Christ, The Husband's Example

God's Perfect Model for Husbands

Because we all need examples to follow, God wisely chose to give husbands a specific example so they would clearly understand their responsibilities toward their wives.

Remarkably, God's choice for this example was never an earthly husband—it was God Himself in human form!

The Biblical Standard: Ephesians 5

In Ephesians 5, God clearly declares that Christ is the husband's example. In other words, husbands should assume the same role in relation to their wives that Christ has assumed in relation to His Church.

A Clear Comparison:

• The husband is to be like Christ
• The wife is to be like the Church

This comparison also reveals that the husband bears the greater responsibility in God's sight for the success of the relationship.

Four Ways a Husband Should Follow Christ's Example:

1. The PRICE He paid and continues to pay for His bride
2. The POTENTIAL He develops in His bride
3. The PATIENCE He shows toward His bride
4. The PROMISE He keeps in relation to His bride

Running Time: 60 minutes