The Family
Text - Genesis 1:1-2, 2:23-24

© 1998 S. Mark Robinson
20 Feb 98

I	Creation of the Family
	A	Earth created
	B	Eve - Adam’s help mate (2:18)

II	Duties of the Husband (vv21-24)
	A	He who finds a wife finds a good thing (Prov 18:22)
	B	Ephesians 5:25-33
		protector
		provider
		priest
		lover
		friend
	C	Rejoice in your wife
		(Prov 5:18)
		(Eccl. 9:9)
	D	Praises his wife (Prov 31:28-29)

III	Duties of the Wife
	A	Ephesians 5:22-24
	B	Helper (Gen 2:18), lover (S.S.)
	C	Cares for the house (Prov 31)
	D	Friend, Lifts up her husband (Prov 31:23)

IV	Duties of the Children
	A	Honour your parents (Eph 5:1-3)
	B	1st Commandment with promise (Ex 20:12)

V	Summary
	A	Parallel with Godhead
	B	Marriage takes teamwork - It can only work if each does his/her part.
	C	Not a one-sided deal – not a dictatorship
	D	What does the Lord require?