1. IN THE BEGINNING... MARRIAGE AND SEXUALITY 2:18-25

2. Marriage is not: The path to personal wholeness (1 Cor 7:8, 25-35). A cure for loneliness. The ultimate path to happiness. Marriage and Sexuality

3. So what is marriage? Partnership – Together we represent God’s kingdom (2:18-23). Marriage and Sexuality

4. I will lift up my eyes to the mountains; From where shall my help come? My help comes from the L ORD, Who made heaven and earth. Psalm 121:1-2 Partnership

5. Be thankful for the differences between you and your spouse. Write a thank-you note to your spouse for the way(s) he or she complements you.

6. So what is marriage? Partnership – Together we represent God’s kingdom (2:18-23). Picture – Together we reflect God’s love (2:24-25). Marriage and Sexuality

7. Picture One-flesh intimacy: Sexually Emotionally Spiritually

8. Picture One-flesh permanency: “For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, will be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 8:38-39

9. Picture What would make your spouse feel most honored and loved this week?

10. Problems? Pray. Don’t give up hope. Seek help if necessary.

11. Resources Love and Respect by Emerson Eggerichs God, Marriage, and Family by Andreas Kostenberger The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman

12. Notes & Sermon Audio Grace Bible Church @MatthewRMorton Grace Bible Texas App Next week: Fallen…to Temptation (Matt)

13. IN THE BEGINNING... MARRIAGE AND SEXUALITY 2:18-25