Discussion Guide
This weekend we wrapped up our series on desires with the topic of Sex. We learned that sex is not evil or wrong when it is used the way God designed for it to be. Let’s discuss God’s plan for a healthy desire of sex.
What you will need: A Bible or your Bible app, a notebook, pen, and highlighter. The verses highlighted below are linked so that you can easily access them during your study time.
Jump Start
1. How is sex portrayed in our culture today? Do you think our views on sex are distorted?
2. Sex is not evil. Genesis 1:27-28, 1 Corinthians 6:18. Who created sex? How does that impact your view of sex? According to 1Corinthians what are we to flee from?
3. Sex is a desire not a need. Read 1 Corinthians 7:6-8, 1 Corinthians 6:13b. Based on this scripture is sex an absolute need? Why could it be a good thing if someone chooses to remain unmarried? How does the world’s emphasis on sexual identity differ from how God wants us to identify? Ultimately what was our body created for?
4. Sex is designed by God to be intimate. Read Genesis 2:22-25. What is the significance of God making woman out of man? How might this verse help someone who is struggling with the wrong desires?
Action Step: Remember, it’s not too late. God makes all things new. Ask Him to help you with your sexual desires. That they will line up with His plan. Ask Him to help you seek Him first.
Deeper
5. Read 2 Samuel 11:1-4. Was David following God’s design for marriage and sex or his own desires?
6. Read 2 Samuel 11:5, 2 Samuel 11:14-17. What were the results of David’s uncontrolled desires?