Small Group Discussion Guide
Series: Reclaim
Week 2: Marriage
Discussion Questions
What’s something you’ve tried to put together or fix without reading the instructions first? How did that turn out?
Why do you think so many of us assume we can figure things out on our own?
This week we talked about reclaiming marriage. In what ways have you noticed culture change our view of marriage?
Read Genesis 2:18–24.
Matt pointed out that marriage begins with God speaking before Adam and Eve ever do. What stands out to you about the idea that marriage was designed by God instead of invented by people? How does that challenge the way our culture usually talks about relationships?
In his message, Matt said, “Marriage is formative, not feeling.” Have you ever gone through a hard season in a relationship, friendship, or even family dynamic where the struggle actually shaped you in a good way over time? What did that process teach you?
Matt said, “Feelings are real, but feelings make terrible gods.” What is your initial response in hearing that statement/ Why do you think our culture puts so much pressure on happiness and feelings to carry the weight of an entire relationship?
Read Ephesians 5:21–33.
This passage can feel heavy or even uncomfortable depending on someone’s background or experiences. What stood out to you most in the bigger picture of mutual surrender, sacrifice, and pointing people toward Christ?
Our truth for this week was “When design is ignored, damage follows.” Have you ever seen a relationship slowly break down because people ignored healthy boundaries, communication, commitment, or God’s design? What warning signs have you seen show up before things fully fall apart?
We talked honestly about things like pride, selfishness, lust, emotional distance, and pornography distorting God’s design. which of those distortions do you think is most common or destructive in relationships today, and why?
Matt said we can’t redefine what God designed and still expect it to work, but we can surrender brokenness to Jesus and let Him rebuild what’s damaged. What’s one practical step you could take this week to move toward healthier, more Christ-centered relationships?
