1. REINVENTING THE FAMILY2 HUSBANDS, LOVE YOUR WIFE EPHESIANS 3:23-33

2. Definition: Reinvent- to recast something familiar or old into a different form. Restoration- to take something damaged and restore it to a better shape, or renew it. REINVENTING THE FAMILY2 HUSBANDS, LOVE YOUR WIFE

3. THE HEAD OF EVERY MAN IS CHRIST Headship is a position of a leader Husband means to rule, to dominate in a godly manner Husband is a lover like Christ is to the Church Husband is responsible for family well being Husband must meet the wifes spiritual, physical, and mental needs REINVENTING THE FAMILY2 HUSBANDS, LOVE YOUR WIFE

4. A HUSBAND IS A LOVER NOT A TYRANT He does not dictate or boss his family around ( Eph.5:25-27 nlt ) He is a loving, thoughtful servant to his family Like Christ he will give his life for his family Like Christ with love and kindness he will draw his family to him ( Jer.31:3 ) He who loves his wife loves himself ( Eph.5:28nlt) REINVENTING THE FAMILY2 HUSBANDS, LOVE YOUR WIFE

5. Four important Greek words: Erotic- eros-is a passion type love especially in a sexual relationship Storge- natural family affection; more human Philo- to be tender; affectionate as a friend to a friend. Agape- divine love which looks beyond our faults and see our need All of these are needed in the marriage. REINVENTING THE FAMILY2 HUSBANDS, LOVE YOUR WIFE

6. RESTORTATION OF THE FATHER Restoration is to take something damaged and restore it to a better shape. REINVENTING THE FAMILY2 HUSBANDS, LOVE YOUR WIFE

7. WHEN A MAN MAKE CHRIST THE HEAD: He becomes responsible He becomes accountable He becomes an example He treats his family like God treats him since God is our example REINVENTING THE FAMILY2 HUSBANDS, LOVE YOUR WIFE