7 Foundations of a Healthy Marriage Pt9
Roles & Responsibilities – B
Sunday, October 6, 2019
I.7 Foundations of a Healthy Marriage
Foundation verses: (Ps. 127:1-2; Matt. 7:24-27)
A.Roles & Responsibilities
1.(1 Pet. 3:7 AMP/TPT) proper understanding of marriage.
a.The great mystery of marriage!
~(1 Cor. 6:15-20 NLT) one spirit with the Lord
~(2 Cor. 11:1-3 NLT) we are married to Christ
2.(Eph. 5:21-33 NIV) Husbands and Wives
a.(v21-24) Husband head of the wife. (review)
~(1 Cor. 11:3 ESV) divine order
~(Tit. 2:4-5 AMP) wives 1st priority is the home and family
~Husband – savior of the body is accountable.
~savior – provider/protector/deliverer
~(1 Tim. 5:8) men provide for the family
b.(v25-27) Husbands love your wives like Christ loves the church and gave Himself for it.
~Wives #1 need is affectionate love and support.
~Women bond through affectionate love.
~Non-sexual affection.
c.(v28-29) Men love your wife like you love yourself!
d.(v30-32) Marriage is a great mystery.
[Pastor Lee Stokes]