Spouses — 5 Nights

God Creates Humanity in His Image

CONNECT — Night 1

Read:

Scripture (BSB): Genesis 1:26

26 Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, after Our likeness, to rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, and over all the earth itself and every creature that crawls upon it.”

Talk:

• What does this verse tell us about God’s intention in creating people?
• How does this shape how we see our marriage under God?

Pray:
Thank God for creating both of you with purpose.

ENCOUNTER — Night 2

Read:

Scripture (BSB): Genesis 1:27

27 So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.

Talk:

• What does it mean that both of you are made in God’s image?
• How should this shape the way you treat each other?

Pray:
Praise God for giving dignity and worth to both husband and wife.

ANCHOR — Night 3

Read:

Scripture (BSB): Genesis 1:28

28 God blessed them and said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth and subdue it; rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air and every creature that crawls upon the earth.”

Talk:

• What responsibility does God give to people in this verse?
• How can you steward what God has given you together?

Pray:
Ask God to help you live responsibly as a couple.

RESPOND — Night 4

Read:

Scripture (BSB): Psalm 8:4-6

4 what is man that You are mindful of him, or the son of man that You care for him?

5 You made him a little lower than the angels; You crowned him with glory and honor.

6 You made him ruler of the works of Your hands; You have placed everything under his feet:

Talk:

• How does this passage describe humanity’s place under God?
• How should this shape humility and respect in your marriage?

Pray:
Ask God to help your marriage reflect His character.

SEND — Night 5

Read:

Scripture (BSB): Genesis 1:31

31 And God looked upon all that He had made, and indeed, it was very good. And there was evening, and there was morning—the sixth day.

Talk:

• How does God’s delight in His creation encourage you as a couple?
• What is one way you can live as image-bearers together this week?

Pray:
Ask God to use your marriage for His glory.