Deeper Christian Life Ministry Benelux Singles Conference SPECIFIC

Deeper Christian Life Ministry Benelux Singles Conference SPECIFIC ISSUES IN MATCHMAKING 16 JULY, 2016 Email: info@deeperlife. nl; Websites: www. deeperlife. nl; www. dclm. org …earnestly contending for the FAITH which was once delivered unto the SAINTS (Jude 3)

Deeper Christian Life Ministry Benelux MATCHMAKING Amos 3: 3 Matchmaking is the process of matching two or more people together, usually for the purpose of marriage, (also used in the context of sporting boxing, in business, and in pairing organ donors. Examples: David and Jonathan – 1 Samuel 18: 1, 5 Isaac & Rebekah – Genesis 24: 67 …earnestly contending for the FAITH which was once delivered unto the SAINTS (Jude 3)

Deeper Christian Life Ministry Benelux THE MATCHMAKER Genesis 2: 18 • “an help” – helper, partner • “meet”- suitable, compatible, matching, fit …earnestly contending for the FAITH which was once delivered unto the SAINTS (Jude 3)

Deeper Christian Life Ministry Benelux Specific issues …earnestly contending for the FAITH which was once delivered unto the SAINTS (Jude 3)

Deeper Christian Life Ministry Benelux 1. LIMITED OFFER IN THE ‘HOME MARKET Ruth 1: 11 -14; 4: 13 • Less women of like precious faith – Judges 21: 15, 16 • Less men of like precious faith – Psalm 105: 11, 12 …earnestly contending for the FAITH which was once delivered unto the SAINTS (Jude 3)

Deeper Christian Life Ministry Benelux 2. MINDSET OF IMPORTATION • Looking far away while the potential candidate is near – (Judges 14: 2, 3; 16: 4) • Samson looked far, too far. • Things from afar often appear to be very attractive, but often deceptive. • In many cases, it is the “unsuspecting” brother or sister closed by that could be the answer. …earnestly contending for the FAITH which was once delivered unto the SAINTS (Jude 3)

Deeper Christian Life Ministry Benelux 3. CONNECTION BETWEEN FAITH AND PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY. (James 2: 18, 20, 23, 24) • It’s very vital to trust God for life-partner. • However faith should be accompanied by responsibility - working for a living, acquiring basic physical stuff for a living. …earnestly contending for the FAITH which was once delivered unto the SAINTS (Jude 3)

Deeper Christian Life Ministry Benelux 4. OLD SINGLES, SINGLE PARENTS (Luke 1: 36, 37) …earnestly contending for the FAITH which was once delivered unto the SAINTS (Jude 3)

Deeper Christian Life Ministry Benelux 5. MATCHMAKING VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. (Jeremiah 2: 13) • Social media is designed to connect people – friends, family or “future spouse”. • Yet dating websites for whatever reason (even so-called Christian singles) are not to be patronize by true believers. • They shift our focus from God (the perfect matchmaker) to technology and human ideologies. …earnestly contending for the FAITH which was once delivered unto the SAINTS (Jude 3)

Deeper Christian Life Ministry Benelux 6. BE MARRIAGEABLE!. (Revelation 19: 7, 8) Chances are for those who are prepared! You cannot marry by luck. You need to prepare for it. You must be marriageable – • • Your attitude – Proverbs 21: 19, 15: 13 Mental and moral transformation – Romans 12: 2 Behaviour (show maturity) – 1 Corinthians 13: 11, 14: 20 Amiable – Proverbs 18: 24 …earnestly contending for the FAITH which was once delivered unto the SAINTS (Jude 3)

Deeper Christian Life Ministry Benelux THE PERFECT MATCHMAKER!. God is still the perfect matchmaker, irrespective of the seemingly hopeless situation surrounding you. • • Genesis 2: 18 – 23 – He performed a miracle for Adam, He can do it today! Isaiah 60: 22 – He will hasten it in His time Proverbs 3: 5 - 8 – Trust in the Lord Jeremiah 29: 11 -13 …earnestly contending for the FAITH which was once delivered unto the SAINTS (Jude 3)

Deeper Christian Life Ministry Benelux TIME TO PRAY! …earnestly contending for the FAITH which was once delivered unto the SAINTS (Jude 3)