Couple’s Covenant Ministry
As a covenant team, we will focus on the biblical foundation of Marriage and the STEPS and its journey. We will be focusing on our experiences and the sacrificial work it takes even Sharing of experiences.
Biblical Foundation
God established marriage in the beginning of human history when He created man (Adam) and woman (Eve) in the garden. The first marriage was based on promise and was monogamous (Genesis 2:24). God is seen as creating and presenting the woman to man, an act that continues until today. The act of marriage consisted of leaving, cleaving, and becoming one flesh. Marriage incorporates the concepts of independence from parents; commitment to a marriage partner; sexual union; and a growing, interdependent relationship. The Genesis 2:24 commandment was repeated by Jesus in Matthew 19:5 and Mark 10:7, 8 and later by the Apostle Paul in his letter to the Ephesians (5:31. In Malachi 2:14, the text states “…though she is your companion and your wife by covenant.” In many biblical texts, marriage is used as an analogy to illustrate God’s unique relationship with His people or to characterize people who keep His law as faithful and those who break His law as adulterers (unfaithful). An understanding of covenant marriage is foundational to understanding God’s love and His covenants. In Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, a statement is made about the union of man and woman that “A threefold cord is not easily broken” (verse 12). Prince shares a discussion with a professional rope maker who said a rope made of three strands is the strongest because all strands touch. The addition of more strands does not strengthen a rope because the additional strands cannot “touch” each other. In times of stress, when one or two strands begin to fray, the third strand will keep the rope from breaking. This analogy is used by Christians to illustrate how God, as the third and preeminent member of the marriage covenant, protects and overseas the marriage.
Biblical Values
They are considered the basic assumptions, beliefs, or attitudes on which principles are built; Christian families tend to be led by principles. Biblical values are those taught or modeled in the Bible. Although a number of values can be identified, generally a few CORE values, which are higher in priority, are easier to identify. The biblical values that underlie a covenant marriage begin with faith in God and a pledge of love and faithfulness to the other partner. A covenant is more than a commitment, because a commitment leaves the instigator in control where a covenant implies complete surrender Song of Solomon 2:16. Important values to Christian marriages include trust, prayer, the authority of the Bible, maturity, discipline, honesty, humility, kindness, selflessness, generosity, openness, partnership, peace, family, hospitality, interdependence, and truth. Involvement and the role of the local church is often regarded as a core value to Christian couples.