We are living in a cultural moment that says the biological sex I was born with may not be right for me. Children and adults are taking hormones and getting surgeries in an attempt to correct the error they feel in their bodies. Our culture says that these hormones and these surgeries will help a person feel whole and allow them to thrive, but is this true? What if our sexes are meant for something beyond our feelings? What if there is a grander picture of what it means to be human? On Sunday, we continue our Biblical Sexuality series with “Does My Sex Matter?” We welcome you to come and hear a different and much more beautiful story.
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MESSAGE STUDY NOTES (also as PDF download above)
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WARM UP
What do you wish the other sex knew about being your sex?
READ
Genesis 1:26-28, 31, 2:7-8, 15-18, 20-23; Psalm 33:20
TAKEAWAY
1. Male and female have equal worth
2. Our sex is assigned by God
3. Sexes tell a story
QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION
1. As the Bible describes the differences between male and female, what stood out to you? Why?
2. What do you think is behind the transgender movement?
APPLICATION
How do you think followers of Jesus should respond to transgender people and their advocates? Why?
FOR MENTORING
If you were mentoring (i.e. in a close relationship) someone who is struggling with their biological sex, what would you do? Why?
