創世記 2:23

婚姻是從「我」到「我們」的發展與連結過程。正因這是一段漫長的關係旅程以及共同生活的經歷，尤其是在轉折處，例如生小孩、青少年、空巢期、健康、工作改變等等階段，最會考驗到彼此的關係。這個過程也最能迫使基督徒夫妻思考關於神如何守約愛人，及主耶穌如何付出捨己的愛的教導。 要明白為什麼要守住婚姻的盟約，我們不僅需要聖經的知識，還需要更新我們的心。如大衛在詩篇23:3所說「祂使我的靈魂甦醒。」若沒有神，我們的愛就會被有限的看法及感受所限制，我們實在需要閱讀神的話語、反思及禱告，才有能力在屬靈方面有長進。這五天的靈修計畫將幫助你從聖經的角度來思考婚姻的盟約關係。

Dating and marriage are probably the most talked about topics among young people and even adults. It makes sense, since choosing a spouse is the second most important decision you will ever make in your life, after your decision to follow Christ. In this reading plan, you will discover how to go about dating God’s way and learn some key principles on successful relationships.

您是否時常因為聖經太厚，讀不完？ 聽講道的時候，因為牧師提到的背景資訊不熟悉，而聽不懂講道呢？ 其實，整本聖經是一個關於救恩的大故事，而這個大故事大致可以透過16個小故事，來明白上帝對於這個世界和人類的救恩計畫。 若是您從沒有讀完過整本聖經，藉由這個讀經計畫，可以讓您對整本聖經的背景資訊和中心主旨，有初步的認識，使您聽講道時可以更有概念。若是您讀過整本聖經，這個讀經計畫能夠幫助您用更宏觀的眼光，來明白上帝在整個救恩計畫的心意。

Marriage is a challenging and rewarding relationship, and so often we forget that “I do” is only the beginning. Fortunately, the Bible has much to say about marriage from both the husband’s and wife’s perspectives. The brief Scripture passages you’ll encounter each day of this plan are designed to help you grow in your understanding of God’s design for marriage—and deepen your relationship with your spouse in the process.