This Bible study presents marriage as a divine covenant established by God, not a human invention or mere social contract. From the beginning, marriage was designed to reflect God’s purpose, order, and redemptive plan. Rooted in Genesis 1–2, marriage reveals equality in essence between man and woman—both created fully in God’s image—while affirming distinction in function. God declared that it was “not good” for man to be alone, establishing marriage as a partnership of companionship, strength, and shared purpose. The covenant formula of marriage is clear: a man must leave his parents, cleave to his wife in steadfast commitment, and become one flesh—forming a new, unified life together.\nThe New Testament deepens this foundation by revealing marriage as a living picture of Christ and the Church (Ephesians 5). The wife’s calling is one of respectful, voluntary submission that mirrors the Church’s devotion to Christ, while the husband’s calling is to love sacrificially, as Christ loved the Church and gave Himself for it. Biblical headship is defined not by dominance, but by service, self-giving, and responsibility shaped by the cross. Together, husband and wife proclaim the gospel through daily acts of love, respect, forgiveness, and faithfulness.\nThe atmosphere of a godly marriage is sustained by agape love—patient, kind, humble, forgiving, and enduring (1 Corinthians 13). Scripture emphasizes mutual honor, shared prayer, and spiritual unity, warning that marital discord can hinder communion with God (1 Peter 3:7). Marriage also sanctifies physical intimacy, which is to be honored and protected within the covenant (Hebrews 13:4).\nIn a fallen world, covenant-keeping requires intentional communication, continual forgiveness, and guarded unity. God Himself stands as witness to the marriage covenant and takes covenant faithfulness seriously (Malachi 2:14-16). Ultimately, a marriage built on obedience to God’s Word, empowered by grace, and centered on Christ will stand firm. When the Lord builds the house, the union becomes a testimony of His faithful love to a watching world.