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Building Strong Foundations for Marriage: Embracing God's Design and Celebrating Intimacy

Discover the essence of marriage through Genesis 1:26-28 and 2:18-25. Uncover the beauty of gender differences and the complementary roles of husbands and wives. Explore the covenant of marriage, distinct from a contract. Embrace shameless intimacy and healthy separation. Join us in celebrating the romance of marriage and its significance in a changing world.

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Building Strong Foundations for Marriage: Embracing God's Design and Celebrating Intimacy

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  1. Foundations for Marriage Genesis 1:26 – 28; 2:18 - 25

  2. Marriage is Declining • There were 124.6 million single Americans in August, 2014 — accounting for 50.2 percent of the 16-and-over US population according to Bureau of Labor and Statistics data. • This is the first time the percentage of single adults outnumbered married adults.

  3. I. Celebrate the Gift of Gender Genesis 1:26 - 28

  4. A. Shared Image • B. Different by Design • The gift of gender is part of the goodness of God’s creation. • But in marriage, the differences that initially attract us can become irritating later!

  5. II. Husband’s And Wives Have Complementary Roles Genesis 2:18 - 20

  6. “Helper” -- Ezer • 16 of 19 uses in the OT are in reference to God • Signifies the woman’s essential contribution, not inadequacy

  7. III. Rejoice In The Romance of Marriage Genesis 2:21 - 23

  8. IV. Defined By God As Heterosexual and Monogamous Genesis 2:24

  9. V. A Covenant, Not a Contract Genesis 2:24

  10. Marriage begins with a public ceremony. • Marriage is a covenant, not a contract. See the use of the word “cleave/bond” in Job 41:15 – 17 3. Healthy Separation from family of origin.

  11. VI. Sealed And Celebrated By Shameless Intimacy Genesis 2:25

  12. May 3, 1999 Moore, OK

  13. Foundations for Marriage Genesis 1:26 – 28; 2:18 - 25

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