A Christ Like Home: 1.Christlike Husbands And Wives - Zac Poonen
Summary
A Christ-like home requires every member—husband, wife, father, mother, and children—to be conformed to the image of Christ. The central message is that true fulfillment comes not from external success but from actively seeking God's will, acknowledging when things are 'finished' (like the wine at Cana), and maintaining honesty. The speaker emphasizes that faith means believing God is more interested in redeeming and building a godly home than we are, even when facing deep struggles or perceived hopelessness.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Acknowledging our need honestly before GodJust like the marriage in Cana where the wine ran out, we must honestly admit when our joy is gone instead of pretending everything is fine.
Believing God is on our sideFaith means believing God is more interested in building a godly home than we are, and that with Him on our side no situation is hopeless.
Trusting God's promises in every trialGod will never allow us to be tested beyond our ability and always makes a way of escape through married life's trials.1 Corinthians 10:13
Being filled with the Holy Spirit as the foundationThe true introduction to a godly home is being filled with the Spirit, leading to a heart of thanksgiving, song, and mutual respect.
Loving your wife as your own bodyChrist is the head of the church, and husbands must view their wives as their own body—caring for them with deep sensitivity rather than acting like dictators.
Following the Good Shepherd's exampleA husband must go ahead of his family to take risks, speak tenderly, provide spiritual protection, and work hard without laziness.John 10:11
Accepting the husband as head through Christ's exampleJust as Jesus was equal to God yet subjected Himself for redemption, a wife willingly demonstrates the beauty of submission to her husband.1 Corinthians 11:3
Winning an unconverted husband without a wordWives suffering under a disobedient spouse should follow Christ's example of entrusting themselves to God and winning their husbands through quiet, godly behavior.1 Peter 3:1
Being a hidden helper like the Holy SpiritGod made woman as a helper to man, mirroring how the Holy Spirit supports selflessly from behind without demanding personal credit.
Leaving parents to cleave to your spouseThe first commandment in the Bible is for a man to leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, making decisions together as one.
Staying out of debt and living simplyCouples must stay within their financial circle and avoid borrowing money or using credit cards, because debt acts like a serpent's bite.
