1. The Big Idea:

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Discussion Questions

1. What are some of the causes of a marital crisis?

2. Do you think divorce is a big deal, and why or why not? According to today's texts, why does God think divorce is a big deal? What are some of the downstream effects of a divorce? How has your family line been affected by divorce?

3. When is it okay to get a divorce? What, if anything, can/should we say to a man who wants to get a divorce even though he lacks Biblical grounds to do so?

4. What are your practical suggestions to encourage the man who wants to stick it out? What would you suggest differently if his wife isn't willing to stick it out?

5. A lot of men are at this moment attempting to survive a marital crisis. Pray for those men in your group. Pray also for the men who are hurting from divorces.