Introduction
Genesis 2:18Companionship, part 2
I am here for you and always will be
In the Bible, marriage is important and permanent.Matthew 19:3-12 – God’s marriage law has been the same from the beginning.Malachi 2:14Hebrews 13:5-6 – God is here for us and always will be.Romans 8:33Hosea 2:2, 7-13; 6:4 – God portrays Himself as a heartbroken husband to Israel.My priority is to know you and share my life with you.
The Bible doesn’t always use the word “marriage” to refer to marriage. It often uses descriptive phrases:Genesis 2:24Deuteronomy 24:2Deuteronomy 7:3Ezekiel 16:8I Corinthians 7:2Romans 7:3Deuteronomy 24:5 – Under the Law of Moses, a newlywed man had one year at home with his wife with no responsibilities or military deployments that took him away from home.I Corinthians 7:32-35I Corinthians 9:5Ecclesiastes 4:9-10Proverbs 18:22You can trust me with your deepest feelings.
James 5:16Proverbs 17:9 – Once a sin is dealt with, stop bringing it up!I Corinthians 13:4-7