GROUP LEADER'S NOTE
This week's message was about sex. This can be a difficult thing to discuss in a group setting. We have groups that are comprised of married couples, singles, all men, all women, younger people, older people, etc. Because of your specific group dynamic, you may need to tailor the conversation a bit. If the following questions don’t dig deep enough for your group, then don’t hesitate to add questions that will take you deeper. If your group is new, it may not be ready for this discussion, and you may want to just hang out this time. Use your own discretion.
READ / DISCUSS
Scott pointed out that in the culture that the Bible was written in, the Roman world had a view of sex that was much like ours today. What are some things that our culture gets wrong about sex? What are the effects of these errant ways of thinking?
Sex is more than a physical thing. It is also spiritual. This is why divorce, and break-ups of sexual relationships are so difficult. Jesus draws a connection between outward physical acts, and our inner being…
Matthew 5:27-28
You have heard that it was said, "You shall not commit adultery." But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.
Why does our society compartmentalize inward thoughts away from outward actions?
Why does Jesus insist that the two are insuperable?
The bottom line is that no matter what we have done or thought about doing, God's grace is bigger than our sin. Read John 8:1-11.
How does Jesus address the woman's accusers?
How does Jesus address the woman?
What does this teach us about how we should deal with sexual sin in other people's lives?
What does this teach us about handling sexual sin in our own lives?
PRAY FOR YOUR GROUP
Pray that we will be people who embrace God's model for all of relationships in our lives. Pray specifically for those who deal with sexual guilt, addictions, dysfunctions, and paste experiences that hinder the health of our intimate relationships.
PRAY FOR FCC
Pray that FCC will be a place where people can experience the grace of Jesus in spite of their failings. Pray that we will show grace and love and hope to people who need a new beginning.
PRAY FOR OUR GLOBAL PARTNERS
Pray for FCC Global Partners Nilda Cruz and Deaf Ministries International, in the Philippines as they meet the needs of marginalized people groups, communicate God's love, and empower the people they serve to be leaders and influential voices, sharing the hope of Jesus, in their own communities.