Marriage

Updated with Discussion Questions and Two Bonus Chapters

When you say “I do,” you begin the journey of a lifetime― and you have dreams of that journey being perfect. But it won’t take long for expectations of the perfect marriage to fade away in the struggles of everyday life. A long-term, vibrant marriage needs to be grounded in something sturdier than romance―it needs the life-changing power of the gospel.

In this rebranded edition of What Did You Expect?, popular author and pastor Paul David Tripp encourages couples to make six biblical commitments to the Lord and to one another. These commitments, which include a lifestyle of confession and forgiveness, building trust, and appreciating differences, will equip couples to cultivate thriving, joy-filled marriages built on Christ.

1. Opening Credits
2. Preface To The 2021 Edition
3. Study Guide Introduction
4. Chapter 1: What Did You Expect
5. Chapter 1 Study Guide
6. Chapter 2 : Reason To Continue
7. Chapter 2 Study Guide
8. Chapter 3: Whose Kingdom
9. Chapter 3 Study Guide
10. Chapter 4: Day By Day
11. Chapter 4 Study Guide
12. Chapter 5: Coming Clean : Confession
13. Chapter 5 Study Guide
14. Chapter 6: Canceling Debts
15. Chapter 6 Study Guide
16. Chapter 7: Pulling Weeds
17. Chapter 7 Study Guide
18. Chapter 8: Planting Seeds
19. Chapter 8 Study Guide
20. Chapter 9: Sticking Out Your Neck
21. Chapter 9 Study Guide
22. Chapter10 : Someone To Be Trusted
23. Chapter 10 Study Guide
24. Chapter 11: All You Need Is Love
25. Chapter 11 Study Guide
26. Chapter 12: Ready, Willing, And Waiting
27. Chapter 12 Study Guide
28. Chapter 13: Amazing Grace
29. Chapter 13 Study Guide
30. Chapter 14: Before Dark
31. Chapter 14 Study Guide
32. Chapter 15: Eyes Wide Open
33. Chapter15 Study Guide
34. Chapter 16: On Your Knees
35. Chapter 16 Study Guide
36. Chapter 17: Worship, Work and Grace
37. Chapter 17 Study Guide
38. Chapter 18: The Gospel, Your Marriage and Sex (Bonus Chapter)
39. Chapter 19: Ask Paul Tripp About Your Marriage (Bonus Chapter)
40. Closing Credits