The Role of Husbands

Yahweh's relation to Israel & Jesus' relation to the church (Is. 54:5 | Jer. 31:32 | Mark 2:18-20 | 2 Cor. 11:2 | Rev. 19:7-9)

4 Aspects of the Husbands love for his bride:

1. It is sacrificial (Eph. 5:25, 2 | John 10:17-18 | 1 John 4:10 | John 15:13)

   • It is purifying (Eph. 5:26-27)
     • sanctify (1 Cor. 6:11)
     • washing (Titus 3:5)
     • through the Word (James 1:18)
   • The church presented to Christ (Col. 1:22 | Rev.19:7-9)

2. It is nourishing (Eph. 5:28-29 | Gen. 2:24 | Matt. 11:28-30 | 1 Pet. 3:7)

3. It is modeling (Eph. 5:30-33)