What Is Precious to Jesus?

Big Idea

The Church is Precious to Jesus!

Read:

Ephesians 5:22-32

Discussion Questions

1. What was the most impactful thing from the text and the sermon this week?
2. The church is called to submit to Christ, name some ways we struggle to submit and discuss how we can better follow the headship of our Savior.
3. Separation and sanctification are presented together in verses 26-27. Talk about why these two things are necessary in the life of every believer.
4. Read verses 28-30 and explain how the text provides comfort, hope, and encouragement. How do these verses challenge you?
5. Marriage has always been a picture of Jesus’ union with His church. How should this truth impact your marriage or future marriage? Name specific reasons we fail to follow God’s instruction for marriage?

Bonus question: How has the fall affected the roles in marriage the God laid out? Read d Genesis 3:16-17.

Next Steps

Write down ten things you love about your church and share them with the group next week.

Prayer Focus

As you pray, ask God to continue to make the church precious to you and ask Him to reveal wrong thoughts and attitudes you may have about the church.