The Foundation of the Family Forged by God

Marriage & the Family is God’s Invention

• He created mankind
• He created male and female
• He created marriage and sex

Essentials to Marriage   Matthew 19:4-6

• Complementary
• Severance
• Permanence
• Unity
• Intimacy

Intimacy Lost Between Themselves & God Genesis 3:1-3

• Self-Consciousness
• Isolation
• Fear
• Deception
• Blame Shifting

Recovering Intimacy   Genesis 3:14-15

• Redemption has been provided
• Confess & repent your sin
• Return to the Lord with your whole heart

• Renew your dependence on the Lord

• Remember the vows & covenant you made

What’s the Point of Marriage?    Ephesians 5:31-32

• An Object Lesson for Us About the Covenant, Faithful
• Love of God
• To Bring Honor and Glory to Jesus
• For our delight and joy