The world celebrates and encourages sexual sin. The Bible has a different message.
Talking Points:
- Paul is preparing the Thessalonians for a hard conversation. 1 Thessalonians 4:1-2
- Followers of Jesus are called to see sexuality God’s way, not the world’s. 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5
- Unrepentant sexual sin is tantamount to rejecting God and his Holy Spirit. 1 Thessalonians 4:7-8, 1 Corinthians 6:18-19
Discussion:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- Describe the challenges you’ve faced trying to live out biblical values in our culture today.
- Read 1 Thessalonians 4:1-2. Share a time another believer challenged you about a sin issue in your life. How did they do at framing the message? How did you respond?
- Read 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5 and Romans 1:24-31. How does our culture talk about sexuality today? What does Paul list as sins in the Romans passage? What sins would you add to the list?
- Read 1 Thessalonians 4:7-8. What does it mean to be “holy”? How have you ignored God’s standard in past choices and what was the result?
- Read 1 Corinthians 6:18-19. What sins do you need to run from today? What does repentance look like in that situation? What safeguards need to be put in place to have victory in that area?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
