J High Description
There are so many messages out there on the topic of sex. Some say that sex is "god" and it should be everything. Some say it's "gross" and that we shouldn't talk about it. But the Bible makes it clear that sex is something God designed as a "gift." By looking at 3 Hebrew words for love, we can see the picture of how God designed sex and why it's his gift for marriage.
Main points
Three Hebrew words for love:
Raya = friendship
Ahava = commitment
Dod = physical
We need all three for a healthy loving relationship.
J High Discussion Questions
What did you think of the video?
Matt mentioned in the video that there are three predominate viewpoints that we can have when talking or hearing about sex “God, Gross, or Gift”. Which of the three do you think that you have heard the most?
How can having the right view of what sex is help you in the future?
What could go wrong if you don’t have all three “flames” in a relationship?
How can we pray for you this week?
High School Description
The subject of sex and purity is very difficult to talk about because it is deeply personal. It is so important though, because it affects every part of our spiritual and physical lives. 1 Corinthians 6 breaks down our own justifications for sexual impurity and the reason our purity is important to a holy God who has called us to be holy as well.
Big Idea
A pure body runs from sin.
Key Verses
Romans 6:20-23
20 When you were slaves to sin, you were free from the control of righteousness. 21 What benefit did you reap at that time from the things you are now ashamed of? Those things result in death! 22 But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves of God, the benefit you reap leads to holiness, and the result is eternal life. 23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord
1 Corinthians 6:12-20
12 “I have the right to do anything,” you say—but not everything is beneficial. “I have the right to do anything”—but I will not be mastered by anything. 13 You say, “Food for the stomach and the stomach for food, and God will destroy them both.” The body, however, is not meant for sexual immorality but for the Lord, and the Lord for the body. 14 By his power God raised the Lord from the dead, and he will raise us also. 15 Do you not know that your bodies are members of Christ himself? Shall I then take the members of Christ and unite them with a prostitute? Never! 16 Do you not know that he who unites himself with a prostitute is one with her in body? For it is said, “The two will become one flesh.” 17 But whoever is united with the Lord is one with him in spirit. 18 Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins a person commits are outside the body, but whoever sins sexually, sins against their own body. 19 Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; 20 you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.
Colossians 3:5
5 Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry.
High School Questions
What food makes you sick just thinking about it?
Have you ever made a physical decision that you regretted later? Explain.
What makes it so hard for us to run away from sin?
Read 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 and focus in on “I have the right to do anything.” What is dangerous about this mindset?
What physical things in your life need to be removed for you to experience purity?