Are you buying the lie that men and women are exactly the same? Discover what God's original design reveals about biblical manhood and womanhood before sin distorted everything.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Introduction - Women in Ministry Series Part 2

00:52 Going Back to Genesis - Male and Female Identity

02:03 Genesis 1 vs Genesis 2 - Overview vs Details

03:22 The Hebrew Word "Helper" - Not What You Think

06:06 Ezer Kenegdo - Opposite and Corresponding

08:55 Marriage as God's Built-in Growth Mechanism

11:09 Why Strong Women Need Male Covering

12:51 Genesis 3 - How Sin Distorted Everything

15:23 The Battle of the Sexes Begins

18:05 Men vs Women - Different by Design

21:24 Why Men Need Respect, Women Need Love

24:00 Women's Spiritual Discernment Gift

In part 2 of their Women in Ministry series, Pastor Stephen and Pastor Nate dive deep into God's original design for male and female relationships. From the Hebrew meaning of "helper" to how sin corrupted complementarity into competition, discover why understanding biblical gender roles matters more than ever in today's culture.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

✅ The word "helper" (ezer) is the same word used to describe God - it means powerful ally, not assistant

✅ Genesis 3:16 describes the curse of sin, not God's original design for relationships

✅ Men are designed for protection, leadership, and covenantal responsibility

✅ Women are designed for wisdom, nurturing, and spiritual discernment

📖 SCRIPTURE REFERENCES:

Genesis 1:27 - Male and female created in God's image

Genesis 2:18 - "It is not good for man to be alone"

Genesis 3:16 - The curse and its effects on relationships

1 Corinthians 11:8-9 - Creative order and headship

Ephesians 5 - Christ and the church mystery

Proverbs 31 - The industrious woman