Unlock 10 Secrets of Biblical Courtship & Marriage with Dr. David Ogbueli.

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Unlock 10 Secrets of Biblical Courtship and Marriage with Dr. David Ogbueli

This devotional is from a teaching originally done by Dr. David Ogbueli in a YouTube video titled Biblical Courtship and Marriage.

Many struggle with relationships failing to last. Can we just take a moment to appreciate how much wisdom is packed into the Bible's approach to courtship and marriage? It's like a well-designed blueprint for building a solid foundation, and let me tell you, that foundation is crucial when it comes to weathering life's storms together.

What are The Two Stages of Biblical Courtship and Marriage?

1. First Stage. Engagement

Engagement in the biblical sense wasn't just a fancy way of saying "We're dating." Nope, it was a brief period where the couple obtained consent from the woman's family, kind of like a formal "courting" phase. Once that consent was given, it was time to move on to the next stage: marriage.

2. Second Stage. Marriage

Marriage represented the legal and covenant union between a man and woman. Speaking of marriage, this wasn't just a casual "let's make it official" kind of deal. It was a full-blown covenant union between a man and woman, complete with ceremonies…