Sex is everywhere. It is used in advertisements, in entertainment, and it is one of the most popular searches on the world wide web. Yet while being sexually crazed, our culture also appears sexually unfulfilled – why? In “Does Sex Matter,” we explore the purpose of sex from a biblical point of view and unveil God’s design in creating sex. This is the story you won’t hear in sex-ed. Sunday is week 2/6 of our series: Biblical Sexuality.
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MESSAGE STUDY NOTES
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WARM UP
What do you think makes this subject so difficult to talk about for some people?
READ
Genesis 2:20-25; Matthew 19:6; I Corinthians 6:12-13, 15-20; II Timothy 3:1-2
TAKEAWAY
Modern Sex Assumptions:
1. Sex is merely for pleasure
2. Sexual fulfillment is measured by what we get out of it
3. Repression of sexual desires causes psychological harm
4. Sex should be void of negative emotions (guilt, shame, regret)
QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION
1. Do you agree with any of the modern sex assumptions? If so, why? If not, why not?
2. Describe what you imagine “oneness” with God to be like.
APPLICATION
What do you think God is saying to you in this message? Why?
FOR MENTORING
“You can’t really mentor (faith-train) someone without broaching the subject of sexuality.” Do you agree or disagree? Why?
