GENESIS FOUNDATIONS
What book of the Bible introduces God’s original design for marriage?
Genesis
Genesis 1–2
Marriage was designed for unity, partnership, and what else?
Purpose
Genesis 1:27–28; Ecclesiastes 4:9–12
Culture often promotes independence over what biblical principle?
Unity
Genesis 2:24; Ephesians 4:3
What area of marriage often needs realignment first?
Communication (or prayer, intimacy, leadership) James 1:19; Ephesians 4:29
What biblical word describes marriage as a sacred, binding agreement—not a contract?
Covenant
Malachi 2:14
What did God say was “not good” before sin entered the world?
That man should be alone
Genesis 2:18
Eve was created as what kind of partner for Adam?
A helper suitable / comparable
Genesis 2:18
What does culture emphasize more than covenant?
Self-fulfillment
Judges 21:25; Philippians 2:3–4
What spiritual discipline strengthens unity in marriage?
Prayer
Matthew 18:19–20; 1 Peter 3:7
What action symbolizes leaving prior loyalties to form a new marital unit?
“Leave” (leaving father and mother)
Genesis 2:24
From what part of Adam was Eve created?
His Rib
Genesis 2:21–22
Marriage was created before what three realities?
Sin, stress, and struggle
Genesis 2:18–25 (before Genesis 3)
Name one way modern marriages drift from God’s design.
Independent decisions, lack of prayer, competing priorities
Amos 3:3; Matthew 6:33
What happens when spouses choose “me” over “we”?
Division
Philippians 2:2–4; Proverbs 13:10
What does it mean to “cleave” to your spouse in biblical terms?
To be joined, bonded, or held together firmly
Genesis 2:24; Matthew 19:6
What phrase describes the unity of husband and wife in Genesis 2?
One Flesh
Genesis 2:24
True or False: Marriage was God’s response to Adam’s failure.
False
Genesis 1:28; Genesis 2:18
What replaces partnership when spouses stop walking in unity?
Competition or isolation
Ecclesiastes 4:9–10; Galatians 5:15
What does it mean to “return to God’s design”?
Realign our marriage with His Word
Psalm 119:105; Romans 12:2
According to Jesus, what should no one separate once God joins a couple together?
The marriage union
Matthew 19:4–6
What condition described Adam and Eve before sin entered the world?
Naked and unashamed
Genesis 2:25
What does “one flesh” include beyond physical intimacy?
Emotional, spiritual, and covenantal unity
Genesis 2:24; Matthew 19:4–6; Ephesians 5:31
According to Scripture, marriage is meant to reflect what kind of relationship?
God’s covenant love
Ephesians 5:25–32; Malachi 2:14
Finish this prayer prompt:
“Lord, help us return to Your ___.”
Original design
Acts 3:19; Jeremiah 6:16
What spiritual posture helps couples remain faithful when feelings fluctuate?
Commitment grounded in obedience, not emotion
Ecclesiastes 5:4–5; 1 Corinthians 13:7