The Purpose of Marriage | Ephesians 5:22-33
David Capistrant
Title: The Purpose of Marriage
Text: Ephesians 5:22-33
Outline:
I. Spirit-filled Wives 22-24
II. Spirit-filled Husbands 25-31
III. The Mystery of Marriage 32-33
Application questions:
1. What is the purpose of marriage? How would you define it?
2. Why is it important to consider the role of the Spirit when discussing marriage?
3. Why do some react negatively to Paul’s instruction to wives? How would you answer their objections to the concept of “submitting”?
4. How does the illustration of marriage serve as a picture of Christ and the church? What purpose and hope does this give for marriage?
5. How is a husband called to love his wife?
6. Pray for your own marriage or for the marriages of those you love.