Grow Group Questions – November 5, 2023
GROW GROUP QUESTIONS
Icebreaker:
- What television/movie couple comes to mind as an example of a marriage to emulate or to disregard? Explain.
Sermon Discussion – Read Ephesians 6:22-33
- How do you react to the statement that the primary goal of marriage is holiness? Is this a new concept for you to embrace?
- How does the idea of husbands being instructed to love their wives as Christ loved the Church challenge traditional notions of male leadership and roles within a marriage?
- In your opinion, how can the principles outlined in Ephesians 5 be applied in a modern context where equality, mutual respect, and individual agency are highly valued?
- In 1 Cor. 7:25-38, Paul gives interesting advice to those who are considering marriage. Summarize Paul’s advice to single people. What is your response to it?
Going Deeper –
- After listening to the sermon and hopefully the podcast as well, what misconceptions of submission and headship have you brought to the table?
- Give a specific example of one healthy, God-honoring submissive act a married person can do for another.
- Read 1 Cor. 7:4. Does this passage shed new light on the idea of mutuality in marriage?
Prayer:
- Spend time praying together for our church and one another.
Reminder for Next week: We will be in Ephesians 6:1-4 – Read ahead!