Marriage Pictures a Relationship with Jesus . . .
I. Creation: Marriage Exists to Fill the Earth with Displays of God! (Gen 1:26-29)
II. Fall: Sin Mars the Image by Introducing Unfaithfulness! (Hosea 1-3 Selected)
III. Redemption: The Picture is Restored as Marriage shows off Christ and the Church! (Eph 5:22-33)
IV. New Creation: The Picture becomes Reality as we are Together with Jesus Forever! (Rev 19:6-9)
Practical Implications
o What areas of my relationships/marriage image God well? Poorly?
o What area of growth in your relationship/marriage does God want to focus on first?
o From Marriage Conference: Apply few of ways to love husband. Ask handful questions to wife.