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The Power of The Gospel for Family Life: A Husband’s Calling to Love Ephesians 5:25-27 Summary: Have you ever been to a wedding? If you have, then you know what happens at the beginning: the doors open, the groom is standing in front, and the bride appears with her Dad to walk her down the aisle. Everyone stands and every eye is fixed on the beauty of the bride! But have you ever noticed the groom? Take a look sometime. His eyes light up and he's smiling the biggest smile in the world! He's amazed and thrilled as his bride will soon be presented to him! Its a great moment that reminds us of what Jesus thinks of us. We are his bride, the church. Today let's think about what Jesus thinks of us, and how that should help teach husbands how to love their wives. Outline: For husbands to truly love their wives, they must know the love of Jesus: 1. His love for His church 2. His willingness to take the cross 3. His work for our cleansing 4. His goal for the consummation (heaven!) Ephesians 5:25 Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her...