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Session 9
Introduction
Sex within its intended domain of marriage is a special gift from God. But
even within marriage sex can fail to satisfy if it has lost its passion, its affection,
and its pleasure. Restore all three in your own marriage.
Is sex sinful?
What are some key passages that present God’s view of sex in marriage?
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-Marriage is sacred and honorable. Sex is good but not good when there
is fornication (sex before marriage) and adultery (sex during marriage with
another person).
-Is sex sinful? It depends!
• Proverbs 5:18-19.
-Enraptured means intoxicated or drank with your spouse. It an
experience of wonderful time, all the time.
-What is the book in the Bible that talks about sex?
-Song of Solomon. Hebrews culture, Jewish rabbi allows a man or a
woman to read it not until they reach 30. Why because it is sexual.
-Read Song of Solomon 2:1-6.
-Sex is tender, romantic, compassionate
What is God’s perfect will with sex in marriage? How do you glorify God
with sex? What is the will of God in sex? How should my wife respond
when I ask about it? How should I think as a man with the issue of sex?
How should I think as a woman with the issue of sex?
How does 1Corinthians 7:2-5 instruct husbands and wives about satisfying
one’s spouse sexually?
Principle #2: God commands you to fulfill your spouse’s sexual needs.
• Verse 3: “Let the husband render.” God commands us to render our
bodies to our spouse. “Render” means “to give/pay back.” A debt to pay.
-The word is imperative. It refers to the time when give your “I do.” The
exchange of “I dos” means that “I have a debt to my spouse and I will pay it.
-How do you that your spouse paid you? You ask your spouse.
-Sex is not an option it is an obligation.
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Principle #3: Fulfill your spouse’s sexual needs tenderly and affectionately.
• Verse 3b: Affection means loyalty, tender, careful. It means that I am
commanded to meet my spouse’ sexual need by being affectionate. Not
because I need it or he/she asked about it. I have to do it with tenderness
and affection.
Principle #4: God delegates authority over your body to your spouse.
• Verse 4: Authority=God took away the right to your body and give it to the
spouse. God literally came and took the authority of your body and give it
to your spouse. Why? To meet sexual drive.
-What is I’m tired? Pleasure!
-What is he/she wants more and more? Issue!
Principle #6: Restore sexual relations with your spouse after the agreed
time apart.
• Read verse 5:
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-Know means to perceive. Ask the question, are you weak? When is sex
important to you?
Conclusion
-How much does your spouse meets your sexual needs? Fulfilled!
Enjoyed!
-Man’s need is contentment, happy and loved. Is your husband loved?
-Woman’s need is affection and intimacy. Is your wife loved?