Saddleback Church Weekend Messages Divine Design: Discovering God’s Design for Family
Oct 5, 2025
Discover the divine design for family as the message highlights God's intended roles for men and women. Explore the beauty of marriage, defined as a sacred covenant, and understand how living by biblical truths promotes order and unity in homes. With practical advice tailored to various life stages, listeners learn to replace societal lies with God's wisdom. Personal testimonies of transformation showcase the power of restoration and hope, encouraging everyone to embrace God's plan for their families.
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Golf Cart Gone Wrong
- Andy Wood tells a story about joyriding a golf cart at his grandparents' condo that broke its windshield after catching air on a hill.
- He uses the story to illustrate that tools and relationships have intended designs and consequences when misused.
Humans As Image-Bearers With Purpose
- Andy Wood explains Genesis 1–2 shows humans are image-bearers of God and created male and female with purpose.
- He emphasizes humanity's unique role to rule creation together and be fruitful as part of God's design.
Marriage As Covenanted Unity
- Andy Wood double-clicks Genesis 2 to show God saw it was not good for man to be alone and made a helper.
- He highlights the covenant of marriage where a man leaves parents and unites with his wife to become one flesh.
