A House On Fire (Week 6) - The Bedroom
Summary:
In the sermon "The Bedroom," Brad discusses the negative state of marriages and relationships in our culture, supported by statistics and descriptors like "broken" and "distant." He emphasizes that God's design is far greater, highlighting biblical values such as commitment and love. Brad urged us to make a deliberate choice about the direction of their marriages and families. He explores the biblical understanding of sex, marriage, and relationships, emphasizing their spiritual and covenantal nature. The sermon concludes with hope for restoration and healing, encouraging listeners to align their lives with God's design for greater fulfillment.
Scripture:
Joshua 24:15, Matthew 7:24-27, Matthew 19:3-6, Ephesians 5:31, Hebrews 13:4, 1 Corinthians 6:18-20, Proverbs 4:23, Ezekiel 18:21-22, Ephesians 2:1-10
Discussion Questions:
How do you think our society's understanding of marriage, relationships, and sex differs from God's design as discussed in the sermon?
In the sermon, Pastor McMahan talked about the negative words our society uses to describe marriages and relationships, and how God's design for them is based on peace, security, commitment, trust, and love.
What are some ways you can work to align your own understanding with God's design, and how can you encourage others to do the same?
Based on Joshua 24:15, how can making a commitment statement like 'As for me and my house, we are ____' help guide our decisions and actions in our relationships and family life?
Pastor McMahan referred to Joshua 24:15 to urge listeners to make a deliberate choice about the direction they want their marriages and families to go.
What is your personal commitment statement, and how can you put it into action in your own life?
Why is it important for us to base our understanding of sex, marriage, and relationships on Scripture, as Jesus and Paul did?
The sermon highlighted that Jesus and Paul always pointed back to Genesis to emphasize God's original design and intention for sex, marriage, and relationships.
How can scripture study and prayer help you better align your thoughts and actions with God's intent for these areas of your life?
Drawing from the discussion on shame and healing, how can we find forgiveness and restoration in our own experiences related to sex and intimacy?
The sermon mentioned Ezekiel 18:21-22 and Ephesians 2:1-10 to emphasize God's mercy, love, and grace that offer a path to restoration and healing.
What are some ways you can actively seek and accept God's forgiveness and healing in your own life, and how can you be a supportive source of encouragement for others?
