1. Christ is the head of the church.

“with a love that is sincere, pure, ardent, constant, and persevering, and notwithstanding the imperfections and failures that they are chargeable with.” (Benson comm on Eph. 5:25 https://biblehub.com/commentaries/ephesians/5-25.htm)

2. Husbands love your wives.

Book Recommendations

1. Marriage: 6 Gospel Commitments Every Couple Needs to Make-Paul David Tripp

2. The Meaning of Marriage-Tim Keller

3. Cherish-Gary Thomas

4. Love & Respect: The Love She Most Desires; The Respect He Desperately Needs- Emmerson Eggerichs

5. The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts-Gary Chapman

6. How Women help Men find God-David Murrow

7. The Power of a Praying Husband-Stormie Omartian

8. The Power of a Praying Wife-Stormie Omartian

9. Night Light-James Dobson

10. Saving your marriage before it starts-Parrott

Marriage Conferences

1. Weekend to Remember-November 15-17, 2024-Sioux Falls or Estes Park, Co- $150 per person,

2. Glen Eyrie-Colorado Springs-$1,375 gleneyrie.org April 11-14, August 4-7, September 26-29

3. Wives submit.

Sermon Discussion Questions

1. What other Scriptures tell us how much God loves us?

2. How is this passage contradictory to today's message of marriage? How is it complimentary?

3. How can you better love your wife if you are a husband? If you are a wife, how can you submit better?

4. If you are a parent, how can you help your children achieve these sights in marriage?

5. How can we help the church to be holy for Christ's return?

6. What practical point does God want you to get from this message?