Wk 7 // February 21 & 22
WK 7 // REVERSE THE CURSE
February 21 & 22, 2026
Small Group Discussion Guide
**SMALL GROUP LEADERS**
Marriage can be a difficult topic for the single, divorced, and widowed people in your group. With as much tact and sensitivity as possible, gently encourage these individuals to engage in this discussion from the perspectives of how they hope it will be in their future, or how they will encourage other married people who seek their counsel.
SERMON RECAP
Spend a few minutes recapping this week's sermon together.
TAP HERE TO VIEW THE SERMON NOTES.
INTRODUCTION
Tonight we are looking at how God uses marriage to change generations. Scripture presents marriage not as a contract, but as a covenant that shapes legacy, identity, and spiritual direction.
UNDERSTANDING
HAVE A VOLUNTEER READ GENESIS 2:24.
HAVE A VOLUNTEER READ EPHESIANS 5:31–32.
HAVE A VOLUNTEER READ 2 CORINTHIANS 6:14-15.
HAVE A VOLUNTEER READ JAMES 5:16.
Healthy marriages do not happen accidentally. They are built where God is working, prayer is active, and both people are willing to grow. Christian marriage is a covenant before God, and when rooted in Christ, it becomes a generational blessing rather than a generational burden.
APPLICATION
PRAYER
Pray for marriages in your church and community to be rooted in Christ. Ask God to strengthen commitment, deepen love, and restore what feels broken. Pray for future generations to inherit healthy, Christ-centered marriages.
February 21 & 22, 2026
Small Group Discussion Guide
**SMALL GROUP LEADERS**
Marriage can be a difficult topic for the single, divorced, and widowed people in your group. With as much tact and sensitivity as possible, gently encourage these individuals to engage in this discussion from the perspectives of how they hope it will be in their future, or how they will encourage other married people who seek their counsel.
SERMON RECAP
Spend a few minutes recapping this week's sermon together.
TAP HERE TO VIEW THE SERMON NOTES.
- What was one takeaway from this week's sermon for you?
- Were there any stories, ideas, or points that stuck out?
- Was there anything that challenged you?
INTRODUCTION
- What is one example you have seen of a marriage that deeply impacted a family for generations?
- Do you think most healthy marriages happen naturally or intentionally?
- When you hear the word covenant, what comes to mind?
Tonight we are looking at how God uses marriage to change generations. Scripture presents marriage not as a contract, but as a covenant that shapes legacy, identity, and spiritual direction.
UNDERSTANDING
HAVE A VOLUNTEER READ GENESIS 2:24.
- What does it mean to leave and hold fast?
- What does becoming one flesh communicate about unity?
- How does this verse establish the foundation of Christian marriage?
HAVE A VOLUNTEER READ EPHESIANS 5:31–32.
- Why does Paul call marriage a profound mystery?
- How does marriage reflect Christ and the Church?
- What does sacrificial love look like in practical terms?
HAVE A VOLUNTEER READ 2 CORINTHIANS 6:14-15.
- What does being equally yoked mean?
- Why is spiritual alignment so important in marriage?
HAVE A VOLUNTEER READ JAMES 5:16.
- What role does prayer play in healing relationships?
- How might praying together regularly change a marriage?
Healthy marriages do not happen accidentally. They are built where God is working, prayer is active, and both people are willing to grow. Christian marriage is a covenant before God, and when rooted in Christ, it becomes a generational blessing rather than a generational burden.
APPLICATION
- On a scale of one to ten, how much intentional effort are you putting into your marriage right now?
- If you are married, what is one area where you need to grow spiritually for the sake of your spouse?
- If you are not married, what qualities should be non-negotiable in a future spouse?
- What practical step could you take this week to strengthen your marriage or the marriage of someone in your life?
- Is there a habit you used early in your relationship that you need to return to?
- What would it look like for your marriage to become a blessing to the next generation?
PRAYER
Pray for marriages in your church and community to be rooted in Christ. Ask God to strengthen commitment, deepen love, and restore what feels broken. Pray for future generations to inherit healthy, Christ-centered marriages.