
Episode #204
The Lord Is a Witness (Part 3): More Than "I Do"
Is marriage just a legal contract, or is it something far more sacred? The Book of Malachi gives one of the clearest and most direct answers in all of Scripture, and its message is just as relevant today as it was thousands of years ago. God designed marriage from the very beginning as a covenant between one man and one woman for life. It is not simply a courthouse document. It is a sacred promise made before God, with God Himself as witness. Malachi 2:14 makes this unmistakably clear, reminding us that God has been a witness between a husband and the wife of his youth. In this message from Malachi chapter two, we explore what God actually says about marriage, faithfulness, divorce, and how to protect your relationship. Topics covered include: • What the Bible says about God's design for marriage • Why marriage is a covenant and not just a contract • What faithfulness in marriage really looks like • Why God hates divorce and what that means for us today • Common cultural excuses for divorce and why they fall short of Scripture • Practical steps to guard and strengthen your marriage • The connection between a healthy home and a healthy relationship with God Whether you are married, engaged, single, or somewhere in between, this message speaks directly to how God views the covenant of marriage and what He expects from those who enter into it. God does not hate divorced people. He loves people deeply. But He does hate divorce, and understanding the difference matters. His standard has not changed, and neither has His grace for those who are willing to take the covenant seriously. If you have been asking questions like: What does the Bible say about marriage? Does God really hate divorce? How do I protect my marriage? or What is a biblical marriage? this message is for you.

