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 __________________ is not enough (Matt 7:24-27; Luke 8:21; John 13:17; Jam 1:22, 4:17). Lesson 2: Husbands get the wives they ______________ ______ themselves (Eph 5:27-28; 1 Pet 3:7; Gal 6:7). Lesson 3: Husbands ought to be as concerned about their wives as they are __________ ____________________ (Eph 5:28-30; Gen 2:24; 1 Cor 13:11). Lesson 4: (Part I) Keep the marriage in ______ ________________ (Part II) unless you're looking for __________ ______________ (Eph 5:31). Lesson 5: "Leave" and "cleave" ____ ____________ (Matt 10:37; Isa 54:5; Jam 4:4; 1 John 2:15). HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS FOR THE WEEK AND OPTIONAL DISCUSSION QUESTIONS… Homework Assignment # 1: Matthew 7:24-27 Discuss as a family: How are we doing applying the teaching we receive? Are we building our marriage and family on God's Word? Homework Assignment #2: Ephesians 5:27-28 Husbands ask wives: Does the way I treat you prepare you to be a godly wife? What positive qualities do you feel like you're learning being married to me? What negative qualities? Homework Assignment #3: Ephesians 5:29-31 Husband asks wife: do I seem as concerned about you as I am about myself? Husband and wife discuss together: Does our marriage stay in our marriage? Do we talk about each other to our parents or friends? Should we be looking for godly counsel regarding any issues/struggles we're having?
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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...
