I. The Assumed Context for the Directive
II. The Essence of the Directive
III. The Pattern of the Directive
i.Christ’s Love for the Church, vv.25-27
ii. Man’s Natural Love for Himself & His Own Body, vv.28-33a.
IV. The Reasons for this Redemptive Directive, vv.31-32
i. The Original Design of Marriage, v.31
ii. The Ultimate Goal of Marriage, v.32
V. The Summary Statement, v.33