Introduction: We can better understand what the Lord expects of His church by studying His relationship to it 

AS KING-- Loyalty, Obedience, Sacrifice, Tribute, Life 

AS BRIDEGROOM-- Undivided affection, Chastity, Name 

AS HEAD-- Harmony, Submission, Strength, Growth 

AS PURCHASER-- Quality, Service, Beauty 

Sermon Outline by Thomas Winter Butterfield