Objective of Series: To show how human relationships/sex/marriage are linked to deeper spiritual realities designed and lived out by God. Our relationship work best here on earth when they mirror the spiritual design. They reveal God and His love when our relationships are part of the design.

February 1, 2009 – Holy

Storyline: What is the design for relationships? Where did it come from? What is God’s example? Why is Jesus the Groom? Why must it be all about the groom. Parting Question #1: “is it Holy?”

February 8, 2009 – Healthy

Storyline: There is nothing more appealing than personal emotional, spiritual, physical health. Health attracts health and makes for healthy relationships and intimacy.

To be healthy is to be able to be naked and unashamed to the point that one can get beyond themselves and lavish themselves on the other person.

February 15, 2009 – Chuppah

Storyline: God designed intimate, committed relationships to work a certain way. There is a framework that intimate relationships should fit within in order to be as healthy and holy as they were meant to be. That framework points to certain situations that are good and others that should be avoided. A great metaphor to represent this framework is the chuppah used in traditional Jewish weddings. The chuppah is a small structure that represents the covering of God and the relationship and home that a married couple will join together to build as their marriage grows. Traditionally, the bride and groom stand under the chuppah during the marriage ceremony to represent their unity under God and their intention to be committed to one another. This Sunday we use the metaphor of the chuppah to talk about the timing of intimacy and who is allowed in, and who is not.

February 22, 2009 – Hot

Storyline: Sex is a beautiful experience designed by God using the passion and adoration that is invited between man and wife to mirror the relationship intended for God and His people. We will use scripture to show that, physically and spiritually, Humans were created to enjoy a “naked and unashamed” relationship with their spouse and with God.