As the Scriptures say, “A man leaves his father and mother and is joined to his wife, and the two are united into one.” This is a great mystery, but it is an illustration of the way Christ and the church are one. So again I say, each man must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband. Ephesians 5:31-33
How did Jesus love the Church?
What do we Reflect?
Then God said, ‘Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let them rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, over all the earth, and over all the creatures that move along the ground.’ So God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. Genesis 1:26-27
“Now you are my friends, since I have told you everything the Father told me.” John 15:15
God blessed them and said to them, “Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it.” Genesis 1:28
Understand, therefore, that the Lord your God is indeed God. He is the faithful God who keeps His covenant for a thousand generations and lavishes His unfailing love on those who love Him and obey His commands. Deuteronomy 7:9
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Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you. Ephesians 4:32
Math of Marriage: 2 people + 4 life = 1-derful
“At last!” the man exclaimed. “This one is bone from my bone, and flesh from my flesh! She will be called ‘woman,’ because she was taken from ‘man.’ ” This explains why a man leaves his father and mother and is joined to his wife, and the two are united into one. Genesis 2:23–24
Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like someone who looks at his face in a mirror and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. James 1:23-24
But whenever someone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away. So all of us who have had that veil removed can see and reflect the glory of the Lord. And the Lord—who is the Spirit—makes us more and more like Him as we are changed into His glorious image. 2 Corinthians 3:16, 18
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Ministry Highlights
- Daddy Daughter Dance
Hey dads! Get ready for a fun-filled night with your little princess at our Daddy-Daughter Dance on Friday, February 28th at 6:30PM at our Buda Campus. You don’t want to miss this awesome opportunity to make unforgettable memories with your daughters. There will be snacks, games, music, and much more. Tickets are available for just $5 per person! Let’s have a blast together! GET TICKETS
- Kickstart Class
Kickstart is for anyone who wants to learn Bible basics, ask questions about their faith and go deeper into the Bible. This six week class begins Sunday, March 2nd at 9am at our Buda Campus. Your kids are welcome to attend Konnection Kidz during Kickstart & we’ll even have a light breakfast for you. RSVP HERE!
- Summer Camps
Summer Camp is an amazing overnight adventure packed with exciting activities for your student. With camps for students 2nd-5th & 6th-12th grade, they’ll enjoy fun with friends, powerful worship & most importantly God’s truth. Students are challenged in their relationships with Christ & with each other as they encounter God’s love & the joy of a life devoted to Him. Find out more HERE!
Connection Group Discussion:
Icebreaker Question:
What’s the best piece of marriage advice you’ve ever heard (even if you’re not married)?
Key Takeaways:
1. Marriage is meant to be a living symbol of Christ’s relationship with the Church.
2. A strong marriage reflects God’s character through friendship, fruitfulness, faithfulness, and forgiveness.
Discussion Questions:
Marriage should reflect Christ’s relationship with the Church. How does this perspective change your view of marriage?
Discuss the four dimensions of reflecting God in marriage: friendship, fruitfulness, faithfulness, and forgiveness. Which of these do you find most challenging in your own relationships?
Pastor Cole emphasized the importance of being friends in marriage. How can couples cultivate and maintain friendship in their relationship?
What does it mean to be “fruitful” in marriage beyond having children? In what ways can couples be spiritually fruitful together?
How does the concept of marriage as a ‘mirror’ reflecting God’s character challenge your view of relationships? In what ways can your marriage (or future marriage) better reflect God’s love and faithfulness?
Forgiveness is described as “giving up my right to get even.” Why is this concept so important in marriage? Share an experience where forgiveness made a difference in a relationship.
Pastor Cole warns against building ‘fences’ in marriage through unforgiveness. Can you identify any ‘fences’ in your own relationships that need to be torn down?
We learned the “Math of Marriage”: 2 people + 4 life = 1-derful. What does this equation mean to you, and how can couples work towards this unity?
Practical Applications:
Play, Lay, Pray Challenge: Commit to intentionally incorporating these three elements into your marriage or relationships this week.
Forgiveness Exercise: Write down a hurt you need to let go of, pray about it, and choose to forgive.
Mirror Check: Each day this week, ask yourself, “How am I reflecting God to people around me today?”
Date Night Activity: Plan a fun activity or hobby to do together, focusing on building friendship in your relationship.
Legacy Planning: If you’re married, discuss with your spouse how you can be “fruitful” together. If you’re single, consider how you can contribute to leaving a godly legacy starting this week.
Closing Prayer:
Lord, help us to reflect Your love, forgiveness, and faithfulness in our marriages and relationships. Guide us to become more like Jesus, individually and as couples, so that our lives and marriages can be a powerful testimony of Your love for the Church. Amen.