Lesson 1: As we begin, make the decision to: Part I: Focus on your weaknesses more than your spouse's (Part II) and turn your frustrations into prayer. Part III: Trust the Holy Spirit to work (Part IV) with you. Part V: Remember listening is not enough. Part VI: Embrace the ________________ (Part VII) because of what it ________________ (Rom 5:3-4; Heb 12:5-6, 11-12). Lesson 2: (Part I) Wives must feel like the ______________ ________________________ in their husbands' life, which means getting: (Part II) Priorities ____ __________ (Eph 5:31). (Part III) Certain things out of your ________ ____________________ (Matt 5:29, 18:9). Lesson 3: Remember Christ made His __________ ______________ (Matt 13:44-45; Heb 12:2).  HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS & DISCUSSION QUESTIONS… Homework Assignment # 1: Hebrews 12:5-12 Discuss as a family: What struggles have we seen in our family? What have we seen produced as a result? Homework Assignment #2: Ephesians 5:27-31 Husbands ask wives: do you feel like second place to anything in my life? Wife and children ask husband/father: how could we encourage and support any sacrifices you make for us? Homework Assignment #3: Luke 15 & Matthew 13:44-45 Discuss as a family: What do we learn about the Father's love from each parable? What brings Him joy? What do we learn about the Son's joy from each parable? What is He willing to sacrifice?
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Scott LaPierre is the teaching pastor at Woodland Christian Church in Woodland, WA, an author, and conference speaker. He holds an MA in Biblical Studies from Liberty University. Scott and his wife, Katie, have nine children and they are passionate homeschooling advocates. Scott...
