But for Adam no suitable helper was found. So the Lord God caused the man to fall into a deep sleep; and while he was sleeping, he took one of the man’s ribs and then closed up the place with flesh. Then the Lord God made a woman from the rib he had taken out of the man, and he brought her to the man. The man said, “This is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called ‘woman,’ for she was taken out of man.” That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh. Genesis 2:20-24
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- And God said, “This is the sign of the covenant I am making between me and you and every living creature with you, a covenant for all generations to come: I have set my rainbow in the clouds, and it will be the sign of the covenant between me and the earth. Genesis 9:12-13
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(God) took him outside and said, “Look up at the sky and count the stars—if indeed you can count them.” Then he said to him, “So shall your offspring be.” Abram believed the Lord, and he credited it to him as righteousness. He also said to him, “I am the Lord, who brought you out of Ur of the Chaldeans to give you this land to take possession of it.” But Abram said, “Sovereign Lord, how can I know that I will gain possession of it?” So the Lord said to him, “Bring me a heifer, a goat and a ram, each three years old, along with a dove and a young pigeon.” Abram brought all these to him, cut them in two and arranged the halves opposite each other; the birds, however, he did not cut in half. Then birds of prey came down on the carcasses, but Abram drove them away. As the sun was setting, Abram fell into a deep sleep, and a thick and dreadful darkness came over him. When the sun had set and darkness had fallen, a smoking firepot with a blazing torch appeared and passed between the pieces. On that day the Lord made a covenant with Abram… Genesis 15:5-18
Covenant (krt) means “to cut.”
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Jonathan made a covenant with David because he loved him as himself. Jonathan took off the robe he was wearing and gave it to David, along with his tunic, and even his sword, his bow and his belt. 1 Samuel 18:3-4
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“But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:8
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“Do not come any closer,” God said. “Take off your sandals, for the place where you are standing is holy ground.” Exodus 3:5
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This Week’s Power Verse:
Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance. 1 Corinthians 13:7
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“Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.” Ecclesiastes 4:12
“So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.” Matthew 19:6
The days are coming,” declares the Lord, “when I will make a new covenant with the people of Israel and with the people of Judah. 32 It will not be like the covenant I made with their ancestors when I took them by the hand to lead them out of Egypt, because they broke my covenant, though I was a husband to them,” declares the Lord. 33 “This is the covenant I will make with the people of Israel after that time,” declares the Lord. “I will put my law in their minds and write it on their hearts. I will be their God, and they will be my people.” Jeremiah 31:31-33
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- 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
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- Summer Camps
Summer Camp is an amazing overnight adventure packed with exciting activities for your student. With camps for students 1st-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 has been the worst contract you’ve gotten yourself into? How did it work out in the end?
Key Takeaways:
- Marriage was designed by God as a covenant, not a contract.
- A covenant is an unconditional, lifelong commitment, unlike a breakable contract.
- The wedding ceremony symbolizes the covenant nature of marriage.
- A strong marriage requires three strands: husband, wife, and Jesus at the center.
Discussion Questions:
1. How does seeing your marriage as a covenant instead of as a contract change your perspective on commitment?
2. What are some practical ways we can fight for our marriages instead of in our marriages?
3. God is a “Covenant God.” How does this impact your understanding of God’s relationship with us?
4. Discuss the symbolism in a traditional wedding ceremony. Which parts stood out to you and why?
5. What part does community play in supporting and keeping covenant relationships, both in marriage and in our relationship with God?
6. How can couples practically live out a covenant mindset in their daily lives?
7. What challenges can prevent people from fully embracing a covenant view of marriage in today’s culture?
8. Our Power Verse is 1 Corinthians 13:7 (Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.). How can we show unconditional love to others?
Practical Applications:
For married couples: What is one way you can strengthen your marriage covenant this week? (such as: praying together, reaffirming your vows, acts of selfless love)
For singles: How can you apply covenant principles to your current and future relationships (friendships, family, dating)?
As a group, brainstorm ways to support and encourage married couples in your church or community to embrace a covenant mindset.
Think about your relationship with God. How can you deepen your covenant commitment to Him?
Closing Prayer: Thank God for His covenant love and ask for His guidance in strengthening marriages and relationships according to His design.