Alexandria Covenant Church
Marriage, Motive, and Mission
As chosen people, we live out our calling through the relationships we have in this world. Peter explained this to his audience as citizens and employees, and now he is turning to marriage. Marriage is a means to illustrate the gospel when wives and husbands are motivated by their calling to live on mission for God. --- Life is full of challenges, yet as Christians we are called to live holy lives, reflecting God's character in every part of life. While enduring suffering and hardship is never easy, Jesus, our living hope, gives hope in difficult times. Throughout the letter of 1 Peter, we are reminded of the transformative power of God's amazing grace, the need to endure trials with patience, and the importance of trusting God by living in obedience to His word.
Locations & Times
Alexandria Covenant Church
4005 Dakota St, Alexandria, MN 56308, USA
Sunday 8:00 AM
Sunday 9:30 AM
Sunday 11:00 AM
1. Be Subject to Her Own Husband
1 Peter 3:1a ESV
Likewise, wives, be subject to your own husbands…
1 Corinthians 15:28 ESV
When all things are subjected to him, then the Son himself will also be subjected to him who put all things in subjection under him, that God may be all in all.
2. Be a Spiritual Leader by Example
1 Peter 3:1b ESV
so that even if some do not obey the word, they may be won without a word by the conduct of their wives
Matthew 18:15 ESV
“If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother.
1 Peter 3:3a ESV
Do not let your adorning be external…
1 John 2:15-17 ESV
Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride of life—is not from the Father but is from the world. And the world is passing away along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God abides forever.
1. Be Selfless and Walk With God
1 Peter 3:7a ESV
Likewise, husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way…
Philippians 2:4 ESV
Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.
1 Peter 3:7b ESV
…so that your prayers may not be hindered
Ephesians 5:25 ESV
Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her
The Qualities of a Godly Spouse are Motive and Mission Consistent With Being a Chosen People