THE HOME – GOD’S SCHOOL FOR RELATIONSHIPS PART II

God’s Design for the Home Genesis 1:26-27 God created man in His image “In Our image” v.26 = in His image v.27 In God’s image = plurality in one Perfect unity in thought and action God is a relational being; God is love 1 John 4:8 Not good that man should be alone 2:18 Made for oneness of spirit v.23,24 Expressed in oneness of flesh v.24 Oneness to produce godly children Malachi 2:15

Achieving Oneness of Spirit

Obstacles to Oneness of Spirit A strong defense Shame, guilt, fear, deflection Gen. 3:7-10 A strong offense Gen. 3:11,17 Attacking others, blaming others 2 Sam. 6:12-23 David was excited to bring the ark to Jerusalem Immodest combination of dance and clothing v.14 Worshiped with gladness v Was generous v.19 Came to bless his house v.20 in a great mood

Obstacles to Oneness of Spirit Attacking others, blaming others 2 Sam. 6:12-23 Despite v.16 -> criticism Bad timing, sarcasm v.20 not Prov. 31:26 Unfavorable comparison to other men v.20 God chose me over your dad and your family v.21 You ain’t seen nothing yet! v.22 I’ll do what I want; I don’t care how you feel v.22 If you don’t like it, I know someone who will v.22 Permanently ruptured relationship v.23