Foundations for Living Unit 7
The purposes of recreational dating are for _____.
play, fun, fitting in
Couples should make sure they can __________ themselves before they get married.
provide for
People normally do not consider themselves immature until ________, and then they think about it in retrospect
they are older
Sins such as jealousy, discontent, and the failure to pursue God's will are among the many temptations faced by couples in dating relationships.
true
In Bible times, the ______ was a legal obligation to marry
betrothal
Christian young people have the maturity they need to maintain godliness in all situations.
false
If a couple is well-matched for marriage, they should immediately go ahead with the wedding no matter what their situation may be.
false
True contentment comes from _____.
our relationship with Jesus
Before entering marriage, it is recommended an engaged couple seek advice from _____.
pastor, parents, counselor
It is inevitable that a young person becomes attracted to someone of the opposite sex in a manner beyond friendship.
true
Laban favored his daughter Rachel.
true
One reason the custom of arranged marriages is rare in our culture is that our country has much diversity in religion and politics.
true
Some people feel pressured to date because everyone expects them to.
true
The period of time that offers opportunities to prepare properly for a loving and lasting Christian marriage is called __________
courtship
"Trial and error" relationships are the best way to learn about ourselves and our compatibility with others.
f
A Christian young couple will not be tempted to become involved in inappropriate sexual contact.
f
God told Adam that he was not to eat of the tree of life.
f
If Christians make a vow before God and break that vow, God will not forgive them.
f
In order to avoid stress, when conflicts arise during the engagement period, couples should wait until after the wedding to resolve them.
false
While the primary objective of the relationship between children and their parents is for the children to honor their father and mother, this may be disregarded when the children enter their teens.
false
1st event
God created the Garden of Eden and placed Adam there, giving him the responsibility of tending it.
3rd
God gave Adam instructions concerning what he should not do.
In the wedding service presented in this lesson, the words "not by any to be entered into unadvisedly or lightly" means that young couples should
seek advice before marrying
The practice of dating began in the United States, and other countries learned about the custom of dating from American
servicemen
Dating is a time of ______________ in American society.
socialization
A young woman belongs to her father until the time of her marriage.
t
Friendship is a relationship which produces much less pressure than dating.
t
God made Eve from one of Adam's ribs.
t
If conflicts arise during an engagement period, they must be resolved or the wedding must be called off.
t
It is still essential for a Christian man to ask permission of a woman's father before courting or marrying her, even though our culture does not require this.
t
Many Christian couples believe the marriage relationship is for the purpose of promoting their comfort and personal gratification.
t
We can learn from Genesis 2:15-17 that Adam knew how he was going to provide for himself and his family.
true
While in a dating relationship, young men and women hide their true selves in order to impress the person they are dating.
true
Young people need to see each other in the real-life settings of family and friends.
true
Married couples should remain together
until they die
2nd
God gave Adam instructions concerning what he was to eat.
5th
God referred to Adam's wife as a helper.
4th
God told Adam it was time for him to have a wife.
Which of these are true of the Bible account of Rachel and Jacob?
Laban tricked Jacob.; Jacob ended up marrying both Rachel and Leah.; In order to marry Leah and Rachel, Jacob worked for Laban for a total of fourteen years.
After...
Quiz 1....
Our actions are the result of what is in our
heart
In Bible times, boys and girls were often married
just after puberty
In our culture, couples are not expected to get married until they
reach maturity
The truth of Scripture never changes, but the application of the truth may vary from culture to culture.
true
There are many examples of relationships between members of the opposite sex addressed in the Bible.
true
Which of these statements are true about Scripture?
-Scripture has practical solutions for every area of life. -Searching Scripture will result in determining God's support or disapproval of our decisions. -Scripture speaks of actions and attitudes.
Which of these are examples of problems with dating relationships?
-Young people mistake their feelings for true love. -Young people feel jealous when their dating partners want to form other friendships. -Future plans may be set aside in order to maintain the dating relationship. -Young people feel they are incomplete unless they are in a dating relationship.
Which of the following factors cause great insecurities among young people regarding dating?
-Young people without a dating partner feel left out of social activities. -Young people without a dating partner may not fit in with the popular crowd. -A young person's dating partner may lower his/her social status. -Young people may feel pressured to date even though they don't want to. -A young person's unattractive dating partner may result in the young person's rejection by his or her peers.
___ 5:22-33 compares marriage to the relationship between Christ and His Church.
Ephesians
Our attraction to the opposite sex comes from
God
6th event
God allowed Adam to recognize his need for a wife.
Being created in the image and likeness of God means we are to reflect God's
attributes
Scripture tells us we should do our best to _________ temptation.
avoid
The term recreational dating means random dating in which partners choose each other without thoughts of ___________________________ involvement.
emotional
Because teenage couples are not mature enough to be married, they have no choice but to date for recreational purposes only.
f
It is God's purpose to forbid life's enjoyable things.
f
The first marriage in the Bible was between Jacob and Rachel.
f
The only way to learn that fire is really hot is to touch it.
f
The result of dating is the guarantee of finding a spouse.
f
Wedding plans should be made according to the preferences of friends and family members.
f
Dating rarely leads to conflict in the relationship between teens and their parents.
fa
A man cannot be sure what God wants him to do and does not want him to do before getting married.
false
Recreational dating is usually supervised by adults.
false
There is a prescribed length of time for an engagement period.
false
There is biblical precedent for the modern practice of dating.
false
In Bible times, when a woman was betrothed to a man, she was legally his for the purpose of
marriage
When young people do not have a good relationship with their parents, they often seek out advice from other parties who may not have their best interests in mind.
t
In Bible times, an engagement between a man and a woman was much more of a binding agreement than it is today.
true
In some cultures a woman's needs are not considered at all, and a woman's fulfillment will come strictly from having children and serving her husband.
true
It can take years to become prepared to get married after meeting one's future spouse.
true
It was God's plan to have Eve help Adam as he fulfilled the calling of God upon his life.
true
The more physically attractive a person is, the more popular he or she is.
true
The custom of arranged marriages is common in American culture.
false
The extravagance of a wedding determines the success of the marriage.
false
The practice of dating can be found in the Bible.
false
Marriage vows are no more than lovely words if couples do not enter into that covenant with each other and with God.
t
Not everyone who dates is dating for the purpose of finding a marriage partner one day.
t
From Genesis 2:16 we can learn that _____.
-before a man asks a woman to be his wife, he should be sure of who he is as a person -a young man must be aware of his relationship with God
Engagement is a time for couples to _______.
-learn more about themselves and each other -prepare for the adjustments of married life -plan their wedding ceremony -prepare for the responsibilities of marriage
It is important for young couples to have good relationships with one another's parents because _____.
-parents can give advice which can protect them from harmful situations -relationship problems with parents can cause harm to a marriage -it is honoring and respectful to do so
In Bible times, it was possible for a couple to be married at a young age because _____.
-the young couple lived with the groom's family -the groom's father trained him in the family business -the bride's mother-in-law trained her about wife and mother roles -young couples did not immediately move out and start a family
A period of courtship is intended to provide couples with _____.
-time to prepare for a lasting marriage -time to get to know one another -opportunity to find out if they are compatible -a chance to get to know each other's families
When attracted to someone of the opposite sex, a person must consider _____.
-why they are attracted to that person -their compatibility with that person -the Christian commitment of that person -their age and maturity level
After quiz 2:
.......
Dating leads to intimacy, but not necessarily to
commitment
Christians must learn to be _________ in whatever situation God places them.
content
______ activities will help young people maintain appropriate opposite sex relationships.
group, church, family
God _________ the bad with the good, the _______ with the heavenly, and the old with the new.
replaces; worldly
A good relationship between young people and ______________ is very important as they make decisions regarding appropriate relationships.
their parents
The best way for a boy and a girl to maintain propriety in their relationship is being around _____.
their youth group friends, their family, their parents
What are some of the reasons some people date?
to get to know each other; to build relationships; to make a commitment; for fun; for social status
Because God established marriage, no one has the right to dissolve it.
true
Courtship does not include a clear commitment and solid obligation to marry.
true
Dating can interfere with the development of friendships rather than promoting such friendships.
true
Dating can lead to sneaky or dishonest behavior
true
Dating is a practice that encourages romantic expression.
true
Engagement is a solemn promise of couples to one another that will affect the rest of their lives.
true
What are some of the differences between our culture and those where dating is not practiced?
-In some other cultures, a couple's compatibility isn't considered essential. -In some other cultures, personality matching isn't essential. -The needs of women are not considered in some other cultures. -Parents arrange marriages in some other cultures.
Which if the following are practices used by other cultures to match a husband and a wife?
-Marriages are arranged by parents. -A bride is purchased by the husband. -A husband earns a bride by working for the bride's father.
Engagement begins when
a man and woman decide to get married
