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The sermon examines an exhortation to Israel from Joshua near the end of his ministry, emphasizing that God's proven faithfulness in fulfilling promises necessitates a response of courageous obedience and undivided love. The text demonstrates that while God's blessings are certain, His warnings of judgment are equally certain, requiring believers to cling exclusively to Yahweh rather than drifting into complacency or idolatry. The text highlights the danger of divided loyalties, particularly through intermarriage with pagan nations, as a test of true devotion. Ultimately, the message points to the New Covenant in Christ, where God's grace enables believers to love Him and obey His commands, securing an eternal inheritance through faith alone.

The sermon examines Jesus' response to the Pharisees regarding divorce, emphasizing that God's original design for marriage in Genesis preceded the Mosaic concession found in Deuteronomy. It highlights the sacredness of the union where a man and woman become one flesh, defining marriage as a permanent, exclusive covenant that predates even sin. The teaching expands on the roles of husband and wife, asserting that a husband's sacrificial love and a wife's respectful submission reflect the relationship between Christ and the church. This dynamic is presented as a living testimony to the world, illustrating the 'great mystery' of how earthly marriage mirrors the eternal bond between the Savior and His bride. The message concludes with a pastoral call for humility, wise counsel, and reliance on God's grace to preserve and heal marriages.

This recording is from the 32nd session of our current Adult Sunday School class on the 1689 Baptist Confession of Faith, taught by Dan Skiff, on Oct. 25, 2026, on the 25th chapter of the book, on the topic of "Marriage." For more information on Eastford Baptist Church, visit www.eastfordbaptist.com. View full sermons, live services, and more on our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/EastfordBaptistChurch Stream and download our sermons (audio and video versions) on Sermon Audio! https://www.sermonaudio.com/broadcasters/eastfordbaptist/ Visit us on our socials! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eastfordbaptistchurch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eastfordbaptistchurch

God welcomes you into His family. The church is a family of brothers and sisters adopted into God's glorious home. As we improve our family relationships, we improve as a church family. As we grow into healthy husbands and wives, children and parents, we model a healthy family to the world around us.

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