Letters from Prison - Ephesians 5:21-33
“Mawwiage Is What Bwings Us Togevah”
- Sidewalk Sign in Seattle
What every spouse wants and needs...
1. He wants and needs you to affirm his leadership. She wants and needs you to lead. 5:22-24
Be attentive in conversation.
2. He wants and needs your sacrifice. She wants and needs your sacrifice. 5:25-27
Be encouraging in hardships.
3. He wants and needs your tenderness. She wants and needs your tenderness. 5:28-30
Be gentle in disagreements.
Talking Points: Three Pictures in Ephesians 5:25-27
There’s all kinds of things playing in verses 25-27. In order for us to understand this sanctifying love, I want us to think of three pictures or layers: a Jewish picture, a Prophetic picture, and a Marital picture.
The Jewish picture is this: A bride’s wedding day...
The Prophetic picture is this: Jesus and the church...
The Marital picture is this: You and your spouse...
Ultimately, marriage points to the spousal love of Jesus Christ. You need Him to do marriage.
Will you receive Him today? Would you take the place of this Man in self-sacrifice? Would you take the nails from His hands - and live a crucified life?
