A Gospel Marriage (12-5-21)

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A Gospel Marriage (12-5-21)

Your marriage might be the most vital gospel you ever preach.

December 5, 2021 • Ernie Jaurique • Ephesians 5:22–33

Questions:

1. Read verses 22-24. Why does this command for wives seem to go against our culture today?

2. Read verses 25-32. How is marriage a picture of the gospel? Explain.

3. Read verses 25 and 33. How can a husband love his wife the way that Christ loved the church? Explain your answer.

4. Sermon Application:

Conviction: How does Ephesians 5:22-33 challenge you personally? Be specific.

Character: What about your role as a husband or wife needs to change? Be honest and specific.

Competence: What is your plan for change? What are you going to do, how are you going to do it, and when are you going to do it? Write it down in a journal and share it with the group.

The Warrior - Part 2 (1-9-22)

January 9, 2022 • Ernie Jaurique • Ephesians 6:13–23

Questions: 1. How is each piece of the armor found in Jesus Christ? Explain. 2. How does the armor of God allow you to stand firm? Explain. Further Discussion: Read verses 10 and 13. How does the strength of God and the armor of God work together? Consider: Where do you struggle to stand firm? What piece of armor can help you with that? Explain how. 3. Read verses 18-20. How does prayer put you in the fight? Give examples. Further Discussion: Why is prayer essential to a relationship with Jesus Christ? Explain. Consider: Have you ever struggled with prayer? Why or why not? What are some ways we can see prayer working? Give examples. 4. Sermon Application: Conviction: How did the sermon (or this Scripture) challenge you personally? Be specific. Character: What about you needs to change in light of what you’ve learned? Be honest and specific. Competence: What is your plan for putting on the armor of God? Share with the group what you are going to do, how you are going to do it, and when you are going to do it. Leaders – Write everyone’s plan down in a journal and come back to it next week during breakouts.

The War - Part 1 (1-2-22)

January 2, 2022 • Justin Cheely • Ephesians 6:10–12

1. Do you believe that there is a spiritual war taking place all around us? Why or why not? 2. What are some ways that the devil schemes against us? Explain. 3. How do we tap into “the strength of our God and the power of His might”? Explain. 4. Sermon Application: Conviction: How did the sermon (or this Scripture) challenge you personally? Be specific. Character: What about you needs to change in light of what you’ve learned? Be honest and specific. Competence: What is your plan for engaging in the spiritual war all around us? Share with the group what you are going to do, how you are going to do it, and when you are going to do it. Leaders – Write everyone’s plan down in a journal and come back to it next week during breakouts.

theCHURCH of Arizona

A Gospel Marriage (12-5-21)

Your marriage might be the most vital gospel you ever preach.

The Warrior - Part 2 (1-9-22)

January 9, 2022 • Ernie Jaurique • Ephesians 6:13–23

The War - Part 1 (1-2-22)

January 2, 2022 • Justin Cheely • Ephesians 6:10–12

A Better Life (12-26-21)

December 26, 2021 • Chad Allen