The Heroic Husband Would you die for your
The Heroic Husband Would you die for your wife?
How Jesus Loved the Church What husbands learn from the example of Christ
Jesus as an example
Jesus as an example • He was tempted as we are (Hebrews 4: 15 -16)
Jesus as an example • He was tempted as we are (Hebrews 4: 15 -16) • He left the perfect example for mistreated servants and persecuted Christians (1 Peter 2: 21 -24)
Jesus as an example • He was tempted as we are (Hebrews 4: 15 -16) • He left the perfect example for mistreated servants and persecuted Christians (1 Peter 2: 21 -24) • As a son, He showed His concern for His own mother (John 19: 26 -27)
Jesus as an example • He was tempted as we aresi(Hebrews on g n u c : r o f o 4: 15 -16) i e v r a a h e e b w ´ , s e u g s aperfectoexample • He left the for e s J s f e m t c s i e h p t s servants and persecuted a Inmistreated h c c i r f i u c h e c p e s h (1 Peter 2: 21 -24) t ne d o. Christians e v o l e H w • As a son, He showed His concern for ho His own mother (John 19: 26 -27)
How Jesus Loved the Church
How Jesus Loved the Church • We are familiar with Paul´s instructions to husbands (Ephesians 5: 22 -33)
How Jesus Loved the Church • We are familiar with Paul´s instructions to husbands (Ephesians 5: 22 -33) • The text emphasizes some aspects of Christ´s love for the church
How Jesus Loved the Church • We are familiar with Paul´s instructions to husbands (Ephesians 5: 22 -33) • The text emphasizes some aspects of Christ´s love for the church • He is the Savior of the body (23)
How Jesus Loved the Church • We are familiar with Paul´s instructions to husbands (Ephesians 5: 22 -33) • The text emphasizes some aspects of Christ´s love for the church • He is the Savior of the body (23) • He gave Himself for the church (25)
How Jesus Loved the Church • We are familiar with Paul´s instructions to husbands (Ephesians 5: 22 -33) • The text emphasizes some aspects of Christ´s love for the church • He is the Savior of the body (23) • He gave Himself for the church (25) • He sanctified and purified the church (26)
How Jesus Loved the Church • We are familiar with Paul´s instructions to husbands (Ephesians 5: 22 -33) • The text emphasizes some aspects of Christ´s love for the church • He is the Savior of the body (23) • He gave Himself for the church (25) • He sanctified and purified the church (26) • He nourishes and cherishes it (29)
How Jesus Loved the Church
How Jesus Loved the Church • The heroic application
How Jesus Loved the Church • The heroic application • A moment of danger and decision
How Jesus Loved the Church • The heroic application • A moment of danger and decision • A brave and courageous man
How Jesus Loved the Church • The practical application
How Jesus Loved the Church • The practical application • What Jesus did on the cross was impressive, but it was not His only display of love
How Jesus Loved the Church • The practical application
How Jesus Loved the Church • He gave up His position and power to love the church (Philippians 2: 58)
How Jesus Loved the Church • He gave up His position and power to love the church (Philippians 2: 58) -- would you give up your career and social position to love your wife?
How Jesus Loved the Church • He loved difficult people (John 13: 1)
How Jesus Loved the Church • He loved difficult people (John 13: 1) - do you love your wife, even when she is difficult?
How Jesus Loved the Church • He humbled Himself to do the work of His subordinates (John 13: 4 -5)
How Jesus Loved the Church • He humbled Himself to do the work of His subordinates (John 13: 4 -5) -do your part in serving your wife and children?
How Jesus Loved the Church • He acted to protect and save the church, starting with His own example (John 17: 12, 19, 26)
How Jesus Loved the Church • He acted to protect and save the church, starting with His own example (John 17: 12, 19, 26) – Do you prioritize the salvation of your wife and children?
How Jesus Loved the Church
How Jesus Loved the Church • Challenges for men
How Jesus Loved the Church • Challenges for men • Focus on our responsibilities, not on the role or the failings of our wives
How Jesus Loved the Church • Challenges for men • Focus on our responsibilities, not on the role or the failings of our wives • Treat our wives as treasures, and invest in them
How Jesus Loved the Church • Challenges for men • Focus on our responsibilities, not on the role or the failings of our wives • Treat our wives as treasures, and invest in them • Understand that one of the reasons for our existence is to help our wives reach heaven
How Jesus Loved the Church • Challenges for men • Focus on our responsibilities, not on the role or the failings of our wives • Treat our wives as treasures, and invest in them • Understand that one of the reasons for our existence is to help our wives reach heaven • Be willing to die for them
How Jesus Loved the Church • Challenges for men • Focus on our responsibilities, not on the role or the failings of our wives • Treat our wives as treasures, and invest in them • Understand that one of the reasons for our existence is to help our wives reach heaven • Be willing to die for them • Live for them - a sacrificial life
How Jesus Loved the Church • The standard that guides godly men in their roles as husbands and fathers is the perfect example of Jesus -- nothing less than that is good enough!
Jesus is the perfect example of how to love your wife and of how to shepherd your family
Jesus is the perfect example because He loves the church. . . He loves each one of us
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