THE GOSPEL MARRIAGE: "Two Become One" - Genesis 2:18-25

Speaker: Peter Cho

​We struggle to live at peace with others because the brokenness inside us inevitably leads to brokenness around us – impacting all of our relationships (especially marriage). But the good news of the gospel is that Jesus has come to restore our broken union with God, make us new and whole again so that we can bring his shalom into this world and fulfill our created purpose as God’s image-bearers.

SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

1. Read Genesis 2:18-25. What was your understanding of the triune nature of God (the Trinity) and how is it impacted by this idea of "two becoming one" in the marriage union? 
2. What did you think of the examples of "unity in diversity" given as evidence of our soul's searching for goodness and beauty that was lost upon separation from God? Can you relate to any of them or think of any others in our culture or your experience? 
3. How does the marriage covenant picturing of "two becoming one" which Paul reveals as being about "Christ and the Church" impact the way you see God's heart and His desired relationship with humankind as his "image-bearers"? 
4. In what ways do you see the brokenness of relationships most prevalent around you (in marriage or other relationships)? How does the Bible's explanation of how things came to be compare with how the world tries to explain it?

FOR MARRIED COUPLES OR MARRIED GROUPS: You can find additional resources or exercises that will help build your marriage click HERE. Please use it to discuss with your spouse and/or a group with other couples.