Genesis 2 surprises us: even with meaningful work and God’s presence in the garden, the Lord says, “It is not good for the man to be alone.” In this message, Chris explores what that means for our design as image-bearers—made for mutuality, not isolation. We unpack the Hebrew phrase ezer kenegdo (“a strong help who corresponds”), why “helper” never implies inferiority, and how “from the side” paints a picture of equality, dignity, and shared vocation. Yes, marriage is in view—but Scripture also widens the lens to friendship, spiritual family, and the church as covenantal belonging.
Along the way we tackle common distortions (domination and radical individualism), celebrate the given-ness of our embodied sex as male and female, and consider how the gospel forms a new people who live with and for one another.
The refrain we carry home: Made together, not alone—side by side, God’s love is shown.
Text: Genesis 2:18 –25.