- know and identify God’s established guidelines for our sexual life;
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discover and understand that these God-given guidelines are for our good;
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identify displays of physical affection that can lead to sinful behavior; and
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develop God-pleasing guidelines for displaying physical affection.
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You will need the following:
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Note cards with these Bible texts printed out and numbered, to be read by youth in this order: (1) 1 Thessalonians 4:3; (2) Hebrews 13:4; (3) Proverbs 6:32; (4) Exodus 20:14; (5) 1 Corinthians 10:8; (6) Matthew 5:28; (7) 1 Corinthians 6:9-10; (8) Proverbs 6:27-28.
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An open, frank, and caring attitude. This topic can make us all nervous (some silliness during the discussion can be expected), but young people will appreciate your willingness to help and to listen.
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To be prepared to review the stories of Joseph and David.
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Pencils for everyone.
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Enough copies of the handout for everyone.
Download Can We Hold Hands…? (PDF)
Originally published in Youth Ministry Quarterly 90:3.
© 1994 by the Board for Youth Services, The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod, 1333 South Kirkwood Road, St. Louis, MO 63122.
Republished and revised in March 2011 for thESource.
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Filtered: Finding Your Identity and Purpose Through Christ
Our youth have a lot of big questions. Our God has a lot of big answers. This youth-led Bible study series is meant to equip the participants for a Christ-centered discussion of these big questions and how they impact their decisions for their future.
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