DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

  1. Define contract, then define covenant. Compare the difference between a covenant and a contract in the general sense.

  2. God established covenants with mankind throughout scripture. What are some of God’s covenants, and how should they inform our view of covenant as it affects marriage relationships?

  3. Do you feel viewing a marriage as a contract has been detrimental to the institution of marriage in our culture? How so?

  4. What are the benefits to a couple viewing marriage as a covenant instead of a contract?

  5. Read Ephesians. What does this passage say about marriage? How does it relate to the covenant marriage mindset? How can you apply it to yourself today?

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