Sublime [Marriage]: Sublime Design – Ryan & Liz Falls

1. We’re partners in purpose

2. Complementary roles to live our purpose

3. The fellowship of the ring

Discussion Questions:

• Why is it so important to frame a conversation about marriage in the context of our ultimate purpose to bring glory to God as we walk closely with him? How does this passage point us to this? How does this help us cut through so many of the cultural barriers to a distinctively Christian marriage?
• What does this passage say to husbands? How do we talk about this role with an appropriate nuance?
• What does this passage say to wives? How does it apply to our cultural context? How does it go against the grain of our culture?
• Husbands and wives complement one another and also support each other in our kingdom calling. How does this passage point us to this conclusion for both? If you’re married, what does this look like in your marriage?
• As we think about the roles of husbands and wives, we’re reminded of the greater community of men and women, and its purpose in our spiritual growth. What do the following passages say about men and women?(1 Tim: 3:1-7, Titus 1:5-9, Titus 2:1-8, Proverbs 31)
• What is God asking from you as we study this passage? Where are you called to obey?