The church he lovesEphesians 5:25-32Length: Standard

1 Eat

Read the passage slowly, read it again, then retell it in your own words. If you can't retell it, read it once more.

• Read
• Reread
• Retell

2 Digest

Answer from what the passage actually says — stay in the text.

1. What does this passage show me about God?

   • How does Paul describe the way Christ loves the church?
   • What is Christ doing for the church, and what will she become?

2. What does it show me about people — and about myself?

   • How does your love for God's people compare with Christ's love for them?

3. What will I obey this week? (a concrete step, with a day)

   • What is one way you will serve or encourage other believers this week, as Christ gave himself for them?

4. Who will I tell?

   • Who has given up on God's people? How could you share how Christ loves the church?

3 Grow

Growth is God's part, not yours. Do the cycle faithfully and trust Him to give the growth (1 Corinthians 3:6–7).