Biblical Marriage Counseling Methodology

According to the passage, marriage counselors should primarily focus on rescuing the marriage instead of encouraging the couple to connect with each other, Christ, and the body of Christ.

What is a potential temptation for both the couple and the counselor described in the passage?

The passage suggests that the marriage counselor's mindset should be "How can I encourage this couple to connect to each other, to ______, and to the body of Christ so their marriage glorifies Christ?"

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential source of encouragement and restoration for couples in the passage?

Match the biblical reference with the corresponding principle from the passage:

Which of the following is NOT a role that the text suggests for a biblical marriage counselor?

Biblical marriage counselors should confront problems and weaknesses in couples while also speaking truth in love.

What does the text compare a marriage counselor to, and what is the purpose of this comparison?

Biblical marriage counselors empower couples to love with the _____ God designed into them.

Match the following metaphors for biblical marriage counselors with their corresponding descriptions.

What is the primary challenge faced by DeWayne and Trish in their relationship?

Individual counseling can be more straightforward than marriage counseling.

What is the primary scripture passage referenced as a model for prayer in marriage counseling?

The text highlights the importance of addressing both marital ______ and marital ______ in biblical marriage counseling.

The word "comfort" when broken down, pictures the biblical idea of: co-_____.

Which of these is NOT a characteristic of the Holy Spirit as described in the passage?

The Greek word parakaleo emphasizes personal presence and empathy, implying that a true comforter suffers alongside the one they are comforting.

Match the following terms with their meanings:

What is the primary role of the Holy Spirit in the context of marriage counseling as described in the passage?

According to the passage, who can become competent marriage counselors?

The primary purpose of parakaletic marriage counseling is to resolve conflict and provide concrete solutions to marital problems.

What primary feeling does DeWayne experience in his relationship with Trish?

Biblical marriage counseling focuses solely on the behavioral matters of the couple.

Name one of the two guideposts for biblical marriage counseling.

The Greek word parakaleo translates to 'to ______, encourage, or console.'

Which scripture passage is mentioned as a model for prayer in marriage counseling?

Match the key terms with their definitions:

Marriage counseling is described as less complex than individual counseling.

What is the primary focus of biblical marriage counseling?