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Biblical Marriage Genesis 2:18-25; Leviticus 18:22; 20:13; Romans 1:16-28; 1 Corinthians 6:9-11; Ephesians 5:21-29; 1 Timothy 1:9-10. In 2012 only 9 states legalized same-sex marriage. In 2015 only 15 states have not legalized same-sex marriage .
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Biblical Marriage Genesis 2:18-25; Leviticus 18:22; 20:13; Romans 1:16-28; 1 Corinthians 6:9-11; Ephesians 5:21-29; 1 Timothy 1:9-10
In 2012 only 9 states legalized same-sex marriage. In 2015 only 15 states have not legalized same-sex marriage. In the summer of 2015 the Supreme Court could make a ruling legalizing same-sex marriage across the U.S. This emergence is no accident, it has been planned for years.
DESENSITIZATION JAMMING CONVERSION
5 facts about the Modern Family Americans are putting off life’s big milestones. Today, an American woman, on average, is expected to have 1.9 children. Some 3 million (37% of) lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender adults have had a child at some point in their lives. Families today are more blended and differently constructed. Intermarriage among people of different races is increasingly common. In 1980, just 7% of all marriages in the U.S. were between spouses of a different race or ethnicity.
Which of the following factors has the most damaging impact on biblical marriage? Divorce – Same-sex marriage – Co-habitation How has society changed in regards to each of these areas in the past 50 years, 25 years, 10 years, 5 years? What are the greatest factors contributing to these changes? What do you think our society will look like in 30 years in regards to marriage?
Discussion Guide: • 1. What are the key truths in the first marriage? • (Genesis 1:18-25) • Marriage between a man and a woman was God’s design • God didn’t want Adam to be alone • They became one flesh • New married couples are to live on their own • There should be no shame in marriage
Discussion Guide: 2. Why is the biblical design for marriage under attack in our society?
Discussion Guide: • According to (Ephesians 5:21-29) what does it take to have a successful marriage? • a. Submission • b. Unconditional love • c. Sacrifice • d. Sanctification
Discussion Guide: 4. How has separation and divorce damaged the importance of marriage in society?
Discussion Guide: 5. What does (Leviticus 18:22) teach about same-sex relationships? They are an abomination.
Discussion Guide: 6. If you have a guy friend who is involved in a relationship and he asks you your beliefs about (Leviticus 18:22; 20:13) how would you respond?
Discussion Guide: 7. Does (Romans 1:21-28) sound like a description of our society? Why or why not?
Discussion Guide: 8. How can a Christ-follower stand up for what is right but still live a grace-filled life?
Discussion Guide: 9. What point was Paul making to the Corinthians in (1 Corinthians 6:9-11)? Paul was addressing the Corinthian Christians and encouraging them to not practice ungodly things like the non-believers.
Discussion Guide: 10. How does this list demonstrate that we all need a savior?
Discussion Guide: 11. Paul states that homosexuality is on a long list of sins in (1 Timothy 1:9-10) that is contrary to sound teaching. Why does homosexuality seem to be singled out in our society? It’s a main agenda item in our society and is getting full court pressure from those supporting it.
Discussion Guide: 12. Has your view of homosexuality changed in the past 10 years? If so, how?
Share examples of relatives, friends or associates who might fall into the categories in the case studies. (No names please.) Share how you have reacted to a particular situation. If you took a stand for the Christian lifestyle, did it affect your relationship? Pray for the strength to show the love of Christ this coming week.