Message Notes for May 19, 2019

Series: Face to Face

Title: Face to Face With My Spouse

1 Corinthians 13:12  For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I have been fully known.

Genesis 2:24  For this reason a man shall leave his father and his mother, and be joined to his wife; and they shall become one flesh.

What keeps us from oneness?

• When together means separate!

• When a good thing crosses over to a distracting or dangerous thing!

• When your thing (as spouses) –  becomes everyone’s thing!

• When busy is not productive – home or office!

In this digital age, how do we recover or simply achieve oneness?

• Sync up by powering down.

Ephesians 4:2-3  With all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, ³ eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

• Use digital to build upon, but face to face to establish.

Ephesians 5:31-32  “Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and hold fast to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.” ³² This mystery is profound, and I am saying that it refers to Christ and the church.

• Don’t share what you won’t share with your spouse.

Romans 12:10 Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.

• Remember that time & intention are key.

Family/Group Study Notes for Week of May 19, 2019

Series: Face to Face

Title: Face to Face With My Spouse

• How would you say that the digital age has affected relationships for the good or for the bad? Explain what you believe is the impact of each.
• What impacts for good or bad do you notice in your own marriage or relationships?
• Read Romans 12:10. What does it mean to show each other honor?  What does dishonor look like? How can the digital age increase the show of honor to your spouse or friends?  How can it be used in dishonoring ways?   
• Read Ephesians 4: 1. What is the calling to which you have been called? Read Ephesians 3:1-6.
• Read Ephesians 4: 1-7. How are we to live with each other? Why? What does it mean in vs. 7 that we each have been given a measure of grace? How can we help each other identify those gifts and put them into practice?
• What would living with humility and gentleness, with patience, look like in a marriage or friendship?  Be practical in your description.  Why does Paul say to “bear with one another in love”?  What would that mean to our spouse, friends, neighbors?  How would that help people see the heart of Jesus?
• Why is unity important in a marriage?  Why is unity as Christians so important?  Read John 17:20-21.
• What are some key takeaways from the message on “Face to Face With Your Spouse” that you want to take with you?
• Gather in smaller groups and pray for each other and your walk of faith with Jesus.