| This Study was prepared by BiblicalMentoring.org / Ron Lively, M.Div., M.A. | ||||||
| Resource: This study is based on the book titled A Lasting Promise – The Christian Guide to Fighting for Your Marriage by authors: Scott Stanley, Daniel Trathen, Savanna McCain and Milt Bryon . We are using the New and Revised Edition published by Jossey-Bass, 2014. Search for a good used copy on Amazon. ISBN 978-1-118-67202-1 | ||||||
| # | Chapter | Part | Title | Pages | Verse Link | Chapter Link |
| ALP1 | 1A | 1 – Foundations | Naked and Unashamed | p 3-9 | Matthew 19:6 | Matthew 19 |
| ALP2 | 1B | 1 – Foundations | Naked and Unashamed | p 9-15 | Genesis 2:24-25 | Genesis 2 |
| ALP3 | 2A | 1 – Foundations | Communication Danger Signs | p 16-25 | Proverbs 12:18 | Proverbs 12 |
| ALP4 | 2B | 1 – Foundations | Communication Danger Signs | p 25-33 | Luke 6:41-42 | Luke 6 |
| ALP5 | 3A | 1 – Foundations | Asking God: Praying for Your Marriage | p 34-42 | Luke 11:9 | Luke 11 |
| ALP6 | 3B | 1 – Foundations | Asking God: Praying for Your Marriage | p 42-50 | Matthew 6:13 | Matthew 6 |
| ALP7 | 4A | 1 – Foundations | We Found Your Keys | p 51-58 | Romans 12:18-19 | Romans 12 |
| ALP8 | 4B | 1 – Foundations | We Found Your Keys | p 58-68 | Proverbs 29:11 | Proverbs 29 |
| ALP9 | 5A | 1 – Foundations | Talking Without Fighting | p 69-76 | James 1:19-20 | James 1 |
| ALP10 | 5B | 1 – Foundations | Talking Without Fighting | p 76-85 | 1 Peter 2:17 | 1 Peter 2 |
| ALP11 | 6A | 1 – Foundations | Finding Solutions to Problems | p 86-95 | Proverbs 18:13 | Proverbs 18 |
| ALP12 | 6B | 1 – Foundations | Finding Solutions to Problems | p 95-106 | Philippians 2:4-7 | Philippians 2 |
| ALP13 | 7A | 2 – Complexity | Jars of Clay: Why Bodies Matter | p 109-118 | 2 Corinthians 4:7-10 | 2 Corinthians 4 |
| ALP14 | 7B | 2 – Complexity | Jars of Clay: Why Bodies Matter | p 118-130 | 1 Peter 5:6-7 | 1 Peter 5 |
| ALP15 | 8A | 2 – Complexity | Handling Events, Understanding Issues | p 131-140 | James 4:1-3 | James 4 |
| ALP16 | 8B | 2 – Complexity | Handling Events, Understanding Issues | p 140-149 | Romans 15:5-7 | Romans 15 |
| ALP17 | 9A | 2 – Complexity | Unraveling the Mysteries of Expectations | p 150-158 | Proverbs 13:12 | Proverbs 13 |
| ALP18 | 9B | 2 – Complexity | Unraveling the Mysteries of Expectations | p 158-169 | Amos 3:3 | Amos 3 |
| ALP19 | 10A | 2 – Complexity | Protecting “Us” in iWorld: Marriage and Technology | p 170-179 | Proverbs 4:23 | Proverbs 4 |
| ALP20 | 10B | 2 – Complexity | Protecting “Us” in iWorld: Marriage and Technology | p 179-188 | Romans 12:1-2 | Romans 12 |
| ALP21 | 11A | 3 – Deeper Connection | Positive Bonding: Keeping Fun and Friendsdhip Alive | p 191-199 | 1 Timothy 6:17 | 1 Timothy 6 |
| ALP22 | 11B | 3 – Deeper Connection | Positive Bonding: Keeping Fun and Friendsdhip Alive | p 199-206 | Proverbs 17:22 | Proverbs 17 |
| ALP23 | 12A | 3 – Deeper Connection | Touch and Sexual Oneness | p 207-213 | Song of Solomon 1:15-16 | Song of Solomon 1 |
| ALP24 | 12B | 3 – Deeper Connection | Touch and Sexual Oneness | p 213-219 | Song of Solomon 8:6 | Song of Solomon 8 |
| ALP25 | 13A | 3 – Deeper Connection | Got Your Back: Carrying Each Other’s Burdens | p 220-230 | Galatians 6:2 | Galatians 6 |
| ALP26 | 13B | 3 – Deeper Connection | Got Your Back: Carrying Each Other’s Burdens | p 230-239 | Romans 8:22-23 | Romans 8 |
| ALP27 | 14A | 4 – The Promise is Lasting | The Power of Commitment | p 243-252 | 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 | 1 Corinthians 13 |
| ALP28 | 14B | 4 – The Promise is Lasting | The Power of Commitment | p 252-263 | Malachi 2:15 | Malachi 2 |
| ALP29 | 15A | 4 – The Promise is Lasting | Forgiveness and Restoration | p 264-271 | Colossians 3:12-13 | Colossians 3 |
| ALP30 | 15B | 4 – The Promise is Lasting | Forgiveness and Restoration | p 272-282 | 1 John 1:9 | 1 John 1 |
| ALP31 | 16A | 4 – The Promise is Lasting | Spiritual Blessings and Intimacy | p 283-288 | Psalm 127:1 | Psalm 127 |
| ALP32 | 16B | 4 – The Promise is Lasting | Spiritual Blessings and Intimacy | p 288-296 | Deuteronomy 6:5-7 | Deuteronomy 6 |
| ALP33 | 17A | 4 – The Promise is Lasting | Onward | p 297-299 | Galatians 5:13-14 | Galatians 5 |
| Rev. 20260811 | ||||||
