Chapter 4 – Married to Christ
1. Marriage is used as a metaphor throughout scripture to describe Christ’s relationship with his people. What are some of the qualities of this relationship? (p. 47).
2. Read II Corinthians 11:1-3. What warning is Paul giving and what does this mean?
3. What things function for you as false lovers tempting you to spiritual adultery? (Some examples on page 50).
4. What attracts you to these false ‘lovers’?
5. What are the three ‘profound realities’ that are part of our union with Christ? (p. 51). Elaborate.
6. Read Colossians 1:15-24. What are the qualities of Christ, our bridegroom? Underline and spend time meditating.
7. Read Colossians 1:21-23 and 2:1-15. What are our three deficits and Christ’s three ways of filling those deficits as described on page 55? Why is it so important to understand this?
8. Top of page 56 quote, “The Christian life is built upon the foundation of (1) facing who you really are and (2) trusting who Christ truly is.” Why is this so essential to understand?
9. Which of your strengths and assets have the tendency to become liabilities in your relationship with Christ? (p. 57-end of chapter). Why does this happen?
10. How does your union with Christ shape the way you live in a currently difficult situation?
11. What was the key point for you in this chapter?
12. Action Point.
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