Biblical Portrait of Marriage
The Biblical Portrait of Marriage by Bruce Wilkinson is a biblically grounded marriage study that explores God’s design for marriage through the principles of leaving, cleaving, headship, helping, loving, and submitting. This class presents marriage as a sacred covenant, calling husbands and wives to fulfill their God-given roles in a way that reflects Christ and strengthens their relationship.
1A & 1B / Leave - The Role of the Couple
Marriage begins with both husband and wife intentionally leaving former priorities to establish a new, unified life together under God’s authority.
2A & 2B / Cleave - The Responsibility of the Couple
God calls couples to cleave through steadfast commitment, choosing faithfulness, unity, and perseverance regardless of circumstances.
3A & 3B / Head - The Role of the Husband
The husband is called to loving headship, leading his family with humility, responsibility, and Christlike service.
4A & 4B / Helper: The Role of the Wife
God designed the wife as a strong, purposeful helper who complements her husband, strengthening the marriage through wisdom, encouragement, and partnership in God’s calling.
5A & 5B / Love - The Responsibility of the Husband
God calls the husband to lead through sacrificial love, modeling Christ’s selfless care by protecting, providing for, and spiritually guiding his wife.
6A & 6B / Submit - The Responsibility of the Wife
This session highlights the husband’s responsibility to love intentionally, placing his wife’s well-being above his own and leading with humility and devotion.