No man is above serving his wife like Christ served the church.
Talking Points:
- Men should be willing to do chores that are “traditionally female” in order to serve their wives. Ephesians 5:25-30
- We need to pay attention to where we get our ideas of what is masculine and feminine. A real man isn’t gruff and uninterested in helping around the house.
- Jesus was a servant and did things like wash dirty feet in order to serve others. Men who follow Jesus should be servants, too. John 13:1-15
Discussion:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- What are some things you’ve done in your marriage that would have been considered the “wife’s duty” in the past? What are some things your wife has done that would have been considered a “husband’s duty?”
- How do you define masculinity? Where do we get our ideas about masculinity and femininity?
- Read John 13:1-15. Jesus was a servant-leader. What are some practical steps you can take to be a better servant-leader at home?
- Read Ephesians 5:25-33. How can you grow in your ability to love your wife the way she needs to be loved? How will improving your marital relationship impact the other relationships in the home?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
