At Trailhead, we believe that church is not just about growing in God’s Word but doing so in community. We have designed this study guide to help you follow along with Sunday’s message. Study the scriptures, take notes, and then reinforce what you learned by answering a few questions. Ask others to join you in discussion, whether it be with your family or your Trailhead study group. Let’s have church!
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Interactive Scriptures and Notes
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Philippians 4:19 (NIV)
And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.
Lamentations 3:22-24 (NLT)
22 The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease. 23 Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning. 24 I say to myself, “The Lord is my inheritance; therefore, I will hope in him!”
Are you getting a right need met the wrong way? —Chip Judd (Marriage & Family Counselor)
We all need…*
Love
Encouragement
Significance
Women need…
Security
Affection
Open Communication
Leadership
Men need…
Honor
Sex
Fellowship
Domestic Support
Genesis 2:25 (NIV)
Adam and his wife were both naked, and they felt no shame.
Every person should ask these questions regarding intimacy:
1. Can I trust this person completely with area of my life?
2. Am I fully devoted and committed to my spouse?
3. Is there something holding me back?
1 Corinthians 7:3-9 (NLT)
3 The husband should fulfill his wife’s sexual needs, and the wife should fulfill her husband’s needs. 4 The wife gives authority over her body to her husband, and the husband gives authority over his body to his wife. 5 Do not deprive each other of sexual relations, unless you both agree to refrain from sexual intimacy for a limited time so you can give yourselves more completely to prayer. Afterward, you should come together again so that Satan won’t be able to tempt you because of your lack of self-control. 6 I say this as a concession, not as a command.7 But I wish everyone were single, just as I am. Yet each person has a special gift from God, of one kind or another. 8 So I say to those who aren’t married and to widows—it’s better to stay unmarried, just as I am. 9 But if they can’t control themselves, they should go ahead and marry. It’s better to marry than to burn with lust.
Key ingredients for great sex:
1. Great sex for a woman begins with communication, appreciation, and affection.
2. Great sex for a man begins with appreciation, affection, and admiration.
Talk About It
Keep your relationship progress going. Take time this week to talk through the questions below.
1. What is one fun thing you would like to add into our relationship?
2. What communication do you need more from me?
3. Do you feel that I am grateful for you? How can I show more gratefulness to you?
4. What topic is the most difficulty for you to discuss with me?
5. Do you feel like we have enough sex?
6. What’s your biggest dream for our marriage?
7. How can I pray for you?