Marriage In Christ: The Gospel Centered Marriage

September 2, 2018 Speaker: Eric Baker Series: In Christ Alone: The Life and Church Christ Builds

Passage: Ephesians 5:23–33, Genesis 2:15–24

1. Pray and re-read Ephesians 5:23-33 and Genesis 2:15-24 (If possible listen to the sermon again).
Ask yourself these questions as you read:
What is the context of the passage?  What are some of the repeated phrases? What are some of the key phrases? 

What does this passage teach or reveal about God? 

What does this passage teach or reveal about human beings and the world in which we live? What does this passage teach or reveal about Jesus & the gospel? 

What does this passage teach or reveal about the hope Christ gives now – and the restoration promised in the future? 

2. In looking over your notes from this weeks sermon what was the most important truth from God's Word? Was there anything that particularly caught your attention, challenged or confused you? Any questions?

3.  In your own words define and describe a gospel-centered marriage?  What does Tim Keller mean when he says, "Biblical marriage is gospel reenactment." 

4.  Define and describe a consumer-centered marriage? Give examples from your own marriage where you have been a consumer.  

5.  How are consumerism, selfishness, and immaturity cancerous to marriage?  

6.  Why is pursuing Jesus more important than pursuing your husband/wife?  How is this encouraged or discouraged in your home?  

7.  How is Jesus bringing you to the end of yourself through marriage? Why is this a gift?

8.  If you are married, we want to encourage you to have a conversation with your husband/wife before attending on Wednesday.  Do we have a gospel-centered marriage or a consumer-centered marriage?  Confess, repent, and celebrate together followed by prayer.  Also, come with a specific prayer request to share with the MC in regards to your marriage.  Each MC should take extra time to pray out loud for each married/single person this week. 

 

 

 

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