Covenant and Covering

The Spirit That Separates: Exposing the Enemies of Covenant

Wednesday Night Bible Study – Session 2

Series Title: Covenant and Covering Session 2 Title: The Spirit That Separates: Exposing the Enemies of Covenant Primary Text: Genesis 3:1-13

Genesis 3:1–13 – Summary

This passage marks the tragic moment of humanity’s fall from covenant with God. The serpent—Satan—deceives Eve by twisting God’s words and planting doubt in her heart about God's intentions. Eve eats the forbidden fruit, then gives it to Adam, who also eats. Immediately, their eyes are opened to shame, guilt, and vulnerability—they realize they are naked and attempt to cover themselves with fig leaves.

When God comes walking in the garden, Adam and Eve hide from His presence. God calls out to Adam, “Where art thou?”—not because He doesn’t know, but because He’s exposing the separation sin has caused. When confronted, Adam blames Eve, and Eve blames the serpent. This moment reveals the breakdown of unity, trust, and covering in their relationship—not just with God, but with each other.

It is the origin of blame, brokenness, and barriers—a spiritual blueprint of how sin disrupts relationships and invites division.

"And the LORD God called unto Adam, and said unto him, Where art thou?" – Genesis 3:9

I. The First Attack Was Against Covenant

Satan didn’t attack Adam and Eve’s bodies, wealth, or garden—he attacked their relationship with God and with each other. He targeted their covenant covering.

Genesis 3:1-5 – The serpent sowed doubt, division, and deception.

His goal was to break trust, distort truth, and ultimately cause separation.

Every attack on marriage or godly relationships begins with a subtle voice that questions God’s order.

II. Spirits That Divide and Devour Relationships

There are demonic spirits and emotional strongholds specifically designed to fracture covenant.

A. The Spirit of Offense

Proverbs 18:19 – “A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city.”

Offense opens the door to bitterness, resentment, and emotional walls.

Often starts small: a misunderstanding, a sharp word, a disregarded feeling.

Offense makes you build fences. But covenant requires vulnerability and openness.

B. The Spirit of Division (Strife)

James 3:16 – “Where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work.”

This spirit thrives in jealousy, comparison, competition, and ego.

It causes couples to compete instead of complete each other.

C. The Spirit of Isolation

Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 – “Two are better than one... for if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow...”

Satan pushes isolation because he knows isolation weakens discernment.

Husbands or wives emotionally checking out is a sign of spiritual intrusion.

The enemy doesn’t just want arguments—he wants disconnection.

D. The Spirit of Lust and Seduction

Proverbs 6:32 – “But whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding...”

This spirit destroys covenant by introducing fantasy over faithfulness.

Today it works through pornography, flirtation, emotional adultery, and media.

III. What Breaks Covering in a Relationship?

When covenant is made, there is divine covering. But specific actions and heart conditions can break that covering and allow the enemy in.

A. Rebellion Against Order

Ephesians 5:22-25 – The divine order is not domination, but alignment.

When husbands fail to love or wives dishonor, the home becomes vulnerable.

The enemy doesn’t need a wrecking ball—just a crack in the covering.

B. Hidden Sin or Unforgiveness

Isaiah 59:2 – “But your iniquities have separated between you and your God...”

Secret sin is like rot under the floorboards. It compromises the foundation of trust.

Unforgiveness holds the door open for tormenting spirits (Matthew 18:34-35).

IV. Restoring the Covenant and the Covering

God is in the business of restoration. What sin, demons, or trauma broke, the blood of Jesus can rebuild.

A. Repentance Brings Restoration

Acts 3:19 – “Repent... that times of refreshing shall come.”

Repentance is not just apology—it’s a return to divine order.

B. Forgiveness Rebuilds Trust

Colossians 3:13 – “Forgiving one another... even as Christ forgave you.”

Forgiveness is not a feeling, but a choice to close the door to the enemy.

C. Realigning with God’s Blueprint

Get back to prayer together.

Reinstate mutual submission and servant leadership.

Invite the Holy Spirit into your communication.

V. Characteristics of a Covenant-Covered Marriage

A relationship under God’s covenant will show these fruits:

Unity in decision making (Psalm 133:1–3)

Peace even in disagreement (Philippians 4:7)

Respect that honors roles (1 Peter 3:7)

Love that serves (1 Corinthians 13:4–7)

Spiritual discernment to guard against the enemy (Ephesians 6:11)

A Prayer for couples:

“Lord, expose the spirits that seek to divide us. Remove offense, break pride, and restore covenant in our homes. Cover our relationships with Your presence. Seal us with love, truth, and unity. In Jesus' name, Amen.”

Closing Quote

“The devil doesn’t fear a large church—he fears a united one. And the most powerful church begins with a husband and wife in covenant before God.”— Derek Prince