Discussion Questions

Note: please exercise wisdom and discretion in this week’s conversations. You may consider separate conversations with men and women this week. For those who have experienced significant pain due to sexual sin, consider meeting with one of the pastors or a trusted biblical counselor as part of your healing journey.

1. Why do many people view the Bible (or God) as anti-sex or anti-pleasure? What is a more biblical perspective on sex? What passages help us understand God’s design for sex?

2. As appropriate, share with your group ways that your life has been harmed by sexuality not lived out God’s way. And even more, share how the gospel has brought grace and love and healing into your life.

3. What is holiness and why is it so important to remember that we have been set apart? How does a gospel holiness affect every aspect of our lives? How is holiness different from both legalism and license?

4. We can’t expect those who don’t know God to live like those who do. Rather than casting judgment or being frustrated, what are some more profitable ways to interact with people and a culture that is steeped in ungodly sexuality?

Prayer Points

1. Pray that God would bring deep forgiveness into our lives where we have failed and sinned with our sexuality.

2. Pray that God would bring full cleansing into our lives where others have sinned against us sexually.

3. Pray that we would honor God with self-control, but also by enjoying God’s good gift of sexuality in a way that honors him.

4. Pray that we would not be angry or frustrated at a culture who doesn’t know God and does not honor him. Rather, pray for opportunities to share the gospel of Jesus.