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

 

– – – Links – – –
Pastor Ken’s Church – Colmar Manor Bible Church
www.colmarmanorbiblechurch.com

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 Foundation:
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Pastor Ken’s Podcast with his son who is also a pastor
On YouTube:
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On Apple Podcasts:
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