sexual sin & purity

Tamar's Story; Joseph Sent to Prison (Genesis 38-39a)

**Genesis 38 contains some adult material that may be inappropriate for young listeners.** With Joseph sold into slavery by his brothers and bound for Egypt, the story of Genesis takes a strange detour as we are introduced to Tamar, who, facing a terrible situation, deceives her father-in-law Judah and bears twins. We see how God

Tamar's Story; Joseph Sent to Prison (Genesis 38-39a) View Lesson

Tamar's Story; Joseph Sent to Prison (Genesis 38-39a) View Lesson

Problems in Jacob's Family (Genesis 33-35)

This lesson includes quite disturbing material: serious problems in Jacob’s family. While it might be tempting to skip over troubling stories that involve exploitation, violence, vengeance and unrestrained passion, there are important lessons to learn here as well.  This passage of Scripture also provides the backdrop for fascinating prophecies to be fulfilled at the birth

Problems in Jacob's Family (Genesis 33-35) View Lesson

Problems in Jacob's Family (Genesis 33-35) View Lesson

1 Corinthians 7:1-16 - Divorce and Remarriage, and Instructions to Married People (2016)

In this passage, Paul addresses specific issues related to those who are married in the church, including fasting, sexual relations, and divorce and remarriage.  This lesson covers Jesus' teaching on marriage, the foundation on which Paul builds. Jesus' teaching shocked his disciples, as it was a radical departure from societal norms. The challenge for us

1 Corinthians 7:1-16 - Divorce and Remarriage, and Instructions to Married People (2016) View Lesson

1 Corinthians 7:1-16 - Divorce and Remarriage, and Instructions to Married People (2016) View Lesson

1 Corinthians 6:12-20 - Immorality and the Body as the Temple of the Holy Spirit (2016)

In the second half of chapter six, Paul addresses immorality in the Corinthian church.  Paul explains the importance of the physical body, that Christians are united with Christ, and that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit.  This lesson looks at these blessings and the responsibility Christians have to keep their temples holy.  We

1 Corinthians 6:12-20 - Immorality and the Body as the Temple of the Holy Spirit (2016) View Lesson

1 Corinthians 6:12-20 - Immorality and the Body as the Temple of the Holy Spirit (2016) View Lesson

1 Corinthians 5 - Sexual Immorality and Expelling an Immoral Brother (2016)

In 1 Corinthians 5, Paul turns to a new and serious matter: the church's failure to expel from the congregation a brother involved in sexual immorality.  This lesson covers the Biblical definition of sexual immortality, Paul's and Jesus' admonition and example of dealing with Christians who refuse to repent of serious sin, the reasons why most

1 Corinthians 5 - Sexual Immorality and Expelling an Immoral Brother (2016) View Lesson

1 Corinthians 5 - Sexual Immorality and Expelling an Immoral Brother (2016) View Lesson

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