Ephesians: Healthy Habits for a Great Marriage

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Ephesians Sermon SeriesAudio  |  Video  |  Sunday Summary


SPEAKER

Steve Hill

SCRIPTURE

Ephesians 5:22-23

BIG IDEA

God created marriage for intimacy and happiness.

OUTLINE

1. God’s Original Design

2. What does submission mean & look like?

  • Internal Voluntary Yielding
  • Yield to Jesus First
  • Respect

3. What does it mean to love and give up your life?

  • Meet Needs
  • Collaborate & Communicate
  • Cherish

4. Fill the offense with TRUST.

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

  1. As a group, debrief about the three circles Pastor Steve drew about marriage, brokenness and the gospel.
  2. Read Ephesians 5:22-33. Why would Paul address the issue of Submission? What does it look like to submit to Jesus?
  3. Christ loved us by giving His life as a sacrifice. How might this thinking change the way you respond to your spouse?
  4. In your opinion, what are the key aspects to good communication?
  5. When a marriage is hurting, what fixes do people attempt? 6. Ephesians 5:33 is the summary statement about marriage.