What is the key to a strong Christian marriage? In this insightful Bible study, Dr. Ken Burge Sr. explores biblical advice for marriage from Ephesians 5:22–33. Wives are called to follow their husbands’ leadership through the power of the Holy Spirit, while husbands are commanded to love their wives as Christ loved the church. How can a marriage reflect Christ’s love and oneness with the church? Discover how being Spirit-filled is essential for both husbands and wives to fulfill their God-given roles and bring glory to God through their marriage.
– – About This Bible Study – – –
Today’s study is titled: Ephesians 5:22-33 – Follow the Leader and Love the Follower from chapter 18 of Dr. Burge’s book, “Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians on F.I.R.E.: Apprehending and Applying God’s Timeless Truths”
This session marks the 18th of 21 Bible studies in the Ephesians on F.I.R.E. series.
– – – Chapters – – –
0:00 – Intro & Opening Illustration on Marriage
1:05 – Three Questions About Marriage
1:27 – The Context of Ephesians 5:22-33
2:39 – Reading of the Text (Ephesians 5:22-33) & Prayer
4:31 – Ephesians 5:22 & Commentary
9:05 – Ephesians 5:23 & Commentary
11:27 – Ephesians 5:24 & Commentary
12:06 – Point #1
12:18 – Illustration: The Young Wife’s 1st Fight
12:59 – Point #2
13:09 – Ephesians 5:25 & Commentary
17:40 – Ephesians 5:26 & Commentary
18:29 – Ephesians 5:27 & Commentary
19:05 – Ephesians 5:28 & Commentary
19:34 – Ephesians 5:29 & Commentary
19:57 – Illustration: Two Old Men and a Frog
21:14 – Point #3
21:21 – Ephesians 5:30 & Commentary
22:23 – Ephesians 5:31 & Commentary
23:55 – Ephesians 5:32 & Commentary
24:39 – Ephesians 5:33 & Commentary
25:45 – Closing Illustration: The Husband Who Could Not Hear
27:39 – What To Remember
30:49 – Closing Prayer and Outro
– – – About Pastor Ken Burge Sr. – – –
Pastor Ken Burge has earned; BA, Washington Bible College; MA & MDiv, Capital Bible Seminary; DMin, Dallas Theological Seminary; and is the Author of the F.I.R.E. Commentary Series He has been the Senior Pastor at CMBC for over 30 years. He is also apart of the Father & Son Pastoral Podcast. https://youtu.be/zMOWlEYbg5M
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Pastor Ken’s Church – Colmar Manor Bible Church
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Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians on F.I.R.E.: Apprehending and Applying God’s Timeless Truths by Dr. Ken J. Burge, Sr:
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Pastor Ken’s Podcast with his son who is also a pastor
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