Life Group Questions

Checking In:

1.)   Take this time to check in with everyone in your life group. How is their walk with the Lord currently going?

Ice Breaker for the study:

2.)   What TV family best reflects your family?

Digging Deeper: Read Ephesians 5:21-6:9

3.)   Men: How do you feel about the standard for husbands in verses 25 and 28? Women: How do you feel about the standards for wives in verses 22 and 23?

4.)   In practical terms, what does it mean for a wife to submit to her husband?

5.)   What implication does “Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church” have?

6.)   How does the modern-day view of marriage compare to this passage? How would you explain the main goal of a Christian marriage?

7.)   How can parents bring up their children “in the training and instruction of the Lord”?

8.)   How do you feel having the mindset that you are working for the Lord in your occupation and not just your regular boss?

Application:

9.)   What does a wife do when the husband does not take spiritual leadership?

10.)Whom do you look up to as a good role model for marriage?

11.)What is God saying to you in this passage about your family or work situation?

Following the Discussion:

Take time to ask if there are any prayer requests within your group and pray for one another. Also ask if there is anyone in their life that you could be praying for that they may come to Christ.