14 Genesis 2:18-25 (Marriage)

Genesis 2:18-25
I. Review
II. Genesis 2:18-25
1. It’s not good for the man to be alone (2:18)
***We were created to be in community and fellowship****
2. Unsuitable helpers (2:19-20)
***Animals cannot replace human companionship***
***Men and women are similar, but not the same***
3. The Lord’s solution (2:18)
***God’s general intention is for us to be married***
1 Corinthians 7:28-34
6. Therefore…(2:24)
***A man must break from his family to begin a new one***
***We must hold fast to our spouse***
5. Jesus’ commentary on Genesis 2:24 (Matt 19:4-6)
Matt 19:4-6 / Malachi 2:13-16 / Proverbs 5:18 / 1 Corinthians 7:5
***We must become one flesh****
***Marriage is good and the foundation of human civilization***