December CCBC Preparatory Reading Generational Sin and Spiritual Gifts: Breaking Multigenerational Strongholds with a God-Centered Vision for Your Family Back   TEXTS 1.3 Frameworks on Romans (sent by Sabrina and Lloyd) 2."What is a Man" by Kendall Ficklin (sent via email by Tonya and Russ) 3. Bible verses: (Readings Sunday - Thursday. Read from the same translation and find one that meets both of your needs) a. Genesis 1-5 (Adam and Eve's disobedience to God, when sin entered the world.) b. Galatians 5 and 6 c. Romans12:6-8 (Motivational Gifts) d. 1 Corinthians 12:7-10 (Manifestation Gifts) e. Ephesians 4:8-11 (Ministry Gifts) TASKS In light of the readings listed above, discuss your thoughts with your spouse. Come into agreement about what God desires you as a couple to be and examine the plan He has for your lives and your marriage. 1. (15-30 minutes) Discuss with your spouse the Generational Sins each family line has brought into your marriage. Share your thoughts with each other and their affect on your marriage and how together, with God's help, you can break the cycle for the next generation. Remember it is you, your spouse and God against the sin / Satan / or issue, NOT YOU AGAINST YOUR SPOUSE :) (Genesis 1-5) 2. (15-30 minutes) Discuss the Spiritual Gifts you and your spouse have been blessed with. It is important to know what gifts your spouse possesses so that you can move in harmony, respectfully with one another and help each other meet their God given callings. A lot of times we become frustrated in our lives and marriages because we are unable to utilize our gifts. As marriage partners, we are to help each other meet this goal and maximize who God called us to be. (Romans12:6-8) 3. (15-30 minutes) Create a written "God Vision" for your marriage: One that the husband can and will lead and that the wife can submit to (help with/support). NOTE: Review "What is a Man" for a working definition of "submission." He breaks down the word into its prefix (sub) and root (mission). The idea is that the husband and wife come together to establish and agree on a vision/mission for the family that is blessed by God. Then the husband leads in the effort to follow it and the wife works to support her husband's leadership.