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Embracing God's Design for Roles in the Family & Church
In this message, we explore what the Bible teaches about the roles of men and women in the family and the church. While men and women are equal in value as image bearers of God, Scripture shows that God designed distinct roles for each. Husbands are called to provide and lead spiritually, while wives are called to support and manage the home. In the church, the role of elder is reserved for men, yet women hold many significant and meaningful leadership roles, from teaching other women to evangelism and ministry service.
This message reminds us that true freedom is found not in resisting God’s design but in aligning with it. God’s plan is not about limitation—it’s about flourishing in the unique roles He created for us.
📖 Key Topics Covered
✔️ Men and women are equal in worth but distinct in role and function
✔️ God’s design for marriage: husbands as providers and spiritual heads, wives as helpers and home managers
✔️ Biblical evidence for male eldership in Titus and Timothy
✔️ Significant leadership and ministry roles for women in the church
✔️ Why resisting God’s design leads to frustration, but alignment brings freedom
💬 Discussion Questions
1. How does our culture’s view of gender roles differ from what the Bible teaches?
2. How does seeing the word “helper” used for both God and women reshape your view of the wife’s role?
3. What challenges do Christians face when cultural shifts influence views of church leadership?
4. How can we affirm both the equal value and distinct roles of men and women?
5. How would you respond to someone who sees biblical gender roles as oppressive?
📝 Life Application
➡️ This week, reflect on how you’ve been viewing your gender role in light of Scripture versus cultural influences. If you’re married, talk with your spouse about how you can better support each other in God’s design. If you’re single, consider how you can live out God’s design in your current relationships and ministry. Pray specifically for wisdom and grace to align with His plan, trusting that His design brings freedom rather than limitation.
🔗 Learn more about Together Church at togetherokc.church
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By Together ChurchIn this message, we explore what the Bible teaches about the roles of men and women in the family and the church. While men and women are equal in value as image bearers of God, Scripture shows that God designed distinct roles for each. Husbands are called to provide and lead spiritually, while wives are called to support and manage the home. In the church, the role of elder is reserved for men, yet women hold many significant and meaningful leadership roles, from teaching other women to evangelism and ministry service.
This message reminds us that true freedom is found not in resisting God’s design but in aligning with it. God’s plan is not about limitation—it’s about flourishing in the unique roles He created for us.
📖 Key Topics Covered
✔️ Men and women are equal in worth but distinct in role and function
✔️ God’s design for marriage: husbands as providers and spiritual heads, wives as helpers and home managers
✔️ Biblical evidence for male eldership in Titus and Timothy
✔️ Significant leadership and ministry roles for women in the church
✔️ Why resisting God’s design leads to frustration, but alignment brings freedom
💬 Discussion Questions
1. How does our culture’s view of gender roles differ from what the Bible teaches?
2. How does seeing the word “helper” used for both God and women reshape your view of the wife’s role?
3. What challenges do Christians face when cultural shifts influence views of church leadership?
4. How can we affirm both the equal value and distinct roles of men and women?
5. How would you respond to someone who sees biblical gender roles as oppressive?
📝 Life Application
➡️ This week, reflect on how you’ve been viewing your gender role in light of Scripture versus cultural influences. If you’re married, talk with your spouse about how you can better support each other in God’s design. If you’re single, consider how you can live out God’s design in your current relationships and ministry. Pray specifically for wisdom and grace to align with His plan, trusting that His design brings freedom rather than limitation.
🔗 Learn more about Together Church at togetherokc.church