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LESSONS FROM AQUILA & PRISCILLA BY SCOTT PAULEY
Discover timeless lessons applicable to today's marriages from the husband and wife team, Aquila and Priscilla. Although they are mentioned in four different books of the Bible, they were just an “average” couple. They didn’t hold offices in the church and aren’t world-famous today, but God used them to make a difference for eternity.
Teaching Resources
1. Serving the Lord Together » Aquila and Priscilla
2. Seeing God In It All » Aquila and Priscilla
3. A Christian Home and A Church Home » Aquila and Priscilla
5. The Final Chapter » Aquila and Priscilla
4. Able to Teach Others Also » Aquila and Priscilla
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Journey Through Song of Solomon
Journey Through Song of Solomon The Bible is the greatest love story on earth. There is no love story like the story of God's love for us. In the Bible, one book stands out above all others as a book primarily about love: the Song of Solomon. We discover much about God and His love for us as we journey through Song of Solomon. Listen: Journeying through Song of Solomon Overview of Song of Solomon You will remember that Solomon wrote three books: Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Solomon. Most Bible teachers believe that he wrote the Song of Solomon when...
Acres of Diamonds
"But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and raiment let us be therewith content." - 1 Timothy 6:6-8 When I was thirteen years old an elderly preacher in the mountains of West Virginia gave me a book. It was old and dusty. There were no pictures and at the time it seemed like a good book just to put on the shelf. Several years passed before I actually read its yellowed pages, but after reading them I would never forget them. Russell...
What Does It Mean to “Train Up A Child…”?
How can we "train up a child in the way he should go"? “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” Proverbs 22:6 This proverb has both a principle and a promise. Like so many other verses of Scripture we are quick to claim the promise but give little attention to the principle. We see it in our children but it has become a part of all of our thinking – everyone wants the product; few want the process. The hard work is done when our sons...
For Married Couples: Dealing with Difficult Days
For Married Couples: Dealing with Difficult Days Marriage is fun. But not all the time. Newlyweds rarely think of this when they say, "for better or for worse." Every young couple need this understanding and preferably before they get married! Pastor Sexton has taught our young families that marriage is much more than the wedding. And so it is. Troubles come. Difficulties arise. Arguments (“discussions!”) happen. The question is: how do we respond on tough days? Consider the story of the two disciples on the road to Emmaus. You remember them. Christ had been crucified. There is word that He...
Encouragement for Single Adults
Encouragement for Single Adults For a time in our ministry, Tammy and I had the privilege of working in the single adult department of our church. We had watched many of these young adults come through our youth ministry, and it was a joy to see them continuing to grow in Christ. One Sunday, a fine young lady was giving a very personal testimony of the Lord's work in her life. As she spoke, I saw more clearly than ever that all of the counsel we have given to single adults comes down to one thing. Life is not about...
Who Were Aquila and Priscilla?
Who Were Aquila and Priscilla? There are many famous names in Scripture: Adam and Eve, Noah, Abraham, Deborah, David, Solomon, Esther, Daniel, and others. Yet, few know much about Aquila and Priscilla. However, God used this wonderful couple in an eternal way in the early church. The first time we meet Aquila and his wife, Priscilla, is in Acts 18:1-3; they are forced from their home after the persecution of Claudius. Soon, however, they connect with Paul because of their shared occupation in the city of Corinth. However, it was not their occupation that kept them connected; it was their...
Family Night
Family Night Friday night was family night at our house growing up. Dad traveled for business through the week and, once he started preaching, preached in area churches many nights. But Friday night was different. It had been, to borrow a Bible expression, “set apart” specifically for us to be together. As I have grown older it has become more evident what a special (and wise) arrangement this was for our family. Like most modern homes, life is busy, time is short, and distractions are many. If you spend time with those you love most it will not be on accident...
A Resource for You and Your Sweetheart
"And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness. And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful." - Colossians 3:14-15 Valentine's Day has become one of the most loved holidays! People enjoy the mystery and joy that surrounds love and romance. But when it comes to true love, we all have so much to learn from the God of love. As believers, we are striving to be more like Christ, and our love ought to be a reflection of...
Living in Love
This morning Tammy and I had the joy of participating in a special couple's brunch and marriage seminar. Like many other holidays, Valentine's Day provides an emphasis that should be remembered year round. Husbands, we are to love our wives (and show it) every day! People around the world are speaking the language of love...at least for a day. But true love is not limited to a day or expressed only in words. The God of love intended that His children would live in His love all the time. Jesus even said that this would be the distinguishing characteristic of...
5 Books to Read On Marriage & Family (And One I Am Starting To Read)
This week I had the privilege of speaking in a special seminar on the Christian home. The people in attendance were young and old, single and married, people with children and grandchildren. It was a reminder to me that there are seasons of life and family, and at every season we need God’s wisdom! If anyone tells you they have a perfect family...run! Sometimes those who look like they have it all together are coming apart at the seams. There are no perfect families because we are all sinners. I have a long way to go as a husband and...
