The Mayfield Class

The Mayfield Class

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  1. Genesis 2:18-25 | Creation of Woman and Marriage

    JAN 25

    Genesis 2:18-25 | Creation of Woman and Marriage

    Reflection Questions Genesis 2 repeatedly emphasizes “The Lord God” as the One who forms, provides, and brings. How does remembering that marriage is God‑initiated and not human‑invented shape the way we approach our own marriages?God declares Adam’s aloneness “not good” before Adam ever feels it. What does this reveal about God’s care, wisdom, and understanding of our needs?The Hebrew word helper is used of God Himself throughout the Old Testament. How does this elevate, not diminish, the role of the wife?Husbands: What does it look like to honor your wife as your God‑given helper in the exalted, biblical sense, not the worldly or sinful sense?Wives: How does seeing your role through the lens of God’s own helping character bring dignity and purpose to your calling?What does Adam’s response in verse 23 teach us about how we should view our spouse? What habits currently help you, or could you start, that would help you be thankful for your spouse? Leave = loyalty. Cleave = holding fast / covenant. What are some subtle ways that husbands and wives can fail to leave and cleave? Ex: parents, friendships, habits, hobbies, priorities… One flesh expresses the deepest intimacy, such as physical, emotional, spiritual, and covenantal. How does this shape the way you think about the purpose of sex in your marriage?Paul says in Ephesians 5:32 that marriage “refers to Christ and the church.” Where have you seen the gospel displayed in your marriage, or in the marriages of others?

    43 min

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