The Bible Message without Patriarchy

Genesis 20:1-13: Abraham and Sarah, a Marriage of Mutual Submission


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In this podcast episode, we read Genesis 20:1-13 from the Common English Bible.  In this passage, Abraham expects Sarah to mislead others on his behalf.  This story raises an important question: "Does the Bible teach wives to 'obey' their husbands?"  To answer this question, we examine what the New Testament teaches about marriage relationships.  We examine verses in Ephesians chapter 5 and 1st Peter chapter 3, specifically focusing on the language of "headship" and "submission," and the meaning of these terms to a first century, Greek-speaking audience.

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The Bible Message without PatriarchyBy Awake Deborah

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