COP 2016 BIBLE STUDY & HOME CELL WEEK 31

THE CHURCH OF PENTECOST BIBLE STUDY & HOME CELL WEEK 31

THE CHURCH OF PENTECOST - 2016 BIBLE STUDY OUTLINE

WEEK 31 - SUNDAY MORNING, JULY 31, 2016
TOPIC: EFFECTS OF HOMOSEXUALITY

Main Text: Romans 1:18-32
Memory Verse: Leviticus 20:13 If a man has sexual relations with a man as one does with a woman, both of them have done what is detestable. They are to be put to death; their blood will be on their own heads.

Introduction

Today, we shall conclude our study on Homosexuality with a discussion on its effects on the individual, family and society. The effects include increased vulnerability to sexually transmitted infections and child molestation by adult homosexuals which may initiate a vicious cycle of the practice. It could also lead to possible breakdown of the family structure with its attendant negative implications for social stability. Having identified the effects, our study will help us know some measures to take that would possibly avert such dire future implications.

Discussion Questions

1. What does the statement,  "God gave them over to their depraved minds” mean? Verse 26
2. What happened when God gave the evildoers over to shameful lusts? Verse 27-28
3. What are the eternal repercussions for those who indulge in these shameful lusts? 1 Cor. 6: 18, Gal 5: 18.
4. How will homosexuality affect the family structure and nurturing of children?
5. What do you think the Church and families can do:
i. To help those practising homosexuality to come out of its grips?
ii. To help the youth especially to stay away from all deceptions that lure people into the practice?

Conclusion

In our study, we realized that the total neglect of the knowledge and wisdom of God led to self-indulgence in shameful lusts and homosexuality. It is thus imperative to follow God’s counsel on every subject to avoid moral degeneration into acts like homosexuality. Our discussions also revealed severe negative implications of homosexuality for the individual, family life, social stability and nation building. We also learnt that those who indulge in homosexuality will not inherit the Kingdom of God, as well as the Church’s response to preserve human dignity. To avert this situation, parents must provide sex education to children.

Furthermore, they must be vigilant to detect abnormal sexual behaviours among children and also prevent molestation from adult homosexuals. Also, people must be enlightened on the harmful effects of homosexuality and the need to abstain from such practices. For those already suffering from the effects of homosexuality, we must direct them to the appropriate facility for counselling and rehabilitation.

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THE CHURCH OF PENTECOST - 2016 HOME CELL OUTLINE
WEEK 31 - SUNDAY EVENING, JULY 31, 2016
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