Read Colossians 2:13. What effect does sin have in your life?

What does God offer instead?

Read Romans 6:23. Here’s another description of the effect of sin in your life. What is it?

What is God’s gift to you if you confess your sins and surrender your life to Jesus Christ?