BIG POINT: Marriage is a
The BIG POINT has three implications:
1. Marriage is not the
2. Marriage is not the
3. Marriage is not the to our or the
QUESTIONS FOR FURTHER STUDY
• Describe what you think are key ingredients to a healthy marriage.
Read Ephesians 5:31-32 and discuss:
• Find the verse Paul is quoting in verse 31. What is the original context? When did God say this? Why is this important?
• How does marriage describe the relationship between Christ and his Church (those who are saved and following him)?
• Read Matthew 22:30, Matthew 12:48-49, Luke 11:27, Mark 10:29-30. What are some key takeaways from these verses? How should this reorder our thinking concerning family and relationships?
• What is the true measure of a successful life? As you read through 1 Corinthians 7, what do we learn about singleness and marriage?
• How can God use both marriage and singleness for His glory?
• What impacted you most from this message?
PERSONAL REFLECTION
Read and reflect on Ephesians 5:31-21 this week.
Reflection: What does it mean to be the bride of Christ? How does that say about me? What are the implications?