God has created every single one of us. But we can't pin on God every instinct and preference we experience.
Talking Points:
- We’ve all been born a bit wrong, which means we can’t trust our feelings and instincts about ourselves. Sin has distorted our view. Romans 6:6-7
- Jesus taught that we need to say “no” to our distorted self and become the real self that God created us to be. It means denying ourselves to follow him which actually helps us to be more the person God created us to be. John 3:3, Matthew 16:24, 2 Corinthians 5:17
- When the Bible says we were created “male and female,” it is talking about a binary characteristic and not a blend. God himself is above gender but he came up with the ideas that define masculinity and femininity.
Discussion:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- Read Genesis 1:27. Do you agree that everyone has value? Which types of people do you struggle to treat with dignity and respect?
- Read Romans 6:6-7. How have you seen sin taint your view of life? How have you see it wreck people’s lives?
- Read John 3:3. Is it offensive to think that we’ve all be born a bit wrong? Why or why not?
- Read Matthew 16:24. Do you think it’s fair of Jesus to ask us to deny ourselves? Do you think he asks everyone to do this, and if so, in what ways?
- Read 2 Corinthians 5:17. How has your life been transformed since putting your faith in Jesus?
- How does this topic help you to think about the LGBTQ community?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
