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Go beyond the book and take a deeper, biblical look at the topic of great sex in marriage. Designed to be experienced with The Language of Sex Study Guide.

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Publié par	Baker Publishing Group
Date de parution	01 avril 2008
Nombre de lectures	0
EAN13	9781441225757
Langue	English

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2008 Gary Smalley and Ted Cunningham
Published by Revell a division of Baker Publishing Group P.O. Box 6287, Grand Rapids, MI 49516-6287 www.revellbooks.com
Revell edition published 2014
ISBN 978-1-4412-2575-7
Previously published by Regal Books
Ebook edition originally created 2011
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means-for example, electronic, photocopy, recording-without the prior written permission of the publisher. The only exception is brief quotations in printed reviews.
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data is on file at the Library of Congress, Washington, DC.
All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version ®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan Publishing House. All rights reserved.
Other versions used are:
ASV— The American Standard Version, Thomas Nelson and Sons, first published in 1901.
THE MESSAGE— Scripture taken from THE MESSAGE. Copyright © 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2000, 2001, 2002. Used by permission of NavPress Publishing Group.
Contents
I NTRODUCTION

S ESSION 1 T HE F OUNDATIONS OF H ONOR AND S ECURITY
Chapters 1–3 in The Language of Sex

S ESSION 2 C ELEBRATE D IFFERENCES AND D ISCOVER C OMMUNICATION
Chapters 4–6 in The Language of Sex

S ESSION 3 F OREPLAY , I NTERCOURSE AND C REATIVITY
Chapters 7–9 in The Language of Sex

S ESSION 4 T HE S PIRITUAL D IMENSIONS OF S EX
Chapter 10 in The Language of Sex

S ESSION 5 R ESOLVING C ONFLICT AND G UARDING Y OUR M ARRIAGE
Chapters 11–12 in The Language of Sex

S ESSION 6 A NSWERS TO THE B IGGIES
The Appendix in The Language of Sex

L EADER’S G UIDE

Introduction
The Language of Sex Study Guide is designed to be used in conjunction with The Language of Sex book and DVD. Whether you enjoy the study with your spouse, in a small group or as part of a church seminar, we encourage you to share what you’re learning with those closest to you! Talk about the questions and Scriptures with your spouse, friends and mentors. As you grow closer to God and your spouse over the course of the study, don’t be shy about sharing the good news of what God is doing in your life.
Each section begins with an introduction, followed by some open-ended questions, “For Starters,” which are designed to get the discussion going. After you complete that section, you’ll want to watch the DVD to see Gary and Ted share their thoughts and insights on the material. Then it’s time for “Discussion and Study,” the main section of each session. You’ll want to keep your Bible nearby. There are lots of great Scriptures and questions to reflect on and discuss. Next there will be an easy-to-remember summary called “Taking It with You” to help you internalize what you’ve learned, and last you’ll have the opportunity to put these lessons into practice before the next session by selecting at least one of three options from “Putting It into Practice.”
Our hope and prayer for you is that God will use this study to awaken your heart for Him and for your spouse. And that you’ll discover the marriage you never thought possible!

SESSION 1
The Foundations of Honor and Security
Chapters 1–3 in The Language of Sex
Several years ago, the pastors of our church were meeting at Panera Bread to brainstorm and plan the Song of Songs series we were going to start on the following Sunday morning. We were having a blast and being quite graphic as we followed the text, having more fun than you could possibly imagine with Solomon. We were laughing and quoting and so on. One of our pastors got up to get a refill and met a guy at the coffee center.
The guy asked, “What do you guys do for a living?”
“We are pastors,” one of my friends replied.
“What church?” the guy asked.
“Woodland Hills,” I responded.
“Sounds like my kind of church!” the guy responded.
For way too long, the Church has been silent on the issue of sexual intimacy. As a result, many Christians and non-Christians have developed an unhealthy understanding of one of God’s greatest gifts: sex.
That’s why in the upcoming study, we’re going to give you the tools you need to enjoy the best sex of your life, as well as the marriage you’ve always hoped for!
Now the key to the best possible sex and marriage is found in the following equation:

What does this equation have to do with the best sex of your life? Honor creates security. Security creates intimacy. And intimacy sets the stage for great sex. The truth is that you cannot have great sex—let alone a healthy relationship—without honor and security.
In this session, we’re going to explore the issues of honor and security and the vital role they play in your marriage and sex life.
For Starters
When you think of the word “honor,” what comes to mind?
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In what practical ways do you honor your spouse?
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What are the ways your spouse feels most honored? Are there any differences between the ways you think your spouse feels most honored and the ways your spouse actually feels honored? If so, explain.
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Introduction to DVD
The foundation for every great marriage begins with honor and security. In this first session, we’ll discover how these issues are foundational not only to the best possible marriage but also to the best possible sex life. Let’s watch as Gary and Ted introduce this idea.
Discussion and Study
Honor is the foundation of every great relationship, including our relationship with God. We are called and created to honor God. In the following verses, in what way is honor displayed to God?
Psalm 29:2
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Psalm 107:32
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Isaiah 25:1
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List five specific ways in which you honor God in your own life.
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