From Sunday's teaching on Gospel Patriarchy from 1 Peter 3:1 - 7:

How does the concept of 'gospel patriarchy' differ from worldly patriarchy, and why is it important to distinguish between the two when discussing biblical marriage roles?

In what ways have you seen cultural egalitarianism influence your own understanding of gender roles, and how might Scripture challenge those assumptions?

Peter describes a wife's 'gentle and quiet spirit' as precious in God's sight—how does this contrast with what modern culture values in women, and what does true biblical strength look like?

The sermon states that God may not answer a husband's prayers if he fails to honor his wife properly—how does this reality affect your understanding of the weight of marital responsibility?

How can Sarah serve as a model of loyalty despite her imperfections, and what does her example teach us about faithfulness in difficult circumstances?

What does it mean practically for a husband to live with his wife 'in an understanding way,' and how might this look different from simply knowing about her intellectually?

The preacher warns against wives becoming 'leaky faucets' and husbands becoming stereotypes—which cultural pressures make these temptations most difficult to resist in your own life?

How does viewing the husband as the 'federal head' of the home, representing Christ to the family, change the way we understand both authority and sacrifice in marriage?

In what ways does the curse of Genesis 3 still manifest in marriages today, and how can the gospel actively reverse these patterns of dysfunction?

If gospel patriarchy is meant to roll back the effects of the fall and restore human flourishing, what would a fully redeemed Christian marriage look like in practical, everyday terms?

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