Sermon Notes:
1. Corinth was a sexuality messed up city and society.
2. The Corinthian Church sent Paul a letter asking how they should approach human sexuality.
3. God teaches that human sexuality is a beautiful powerful thing. (Song of Solomon)
4. In the Song of Solomon, God gives a warning label to human sexuality, “Do not awaken love until its time.” (2:7; 3:5; 8:4)
5. God protects our human sexuality in the confines of marriage. (Proverbs 5; Hebrews 13:4)
6. Spiritually mature believers protect their human sexuality in the confines of marriage.
Follow-up Questions from Sunday:
Quick Review:
Looking back at your notes from this week’s teaching, was there anything you heard for the first time or that caught your attention, challenged, or confused you?
Icebreaker:
Have you ever been to Las Vegas? If so, what were your first impressions of the place? How does it view human sexuality?
Digging Deeper:
1. In 1 Corinthians 7:1-2, Paul began answering questions that the Corinthian church had about sexuality? As a young Christian, what were some of your questions and how does the Bible answer them?
2. Two thousand years ago, the city of Corinth was seen as a sexually messed up city and society. How would you describe our society today in America on this issue?
3. In the Song of Solomon, God places a warning label on sex—that we “not awaken it” until the right time. What do you think God is trying to protect us from?
4. Read Proverbs 5:7-8. Based on what Solomon says, what are some practical steps we can take to protect our relationships?
5. Read Proverbs 5:21-23. What differences should these verses make in our thoughts and decisions on human sexuality?
6. Read 1 Corinthians 6:15-20. What do you think is Paul’s point in this section of Scripture?
7. How has God given you clarity on human sexuality in your journey of meeting, knowing, and following Jesus?
Something to think about this week…
Martin Luther said of sexual temptation, “We can’t do anything about the birds flying over our head, but we can prevent them from building a nest in our hair.”