Consulting The Blueprint

A MARRIAGE MADE IN HEAVEN

“Consulting the Blueprint”

Introduction-

This morning we go back to the very basics of marriage, God’s original blueprint

I. THE ORIGIN OF MARRIAGE – Genesis 2:18-24

1- The Folklore

2- The Biblical Account

3- The Biblical Principles

a) Marriage is to be heterosexual

b) Marriage is to be monogamous

II. THE BLESSING OF MARRIAGE

1- Marriage Often Gets a Bad Rap

2- The Bible Indicates That Marriage Is a Blessing from God

Prov. 18:22; 1 Cor. 7:1; 1 Cor. 7:2

III. THE PURPOSES OF MARRIAGE

1- To Complete Each Other- Gen. 2:18

2- To Provide Companionship- Gen. 2:20

3- To Provide for Sexual Needs- 1 Cor. 7:3-5

4- To Portray Christ and the Church- Eph. 5:22-33

Eph. 5:24-25

5- To Bear Children- Gen. 1:28

IV. THE IMPORTANCE OF MARRIAGE – Genesis 2:24

1- The Command to Leave and to Cleave

2- Its Importance above Our Parents

3- Its Importance above Our Children

Conclusion- We cannot expect to succeed at marriage without understanding and following the

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