THE GOSPEL MARRIAGE: "A Covenant Community" -John 13-17

Speaker: Peter Cho

​We want to set our own terms for who we love and how we love, but just as God has revealed how two become one in the mystery of the marriage union, Jesus is calling the Church (his bride) to become ONE with one another, reflecting the “oneness” we share in Christ and the perfect community of love found in the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

See below for sermon slides and small group discussion questions. 

1. What do you find yourself most attracted to: beautiful sunsets/sunrises, beautiful beaches or beautiful mountains and why? Upon reading the quotes provided from Joshua Ryan Butler's book "Beautiful Union" does it change the way you see or appreciate the beauty in these things? 
2. Read Ephesians 1:9-10 & 2:12-16. In light of this idea of "two becoming one" how do you see this idea extending beyond a husband and wife and expanding to Christ and his Bride (the Church)? How do you feel we are doing at displaying this profound unity in diversity at ICC? 
3. Jesus' last words to his beloved disciples are captured in the gospel of John chapters 13-17. The sermon shows how union with Christ leads to 3 new things. Which struck you the most and why? 
   1. A new way (Jn 13:1-15)
   2. A new command (Jn 13:34, 15:12-13)
   3. A new identity (Jn 17:20-23)

​FOR MARRIED COUPLES OR MARRIED GROUPS: You can find additional resources or exercises that can help build your marriage click HERE (will add exercise #3 by end of day Thur, 9/19). Please use it to discuss with your spouse and/or a group with other couples.