The Divine Design, Part 1 – Genesis 2:18-23

The divine design for marriage.

Connect Group Questions

1. Why is it significant that God has Adam name the animals?
2. What comes to your mind when you hear the word “helper”? How does this differ from the Biblical picture of “helper”?
3. Consider the poetic response in 2:23. Where do we see the sameness of man and woman? Where do we see differences in man and woman in this passage? Why is this important?
4. This passage hits a number of “hot button” issues (sex, gender, marriage, etc.) How does understanding this passage help God’s people converse with those who disagree with God’s Word?
5. As you consider the divine design in the creation of man and woman, how does this stir you to love and appreciate God more?