God’s Glorious Design of Headship in the Family (Husbands/Fathers)

Sermon Notes

Proposition: In this sermon we will scratch the surface of 3 vital components concerning God’s design of male headship in the family, which is for His glory and for our good.

1. Biblical Definition of “Husband” and “Father” in the Context of Marriage
   a. Marriage (Gen 2:18-25)
   b. Husband
   c. Father

2. Theological Appreciation of the Roles of Husband and Father
   a. Christ as Husband (Eph 5:25–27)
   b. God as Father (Matt 7:11)

3. Practical Implications for Husbands and Fathers
   a. Husband
   i. Positive (1 Pet 3:7)
   ii. Negative (Col 3:19)
   b. Father
   i. Positive (Eph 6:4)
   1. Discipline (Hebrews 12:4–11)
   2. Instruction (Deut 6:4–7)
   ii. Negative (Col 3:21)