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Unfaithfulness, especially unfaithfulness with a prostitute, breaks the “one flesh” unity by adding another
“one flesh” relationship to the mix (1 Cor. 6:15-17).
The concepts in Genesis, and later passages building on those concepts, are basic to the life of God’s people
in any age and place. Cultural practices may change, but the core of marriage remains the same. The
challenge is to sort through cultural practices and evaluate each in light of scripture. Some very comfortable
ways of living may have to be modified or even discarded. Some new ideas may have to be added by
deliberate discussion and choice between husband and wife. This is the way of Genesis.
Marriage ideally produces two people who are as much the same person as two people can be! Christians
in marriage have the same Lord, the same family, the same future, and the same ultimate destiny – an
astounding unity. An amazing bonding took place the moment I saw my newborn children and held them in
my arms. They are from my flesh. I am close to my children, interwoven with them. Yet, I am not one flesh
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with them. I am one flesh only with my wife.”
Let’s Practice…
1. The Hebrew word “bara” means _______________________________
2. Both male and female humans are created ______________________________________
3. Humans are to ___________________ over creation carefully.
4. Genesis 2:4-25 is an account of the creation of_______________________ including
plants and animals,
5. The name _______________________ refers to God’s greatness and the name __________________ to
God’s personal interaction with humans.
6. The word “holy” means ______________________________________ .
7. Eve is described as Adam’s _________________________________________ .
8. The bond between a man and a woman in marriage is ___________________________.
9. In what situations is it permissible to have a sexual relationship outside of marriage?
10. In what situations is it permissible to have more than one sexual relationship at a time?
12 R. K. Hughes, Disciplines of a Godly Man (Wheaton: Crossway, 1991), p. 34f.
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