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So, when we think about the church as the bride of Christ, we can see it’s not just about love—it’s also about learning from Jesus, who leads and cares for His people. | So, when we think about the church as the bride of Christ, we can see it’s not just about love—it’s also about learning from Jesus, who leads and cares for His people. | ||
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=== Questions: Marriage and Teaching === | |||
# What are the two meanings of the Hebrew word '''לקח (laqach)''', and how do they relate to marriage and teaching? | |||
# How does the idea of learning from each other make marriage about more than just love and promises? | |||
# In what ways is the church’s relationship with Christ similar to a marriage? | |||
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=== Questions: Learning from Christ === | |||
# Why does Paul encourage women to learn from their husbands, and how does this reflect the church learning from Christ? | |||
# How does Christ, as the "husband" of the church, help the church grow in faith? | |||
# Why is learning from Christ’s teachings an important part of the church’s relationship with Him? | |||
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=== Questions: The Church as Christ’s Bride === | |||
# Why is the church called the "bride of Christ"? | |||
# How is the church’s relationship with Christ similar to the relationship between students and their teacher? | |||
# What does learning from Christ’s teachings help the church achieve? | |||
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=== Questions: Doctrine and Spiritual Growth === | |||
# What is doctrine, and why is it an important part of the church’s spiritual growth? | |||
# How does learning Christ’s teachings shape the church in faith and holiness? | |||
# In what ways does the church’s learning from Christ prepare it for His return? | |||
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'''Conclusion: Growing in Faith''' | '''Conclusion: Growing in Faith''' | ||
In conclusion, the relationship between Christ and the church is a beautiful picture of marriage, where the church learns from Christ and grows spiritually. Christ, as the "husband," teaches and guides the church, helping it become more like Him. This understanding shows us how important it is to learn from Christ as we grow in our faith. | In conclusion, the relationship between Christ and the church is a beautiful picture of marriage, where the church learns from Christ and grows spiritually. Christ, as the "husband," teaches and guides the church, helping it become more like Him. This understanding shows us how important it is to learn from Christ as we grow in our faith. | ||
