God’s primary purpose of marriage is to image forth Christ’s marriage to the church (the bride of Christ) (Eph. 5:32). That’s why everything we see as it pertains to marriage falls within this paradigm. God hates divorce – Malachi 2:16 – why? Because Jesus would never divorce His church and the church would never divorce Jesus. Couples are “one flesh” in marriage, why? Because we are one in union with Christ. Men lead their wives, how? Ephesians 5:25, “Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself up for her.” Wives follow their husbands, why? Ephesians 5:24, “But as the church is subject to Christ, so also the wives ought to be to their husbands in everything.” Why no adultery? Would we cheat on Christ by running after other gods? Why no fornication? Do we share intimacy with Christ before we come to Him in spiritual marriage? Why no polygamy or homosexuality? Because marriage reflects the union between Christ and the church – one man, one woman. In a nutshell, our marriages are to show the world the Gospel. When people observe our loving and committed relationships, they are to see Jesus and the church.

Randy Smith

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Meats		Main dish, Poultry	4	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1		Chicken, 3-3-1/2 lb
1	tb	Chilli powder
10		Garlic cloves (chopped fine)
1/2	c	Tequilla (white/gold)
		Cilantro (garnish)
1	tb	Ground cumin
3		Limes (juice of)
3	tb	Olive oil
1/2	c	Water

INSTRUCTIONS

Remove skin from chicken, cut chicken into parts. Combine cumin, chilli
powder, lime juice, garlic and 1 T oil in a bowl. Marinate the chicken for
20 minutes. Heat remaining oil in a heavy skillet, brown chicken on all
sides. Add marinade; tequilla and water.
Cover skillet and poach gently until chicken is cooked through, about 25
minutes. Transfer chicken peices onto a platter. Reduce sauce over high
heat until of a good coating consistency and pour over chicken. Garnish
with cilantro leaves. Serve with rice.

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