Love Story

As a newlywed, that I was especially eager to study examples of marriage in the scriptures.  Adam and Eve, of course, are great love story of the human family.  (I continue to learn from their exceptional examples.)  Lehi and Sariah, Abraham and Sarah, and others topped my list.  And of course, all scriptures and gospel principles--regardless of subject--have marital applications. 

But—while I found plentiful examples of fathers, mothers, children, siblings, friends, neighbors, extended families—I was disappointed at not finding more details about married couples, more stories and specifics and characterizations.

Then I discovered another great love story--the metaphoric relationship between the Lord Jesus Christ and his covenant people of Israel.  …Lord and Israel.  Suddenly the entirety of the scriptures opened up to teach me about marriage in a new way…

Two way

The scriptures helped me understand and improve my marriage, and my experiences with marriage helped me understand the scriptures.