611 – The Sixth Commandment

October 18, 2026

This is the account of the first marriage.

In the reading, what was not “good”?

What did God decide to do?

What does the word “helper” mean?

How does the man respond?

What does v. 24 teach us about marriage?

What is important about the idea that we are created male and female?

Turn to p.14 to read the 6^th Commandment and its explanation.

Do you notice anything different about this explanation compared to the others?

Turn to page 93, and define “marriage.”

Turn to page 94, and define “adultery.”

Why is sexual sin such a big deal?

For our bodies –

For our hearts –

For our souls –

Some complicated issues living in a sinful world:

Pornography

Gender Identity

Divorce

Homosexuality

Read Luther’s Small Catechism – p. 105-109.

Ask your parents the following questions:

How did your parents/grandparents meet?

How did they know they wanted to get married?

What was their wedding day like? Ask to see pictures.

When they think about you getting married when you are grown up, what do they hope your future husband/wife will be like?