Have you ever faced a problem that felt completely out of your control—one where no amount of money, advice, or effort could fix it? Maybe it was a financial struggle, a broken relationship, a parenting challenge, or a deep spiritual battle. We’ve all been there. The truth is, human wisdom has its limits. But the good news is this: there is no problem that the power of God cannot solve. Tonight, we’re going to look at the life of Solomon and discover that when we make God’s power preeminent, prayed, and practical in our lives, we tap into the only power that can truly bring answers, healing, and direction.

Our passage today starts out reminding us the Jesus Christ is coming back! “Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;” (Titus 2:13) There are likely many people here that would be thrilled if Christ showed up today! You have been walking with the Lord, you have been living with eternity in mind and anticipating His arrival! You’ve been watching the clock. However, it is very likely as well that there are some in this room that are not ready. Maybe you’re saved, but you’ve been struggling with faithfulness and sin. Maybe you’ve never accepted Christ as your Savior... not only are you not looking forward to it, you aren’t even sure if you believe it He’s coming back. In our text, we see some things that John understood that gave him incredible confidence, and we can have that same confidence today.

A great marriage, like a great travel experience, doesn't just happen. It takes a plan and a willingness to move in the direction of that plan. That is what this study is about, a biblically-focused guide to help you invest in the areas that make for an amazing journey together. In this second lesson in this series we are going to look at the three elements that create a lasting bond in marriage.