1. In Ephesians, Paul informs his audience that it is only in Christ that spiritual blessings such as sonship, redemption and forgiveness can be found - Eph 1:1-7
This call to be in Christ requires one to join in with others and form a spiritual dwelling, a holy temple in the Lord having been reconciled to both God and our fellow man through the Gospel and the new way of thinking that it provides - Eph 2:13-22
This new life manifests itself as we take on responsibilities in a new community wherein we seek to edify the whole body and live in a pure manner that reflects the holiness of the Lord who saved us - Eph 4:11-13, 15-16
THE NEED FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH
Paul expresses the need for spiritual growth in chapter four by informing us of the negative consequences of failing to grow - vs
Throughout chapter 4 and chapter 5 we see that the lack of spiritual growth can and will be manifest in sinful actions - “but you did not learn Christ in this way” - Eh 4:20
In chapter 6, Paul speaks to our responsibilities as those in Christ as demonstrated through our relationships, “children obey your parents in the Lord” is an example of one such responsibility

2. A “Helper Suitable”
God made man in His image and commanded him to fill the earth with image bearers - Gen 1:28
Man was incapable of keeping this charge alone
God’s response was to make a “helper suitable” - Gen 2:18

3. A “Helper Suitable”
helper (ezer) - “help in the sense of aid and support and is used of the Lord’s aiding his people in the face of enemies (Ps 20:2-3; 121:1–2; 124:8)” (New American Commentary)
The woman makes it possible for the man to do what he could not do alone

4. A “Helper Suitable” suitable - “corresponding to” (BDB)
Someone standing beside, equal and adequate to the man, able to provide what he cannot
This phrase embraces and explains the differences between men and women

5. A “Helper Suitable”
Needed in the work of nourishing, training and instructing
By aiding in teaching Tim 1:5; 3:14-15
By supporting the father in his efforts to train and instruct

6. The Reverent Teacher
Demonstrating consistency between life and message - Titus 2:2-3
Teaching those over whom you have influence and authority
Instructing in the practical aspects of demonstrating faith

7. The Worthy Woman
Offering spiritual service in the home - Prov 31:10-31
As “a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised”
By looking “well to the ways of her household”