Friday, 29th April 2022, 05:30pm Church hall

Event Status: Past

Bible Study Report – Held on Friday, 29th April 2022 in the Boardroom

Attendees

  1. Martin Muthee
  2. Monica Muthee
  3. Pius Gitonga
  4. Nancy Gitonga
  5. Silas Kalonzo
  6. Catherine Kalonzo
  7. Fred Barasa
  8. Agatha Barasa

Apologies

  1. Nellius Kinyanjui

Biblical Passage/scripture: 

Ephesians 5:21-33

 

Questions

1. How are husbands commanded to love their wives? (5:25)

As Christ loved the church – sacrificially and unconditionally.

 

2. How did Christ prepare a bride for Himself? (5:26-27)

  • He cleansed and washed his bride (the church), making her holy and blameless for himself.
  • The church was not perfect (did not exist), Christ sacrificed himself for the redemption and cleansing of the church for himself. In the same way, your partner may not be as perfect as you wish. Instead of throwing them away, help make them better for yourself.

 

3. How should husbands love their wives? (5:28-30)

  • Love them as you love yourselves. This statement is very packed. We all love ourselves so much. You cannot set out to hurt yourself. You cannot mistreat yourself. You cannot love yourself half-heartedly. You’ll do everything possible to improve yourself. Do the same for your wife.

 

4. How is the bond between husband and wife greater than the bond between parent and child? (5:31)

Unlike parents and their children, husbands and wives are joined into one. They leave their parents behind and join in marriage to become one. Making them stronger together.

Note: This does not mean detaching from parents completely. However, it means that once married, the couple makes their family decisions and take the responsibility thereof without relying on their parents for the same.

 

5. In sum, what are the responsibilities of the husband and wife toward each other? (5:33)

  • Husbands should love their wives as themselves.
  • Wives should respect their husbands.
  • Eventually, wives and husbands should submit to one another out of reverence for Christ (5:21).

 

Additions…

  • Brethren urged each other to always make their partners smile. Know your partner’s love language then try to ‘speak’ it. Dr. Gary Chapman (PhD), an author, pastor, and counsellor spent years counselling couples and taking notes until he observed a pattern. Then he published a book, The 5 Love Languages, in 1992. They include;
  1. Words of affirmation – expressing affection through spoken words, praise, or appreciation. Sharing kind words, uplifting quotes, love notes, and cute text messages, among others.
  2. Quality time – having undivided attention on your partner. Being fully focused on them. Putting your phone aside then making eye contact and actively listening to them.
  3. Physical touch – aside from sex, things like holding hands, touching their arms, giving a massage, cuddling, etc.
  4. Acts of service – helping your partner with things like doing the dishes, running errands, etc.
  5. Receiving gifts – buying gifts for your partner; buying them something they love.
  • Let us persevere with each other despite the weaknesses we may have. Remembering that marriage is permanent, let us help improve each other to an admirable level.

Next meetup

Bible study in the Cathedral on Friday, 6th May 2022 from 5:30 – 7:00 pm.

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