SEXY christians - Baker Publishing Group

The PurposeHome PlayEvery game has its ground rules, and Home Play is no different.Use these to keep the playing field level when you respondto your spouse: (1) Avoid “you” statements. Instead, talkabout your own actions, thoughts, and feelings. (2) Listen.Don’t give advice or attempt to psychoanalyze your spouse.(3) If tempers flare, disengage and pray.1. Take time to reflect on the title of this book. Circle theanswer that best describes the first thing that came tomind when you saw it.a. What on earth is a “Sexy Christian”?b. Oh no, another book about wrapping yourself inplastic wrap or painting each other’s toenails.c. What a great idea!d. I don’t know what that is, but it definitely soundsinteresting.2. The authors define biblical intimacy as “being uncomfortablyclose and vulnerable with another imperfecthuman.” Can you name a couple who you believe practicesbiblical intimacy? If so, discuss the things youadmire about their relationship.3. Do you agree that “Christians have a unique advantagewhen it comes to having a great sex life” (page 21)? Whyor why not?4. In the story that opens this chapter, Ted describes theway God used a pointed question and a time of prayerto help restore a broken marriage. Take this opportunityto pray with your spouse, if possible, about your studyof this material. The prayer can be as simple and shortas you like. Just take turns speaking to God from yourheart. Then watch to see what he does. 30Dr. Ted Roberts and Diane Roberts,Sexy Christians: The Purpose, Power, and Passion of Biblical Intimacy,Baker Books, a division of Baker Publishing Group, © 2011. Used by permission.