What is God's design for gender? How has sin corrupted God's design for gender? How is Jesus redeeming God's design for gender, and what does that look like in the church?nnnMessage Title: Battle of the SexesnnMessage Date: 11/3/2019nn nnBig Ideas: -Genesis 2 describes the creation of gender as something characterized by equality, similarity, and complementarity.nn-This relationship was infected by sin, resulting in a battle of the sexes where men dominate females.nn nn nnQ1: What stood out to you this week?nn nnQ2: What was most challenging or raised questions for you?nn nnQ3: What, if anything, is problematic about trying to make males and females equal by making them the same?nn nnQ4: What are some ways you have seen patriarchy at work in the world?nn nnQ5: We discussed two biblical options...nnComplementarianism: men and women are equals in Christ, designed for different roles, and it’s the role of men to lead the church and the family.nnComplementary egalitarianism: men and women are equal in Christ, designed with different traits, and yet equally capable of leading churches and families.nnWhere do you tend to fall and why?nn nnQ6: nn nnAction Step: Prayerfully consider the ways in which you have contributed to the hostility between male and female.nnA) Have you had a chance to take this step? If so, tell the group about your experience.nnB) If not, how can the group help you?
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