This study consists of eleven 25-minute sessions that address the topics of attraction, dating, courtship, intimacy,conflict, romance,and commitment. Tommy speaks directly and humorously on each of these issues. The material is designed for both individual and group study.
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Mark A. Driscoll is the founder and teaching pastor of Mars Hill Church in Seattle, Washington, as well as the co-founder of the Acts 29 Church Planting Network where he also served as President for a short period. Driscoll continues to serve on the board of Acts 29. He has contributed to the "Faith and Values" section of the Seattle Times and the "On Faith" section of the Washington Post.
Tommy Nelson came to Golf Course Road Church Of Christ back in February 2004 to give his lectures on "The Song Of Solomon". I never realized it was a great guide to dating, relationships, & marriage, all written in such poetic form! It helped through this study that Tommy Nelson helps "crack the code" of archaic poetry to help discover & uncover timeless truths in romantic relationships, at every step along the way.
Went through this one in a 14-person small-group setting, over a single semester. The content and approach was great not only for expanding the context and background for this most famous book of love poetry, but for provoking group discussion. While our group was geared toward married couples, I could see it being just as applicable to singles.
This study was taught at my church and a bunch of my single friends and I went to it. You have to learn these insights to understand God's perspective for dating, engagement & marriage! Tommy Nelson adds some humorous angles too.