The Business of Submission

Introduction:

May / 1955, Housekeeping Monthly, "The Good Wife's Guide"

Why Should I Submit to My Husband?
(Ephesians 5:22-24)

1. It's God's Command . (Eph 5:22)

   John 6:38 - For I have come down from heaven, not to do my own will but the will of him who sent me.

   Colossians 3:18 - Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.

   1 Peter 3:1 - Likewise, wives, be subject to your own husbands, so that even if some do not obey the word, they may be won without a word by the conduct of their wives...

2. It's God's Design . (Eph 5:23)

   Genesis 3:16 - Your desire shall be contrary to your husband, but he shall rule over you.

3. It's God's Display . (Eph 5:24)

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Personal Family Business - The Business of Submission

Jeff Miller

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Small Group Discussion
Read Ephesians 5:22-24

1. What was your big take-away from this passage / message?
   

2. Why do you think this topic (wives submitting to their husbands) gets such an emotional reaction?
   

3. What do you think is the biggest motivator for wives to submit to their husbands? Why?
   

4. List some specific blessings that come to wives when they submit to their husbands.

Breakout
Pray for one another!