Last weekSubject of givingLooked to Jesus for example of givingGave Himself - I Timothy 2:5-6Left His place in Heaven - John 3:13Served His creation - Matthew 20:25-28Sacrificed His life – John 10:14-18We look to the same example when studying husbands and wives.The Likeness of Marriage to the Relationship Between Christ and His Church – Ephesians 5:25-33Importance of marriage relationshipIt is ordained by GodIt requires a great and always growing knowledge of each otherIt produces a familyIt lasts for lifeIt is much like the most important spiritual relationship there isEstablished in loveJohn 3:16Ephesians 5:1-2Maintained in purposeRevelation 21:2Ephesians 5:27Colossians 1:21-22Sustained in serviceRomans 8:38-39Hebrews 13:8Sealed in sacrifice – Ephesians 5:25Established in LoveCommandment – to love your wifeWhat kind of love? Agapeo – social, spiritual love; seeks the best for the object of the loveJohn 3:16Romans 5:8I John 4:8Same as in Luke 10:25-37 – Compassionate, complete, unqualified loveMaintained in PurposeWhat is the purpose? - Ephesians 5:27Husband as leader (head)Wife is to be in subjection to her husband – Colossians 3:18What is a subject?What is a sovereign?Is the Christ-Church relationship similar?Privilege or responsibility?Quotes from Kings (I Kings 14:15-16; 22:51-53; II Kings 3:1-3; 10:31)God held them to account for their leadershipGood/Poor leadership vs Effective/Ineffective leadershipRespect is important to the process – Ephesians 5:33Wife is to respect her husbandShe will be encouraged by her husband’s respectMutual respect is more attainable and sustainableGentleness – I Peter 3:7Example of leading gently – Psalm 23Be the leader. Lead. Be an example. Lead with kindness, compassion, respect, and love. Submission and respect will almost surely follow.
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