NHC Family~ Couples of the Bible: Elimelech & Naomi

We are so excited to launch our first Bible study episode for 2024! Simeon will be joining me for NHC Family episodes digging into what God's Word says about couples of the Bible that we might deem as "undesirable."  In this episode, we look at Elimelech and Naomi. They were followers of Jehovah who were prominent people in their city of Bethlehem. When God's judgement came by way of famine, instead of inquiring of their King, we see them running from God's protecting hedge. Together with their two sons, they enter into the heathen land of Moad. Initially, the plan was to "sojourn" there, but we find them putting down roots.  What lessons can we learn from this couple's negative example? -Making sound decisions as a couple -The husband's responsibilty for the stewardship of his family -The wife's responsibility to submit to her husband's leading -Using the influence of your marriage to point other's to God   Scriptures Referenced: Exoduse 33:15 Leviticus 26:19 Numbers 25:1-3 Deuteronomy 23:3-4 Judges 21:25 Ruth 1:1-15 Proverbs 11:14 Isaiah 41:10 Ecclesiastes 4:9 Amos 3:3   Resources: Six Scriptural Tests 1. Proclamation Test- "Has God clearly proclaimed it to be wrong in His Word?" 2. Principle Test- "Is is forbiden in God's Word in principle?" 3. Partnership Test- "Could I invite Jesus Christ to do this with me?" Col. 3:17 4. Present Test- "Would I be ashamed to be found doing it, thinking it, or saying it upon Christ's return?" Phil 1:20 5. Purity Test- "Is there any glory for God in it?" I Cor 10:31 6. Peace Test- "After praying about it, is there the least bit of doubt in my mind?" Rm 14:23   Resources: Find the entire Bible Study Series: https://nohighercalling.org/podcast_series/undesirable-couples-of-the-bible/   Head to Toe Prayer Journal: https://nohighercalling.org/product/head-to-toe-prayer-journal/    Follow my  journey by subscribing to this podcast. You can also follow me on Instagram, YouTube, and www.nohighercalling.org Subscribe to the NHC email at www.nohighercalling.org