LIVE WORTHY:Practical Advice from

a Man in Chains

LIVE WORTHY:Practical Advice from

a Man in Chains

Spirit-Filled Husband &

Wives

Spirit-Filled Husband &

Wives

Ephesians 5:22-33 Ephesians 5:22-33

The Marriage MYSTERY – Christ & the CHURCH

The Marriage MYSTERY – Christ & the CHURCH

Christ as Our Bridegroom

Christ as Our Bridegroom

Genesis 2:24

For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh.

Genesis 2:24

For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh.

Christ as Our Bridegroom

1. LEFT His Father

Christ as Our Bridegroom

1. LEFT His Father

Christ as Our Bridegroom

1. LEFT His Father

2. PREPARED His bride

Christ as Our Bridegroom

1. LEFT His Father

2. PREPARED His bride

Christ as Our Bridegroom

1. LEFT His Father

2. PREPARED His bride

3. JOINED Himself to His bride

Christ as Our Bridegroom

1. LEFT His Father

2. PREPARED His bride

3. JOINED Himself to His bride

Husbands (Eph. 5:25-30)Husbands (Eph. 5:25-30)

Husbands (Eph. 5:25-30)

A. AGAPÉ Your Wife “JUST AS” Christ loved the church

Husbands (Eph. 5:25-30)

A. AGAPÉ Your Wife “JUST AS” Christ loved the church

Husbands (Eph. 5:25-30)

A. AGAPÉ Your Wife

Husbands (Eph. 5:25-30)

A. AGAPÉ Your WifeAgapé is the word for God’s unconditional love:• It is a choice of the will• not dependent on feelings• a choice to do what is best for the other person to the best of our ability• regardless of our personal feelings.

Agapé is the word for God’s unconditional love:• It is a choice of the will• not dependent on feelings• a choice to do what is best for the other person to the best of our ability• regardless of our personal feelings.

Husbands (Eph. 5:25-30)

A. AGAPÉ Your Wife

Husbands (Eph. 5:25-30)

A. AGAPÉ Your Wife

Romans 5:8

But God demonstrates His own love for us in this:

While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

Romans 5:8

But God demonstrates His own love for us in this:

While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

Husbands (Eph. 5:25-30)

A. AGAPÉ Your Wife

Husbands (Eph. 5:25-30)

A. AGAPÉ Your WifeAgapé is:• a choice of the will• not dependent on feelings• a choice to do what is best for the other person to the best of our ability• regardless of our personal feelings.

Agapé is:• a choice of the will• not dependent on feelings• a choice to do what is best for the other person to the best of our ability• regardless of our personal feelings.

Husbands (Eph. 5:25-30)

A. AGAPÉ Your Wife

B. SELF-Sacrificial

Husbands (Eph. 5:25-30)

A. AGAPÉ Your Wife

B. SELF-Sacrificial

“and gave Himself up for her” – Jesus died for the church. He asks us to do the same for our wife.

“and gave Himself up for her” – Jesus died for the church. He asks us to do the same for our wife.

Husbands (Eph. 5:25-30)

A. AGAPÉ Your WifeB. SELF-Sacrificial

C. WASHING with Word

Husbands (Eph. 5:25-30)

A. AGAPÉ Your WifeB. SELF-Sacrificial

C. WASHING with Word

Husbands (Eph. 5:25-30)

A. AGAPÉ Your WifeB. SELF-Sacrificial

C. WASHING with Word

Husbands (Eph. 5:25-30)

A. AGAPÉ Your WifeB. SELF-Sacrificial

C. WASHING with Word

Husbands (Eph. 5:25-30)

A. AGAPÉ Your WifeB. SELF-Sacrificial

C. WASHING with Word

Husbands (Eph. 5:25-30)

A. AGAPÉ Your WifeB. SELF-Sacrificial

C. WASHING with Word

NOT

Husbands (Eph. 5:25-30)

A. AGAPÉ Your WifeB. SELF-Sacrificial

C. WASHING with Word

Husbands (Eph. 5:25-30)

A. AGAPÉ Your WifeB. SELF-Sacrificial

C. WASHING with Word

NOT

Husbands (Eph. 5:25-30)

A. AGAPÉ Your WifeB. SELF-Sacrificial

C. WASHING with Word

Husbands (Eph. 5:25-30)

A. AGAPÉ Your WifeB. SELF-Sacrificial

C. WASHING with Word

NOT

Husbands (Eph. 5:25-30)

A. AGAPÉ Your WifeB. SELF-SacrificialC. WASHING with Word

D. Love Your Wife = Love Your SELF!

Husbands (Eph. 5:25-30)

A. AGAPÉ Your WifeB. SELF-SacrificialC. WASHING with Word

D. Love Your Wife = Love Your SELF!

Husbands (Eph. 5:25-30)

A. AGAPÉ Your WifeB. SELF-SacrificialC. WASHING with WordD. Love Your Wife = Love Your SELF

E. NURTURE Your Wife

Husbands (Eph. 5:25-30)

A. AGAPÉ Your WifeB. SELF-SacrificialC. WASHING with WordD. Love Your Wife = Love Your SELF

E. NURTURE Your Wife

Husbands (Eph. 5:25-30)A. AGAPÉ Your WifeB. SELF-SacrificialC. WASHING with WordD. Love Your Wife = Love Your SELF E. NURTURE Your Wife

F. Love & Do Not Be HARSH

Husbands (Eph. 5:25-30)A. AGAPÉ Your WifeB. SELF-SacrificialC. WASHING with WordD. Love Your Wife = Love Your SELF E. NURTURE Your Wife

F. Love & Do Not Be HARSH

Colossians 3:19 Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them. Colossians 3:19 Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them.

Husbands (Eph. 5:25-30)A. AGAPÉ Your WifeB. SELF-SacrificialC. WASHING with WordD. Love Your Wife = Love Your SELF E. NURTURE Your Wife

F. Love & Do Not Be HARSH

Husbands (Eph. 5:25-30)A. AGAPÉ Your WifeB. SELF-SacrificialC. WASHING with WordD. Love Your Wife = Love Your SELF E. NURTURE Your Wife

F. Love & Do Not Be HARSH Proverbs 15:1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

Proverbs 15:1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

Husbands (Eph. 5:25-30)A. AGAPÉ Your WifeB. SELF-SacrificialC. WASHING with WordD. Love Your Wife = Love Your SELF E. NURTURE Your WifeF. Love & Do Not Be HARSH

G. Be CONSIDERATE & Treat with RESPECT

Husbands (Eph. 5:25-30)A. AGAPÉ Your WifeB. SELF-SacrificialC. WASHING with WordD. Love Your Wife = Love Your SELF E. NURTURE Your WifeF. Love & Do Not Be HARSH

G. Be CONSIDERATE & Treat with RESPECT

Conclusion

MODELING Jesus(1 Corinthians 13:4-7)

Conclusion

MODELING Jesus(1 Corinthians 13:4-7)

Conclusion

MODELING Jesus

With the HELP of the Holy Spirit

Conclusion

MODELING Jesus

With the HELP of the Holy Spirit