Measuring the Family Unit – Pastor Perry Kallis – 8/28/2011
Text Eph. 6:1-4 - Small Group Discussion Questions

1. In a “Christian” home what is the key to spiritual regeneration in a family? (See Eph 5:18, 21)

2. What works against children in their struggle to obey parents?

3. What does it mean to honor our parents? Does this ever stop?

4. Why is honoring parents so important to God?

5. Why is teaching children to obey and honor their parents foundational to society and a persons walk with God?

6. How does a child learn to obey?

7. As adults how important is it for us to model what we tell our children to do?

8. Why would a person that has honored and obeyed their parents have a long life and a good life?

9. What about honoring parents who were not honorable?

10. What are some ways that parents can frustrate their children?
(Eph. 6:4)

11. What are some ways as adults we can be positive Godly influence with children?

The Romance of a Marriage Mission– Pastor Perry Kallis 8/21/2011
Text Eph. 5:22-33 - Small Group Discussion Questions
1. Other than marriage, what is this passage about?
2. Why would making a practice of serving God together make a marriage stronger?
3. Is marriage about being happy? If not, what is it about?
4. What does it mean to submit to each other and the Lord?
5. What is the measure of our love in marriage? What does that look like?
6. What is the intention for the Family? What is a family’s main purpose?
7. How does Christ love the church and how does that relate you a husband’s love for his wife?
8. With a man being purpose driven and a woman being relational, how does that work as a team on a mission?
9. How is the world’s view of marriage different from a Christian view of marriage?
10. What is your mission in your marriage? What are you working toward? How does Jesus factor into that mission?
11. Pastor Perry said “The reason for a couple to get married is that they can serve God better together than separately.” How do you feel about that statement?

Sermon Questions from 8/14/11

Imitating Christ in Our Marriages– Pastor Gene Napier 8/14/2011
Text Eph. 5:21-33 - Small Group Discussion Questions

1. Why is it important to study the culture and context when interpreting a passage?

2. What are the cultural differences between N.T. attitudes in marriage and now?

3. What is Biblical Headship? Give an example.

4. How should a husband use his authority?

5. Why was this view radical in N.T. Times?

6. What did Pastor Gene suggest men need to do more of at home?

7. What does it mean to submit?

8. How does the Trinity factor in to all this?

9. How do husbands and wives imitate Christ in their relationship? (1 Cor. 11:3, Mark 10:45)

10. How are we to lead our homes?

11. What areas of headship or submission do you need to work on?