Sermon Notes February 26, 2012
“The Heart of Marriage” (Genesis 2:18-24)
God _______________ marriage. (Genesis 2:20-24)
God knows how marriage _______________ best.
I. Marriage requires a ______________. (Genesis 2:24)
A. The Bible outlines what is required for a marriage to have its God-intended effect.
1. A ____________ is required in order to establish a new first priority relationship.
2. A ____________ is required to bring the two individuals into a union that is so close that the Bible describes it as of becoming one flesh. (Matthew 19:4-6; Ephesians 5:31)
B. The joining that is at the foundation of marriage is a ______________________ of two parts that were intentionally made for each other.
1. “I will make a helper ____________ for him.” (Genesis 2:18)
2. Men and women are ____________ by God’s design.
 
II. Marriage includes profound _______________.
A. Marriage is intended to provide ____________ for each spouse. (Genesis 2:18; 2:20; Proverbs 2:16-17; Ecclesiastes 4:9-12)
B. Marriage is intended to illustrate the __________. (Ephesians 5:32)
C. Marriage is intended to refine the ____________ of each spouse. (Ephesians 5:25-27)


Next Sunday’s Message … The Privilege of Service … Steve Lee preaching.
Reading and Study Suggestions …
The Meaning of Marriage … by Timothy Keller.
Sacred Marriage … by Gary Thomas.