Home groups are a vital part of a healthy church body (Acts 2:42-47). Our vision is that SHCC would not be a church "with" home groups, but rather a church "of" home groups. Through our groups we are able to discuss the weekly sermon and apply its principles to our personal situations, pray for each other, and meet one another's practical needs. Though some groups have a specific focus (i.e. "new believers" or "families with children") all groups offer an open invitation: wherever you're at in your walk, come join us! Weekly Home Group gatherings will end for the season on June 12 and will resume September 2.
HG Questions
October 12, 2008
Summary: This Sunday’s message focused on the husband’s responsibility in the marriage relationship. Our text was Colossians 3:19 which states:
“Husbands, love your wives and do not be embittered against them” (NASB).
Questions:
The positive command of God’s instruction to husbands is “to love.” Husbands are to love their wives. How does Christ’s relationship with the church serve as an example for husbands? See Ephesians 5:22-33. Also, how does the language of the garden (see Ephesians 5:29) help husbands to know how to practically express God’s “agape” love to their wives? Ask members of your group to share examples of when they have seen this type of love in action. If husbands loved in this way, what impact do you think if would have on wives fulfilling their responsibility to be subject to their husbands and to respect them?
The negative command of God’s instruction to husbands is “to not be embittered.” Husbands are not to be embittered against their wives or to treat them harshly. What is the effect on a marriage when bitterness characterizes the relationship? What is the impact on those surrounding the marriage (children, relatives, friends, etc.)? See Hebrews 12:15.
Marriage is certainly under attack today. God’s Word says that “love and respect” are two keys to building healthy, long-lasting relationships. Two websites that will give you additional insights and help on this topic are the following:
Next Week: Sunday, October 19, we will continue looking at relationships in the family. Our text will be Colossians 3:20-21 where our focus will be on parents and children. Plan to join us as we continue to seek God’s perspective on family
