Chapter One (Growing in the Lord) – Questions for Husbands

1. What is your most common excuse or rationale for not having time for spiritual growth, and how does it hold up to the truth of Matthew 6:33?

2. How do you think the three verses in Psalm 119:9-11 could help a husband with temptation, and what truths do 1 Corinthians 10:12-13 add for promoting purity.

3. Read both Ephesians 4:13-14 and Hebrews 5:12-14. Then jot down two ways you can grow in wisdom and discernment.

4. What impressed you most about Joshua, and which one of the four areas of greatness in his life will you pursue?

5. How do you think improving your growth in the Lord will improve your marriage?

6. Because growing in the Lord really matters in your marriage, what one “little thing” can you do this week to promote your growth in the Lord?

Chapter One (Growing in the Lord) – Questions for Wives

Look at these verses in your Bible and note what each says about spiritual growth.

Matthew 6:33 –

2 Peter 3:18 –

1 Peter 2:1 –

Hebrews 5:12-13 –

In your own words, describe a woman after God’s own heart according to…

Psalm 63:8 –

Acts 13:22 –

Romans 12:2 –

Psalm 139 offers help for the heart that desires to follow after God. What do verse 23-24 say you can do to constantly improve your heart?

How do you think improving your growth in the Lord will improve your marriage?

Because growing in the Lord really matters in your marriage, what one “little thing” can you do this week to promote your growth in the Lord?