33. Sex and same sex marriage - 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8
A.S.K. - 33
Read 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 and pages 139-142 of A.S.K.
Questions from the Bible reading
1. What was the purpose of Paul’s teaching to the Christians in Thessalonica? (v1)
2. Where does Paul get his authority from to teach Christians how to live? (v2)
3. What does the word ‘sanctified’ mean? (v3)
4. Why does a Christian need to learn to control their body – can’t everyone just do this anyway? (v4)
5. To whom is Paul referring when he writes about the “heathen”? (v5)
6. How can a person “take advantage” of another person – what does that mean? (v6)
7. What does the word “holy” mean and how does it apply to our lives? (v7)
8. Draw a picture, or write a summary, of Paul warning Christians not to reject his teaching. (v8)
Questions from the book
1. What is the Bible’s view of sex?
2. What is the important limit which God has put around sex and how does Genesis describe it?
3. What horrible things have come into human experience as a result of the wrong use of sex?
4. What is Jesus’ view of marriage and does it allow for “same sex marriage”?
5. What does Paul say about Christians and sexual immorality in 1 Corinthians 6?
6. Write a prayer in which someone prays for a friend who wants to be married in God’s way.
Questions to do at home
1. Ask a Christian you know to explain the particular dangers of sexual immorality they see in our culture.
2. Think about your reply to a friend who says to you, “God hates gay people.”
3. Should a Christian ever attend an event which celebrates a same sex marriage?