Preview: God’s views on marriage between His people and unbelievers is explored in this lesson.
Scripture Reading: II Corinthians 6:14-18.
Memory Verse: II Corinthians 6:14.
1. What is the danger of marrying unbelievers? Exodus 34:16 & Deuteronomy 7:3-4.
2. What is wrong with marrying an unbeliever? II Corinthians 6:14.
3. What is the blessing in marrying a believer? Numbers 36:8.
4. What was the punishment for taking strange mates? Malachi 2:11-13.
5. Is a widow free to marry anyone she chooses according to God? I Corinthians 7:39.
6. Did Israel respect God’s instructions against marrying unbelievers? Ezra 9:1-2.
7. What did they decide to do to regain favor with God? Ezra 10:2-3.
8. What would happen to those who would not abide by this rule? Ezra 10:8.
9. Did Israel remain faithful after they repented and righted this wrong? Malachi 2:11.