Family Restoration Part 4: Marriage Continued...

In Family Restoration Part 4, Pastor Owen Mason teaches on the divine design and purpose of marriage, focusing on keeping God’s priorities at the center of the relationship. Drawing from Genesis 2:24, Mason highlights how marriage is rooted in the covenant of "one flesh" — a unity that mirrors the believer's union with Christ, as seen in 1 Corinthians 6:17.

Pastor Mason emphasizes that God must be the foundation of every marriage. With Christ as our high priest, who sympathizes with our weaknesses (Hebrews 4:15-16), couples can confidently seek His help in times of struggle.

He continues by comparing the marriage relationship to the Church’s response to Jesus: submission and respect, referencing Ephesians 5:22-24. Believers are called to reflect this relationship through mutual honor and obedience, empowered by setting their hearts on things above (Colossians 3:1-6).

The model for marriage, Pastor Mason teaches, is found in our identity in Christ. Revelation 19:7-9 presents the Church as the Bride of Christ, clothed in righteousness — a symbol of purity and preparation. Likewise, husbands are commanded in Colossians 3:19 to love their wives without harshness, reflecting Christ’s love.

Finally, the message concludes with the truth that marriage is a witness to all. Ephesians 5:31-32 reveals the mystery of marriage pointing to Christ and the Church. When lived biblically, marriage becomes a living testimony of God’s love, grace, and eternal covenant with His people.