Description
What’s the relationship between the Bible and sex? This study demystifies Scripture to look honestly at what it has to say about our bodies, physical intimacy, identity and expression, intimacy and desire, and love. There is no shame, only a safe space and structure to explore these relevant topics within the context of God’s Holy Word.
Testimonials
“Young people yearn for real conversations, strong bible study and relevant faith practices. Fresh Outlook Bible Studies does just that, essential for our faith formation in the church.”
— Michelle Thomas-Bush, associate pastor for youth and their families at Myers Park Presbyterian Church
“Every once in a while, something comes along that I can use immediately and completely. The units in the Fresh Outlook Spring 2024 series fall into this category; they are superbly written, highly engaging, easy to use, and deep.
Yes, these units would make spring planning a breeze for your youth and young adult faith formation time. They are excellent. But don’t silo them just to your traditional Sunday School hour! These would be a wonderful choice to use in midweek enrichment classes … Imagine the power of a weekend-long family retreat using one of these units. … I’d also love to see church councils spend time with these lessons. Working together through some of the issues that matter most to our youth and young adults, learning new resources for these types of conversations, and acquiring knowledge to help make ministry decisions would all be invaluable. Get these. You won’t regret it.”
— Elizabeth Christie, Practical Resources for Churches resource center
“When you are in ministry with college students, you can spend hours looking for a good curriculum you can use for Bible study. Is the topic interesting? How much time will you have to spend editing it to work in your own context — and do you have that time? Do you have the materials you will need? Can you hand it to a student leader?
Look no further because the Fresh Outlook Bible Studies curriculum is here! Published by the Presbyterian Outlook, they are resources that can be trusted to combine an awareness of the spiritual lives of young adults with theological and biblical integrity. I highly recommend these easy-to-use resources.”
— Gini Norris-Lane, executive director of UKirk Campus Ministries in the Presbyterian Mission Agency
Format
“Sex and the Bible” includes four sessions:
Session 1: The Language of Sex
Session 2: Identity and Expression
Session 3: Intimacy and Desire
Session 4: Love
Each Fresh Outlook Bible Study includes four sessions. Each session offers the facilitators:
- Tips for preparation
- A supply list
- Suggestions for opening and closing prayers
- An introduction to the topic at hand and how Christians have understood it
- Opportunities to “try on” aspects of the topic
- Key takeaways
- Suggestions for inviting participants as co-leaders
You can save money by purchasing more than one Fresh Outlook lesson. Scroll down to “Bundle and save” to learn more.
What do I get when I purchase?
When you purchase “Sex and the Bible,” you will receive an email today including the material as a digital download.
Bundle and save
The Fresh Outlook series also includes the lessons: “God in the Mirror,” “Sex and the Bible,” “The Devil You Say,” “Breathe” “What’s Your Superpower?” “Revelation: Professing Christ Today” and “Badass Women of the Bible.”
If you purchase three lessons, you get a discount of $15 off your total order. Use the discount code “Fresh3” at checkout.
If you purchase six lessons, you get a discount of $30 off your total order. Use the discount code “Fresh6” at checkout.
See all Fresh Outlook lessons.
I want to learn more before I commit…
Learn about the thought process behind Fresh Outlook by watching our Facebook Live conversation with the spring 2024 Fresh Outlook authors: Maggie Alsup, Catherine Knott and Sarah Leer. This conversation demonstrates our goals for the curriculum, the topics we hope to address, and how some of the ideas can be applied. It is a great conversation to listen to if you want to know more about Fresh Outlook. It is also a helpful resource to share with any parents or other stakeholders.
Sample
Want a sample? You can view one here.
More Fresh Outlook
Did you know that Fresh Outlook Bible Studies is a limited series from the Outlook? Other lessons include: “God in the Mirror,” “What’s Your Superpower,” “The Devil You Say,” “Breathe” and “Badass Women of the Bible.”
See “Bundle and save” to learn about how you can save money by purchasing more than one lesson at a time.
About the author
Maggie Alsup lives on iced coffee, believes that Disney movies are for all ages, is obsessed with hippos and loves living in the foothills of the Ozarks. She currently serves as the chaplain at Lyon College, in Batesville, Arkansas, where she helps empower and equip students for the life and ministry of the church universal.
