2.13.22 Relationships That Work: Marriages Made In Heaven!

Relationships That Work: “Marriages Made in Heaven!”

Ephesians 5:15-33

Feb 13, 2022

Marriage Statement in HCC By Laws

I. Submission is not a dirty word. (vs 15-21)

“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. “Philippians 2:3

1. There is a physical union.

2. There is a mental union.

3. There is a spiritual union.

II. Walk in spirit of submission and love. (vs 22-24)

1. To submit is God’s will.

2. To submit is God’s order for the family.

I Corinthians 11:11-12

“Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.” Col 3:18

III. Husband is to love his wife. (vs 25-33)

1. With the very love of God.

a. It is set apart and cleansed.

b. It is has no spot or wrinkle.

c. It is holy and without blemish.

“Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her..”

Eph 5:25

2. With the same love for yourself. (vs 28)

3. With the love that propels you to leave home. (vs 31)

Faith Sheet Questions:

1. What are some practical ways you could submit to other Christians?

2. Why is it important to think about the role of the Spirit when discussing marriage?

3. What does it mean to “be filled with the Spirit”? What are the effects of this?

4. Why do some react negatively to Paul’s instruction to wives? How would you answer their objections to the concept of “submitting”?

5. How does the illustration of marriage as a picture of Christ and the church give purpose and hope for marriage?

6. How might a husband display “sacrificial love” practically?

7. How might a husband display “sanctifying love” practically?

8. Stop and pray for your own marriage or for the marriages of others.