Matt 19:10-11; Mk 12:25; Jn 15:13-14 | Singleness and Celibacy in the Kingdom of God
September 3, 2022

Our fractured view of celibacy and singleness (Matt. 19:10-11)

A false

pitting us against each other.

We all, at some point, have a call to

and single-minded focus.

Celibacy and singleness point to a future

with God (Mark 12:25)

, while important, is not the end.

The gift of celibacy and singleness reflects the realized

of the Lamb.

Question: Where have you viewed singleness and celibacy as having a lack of purpose? How does the Scripture correct this?

A unique community and body together (John 15:13-14)

Our hyper-sexualized culture has robbed us of the

of deepened .

the bond for the benefit of the body.

Question: How are you encouraging your community to pick up their cross?

Bottom Line: Life is not about you, whether married or single. Christ is the pursuit and reward.