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Discussion Questions In what ways can you and your spouse better embody the concept of "one flesh" in your relationship? How can you prioritize friendship and companionship in your marriage to reflect the biblical ideal, and what steps can you take to ensure your spouse is your closest friend and confidant? How does mutual submission play a role in your marriage, and how can you practice it more humbly?

Discussion Questions Paul emphasizes that physical oneness should be accompanied by whole-life oneness. How can this principle shape your approach to relationships and marriage? Discuss how different generations within the church might view sex and sexuality. How can we foster healthy conversations about godly sexuality across generational lines? Paul calls us to glorify God with our bodies. What are some ways you can honor God with your physical health and actions? Are there areas where you struggle to do this?

Discussion Questions What messages do you regularly hear regarding gender and identity? Where do they align with God's good design and where do they distort it?  In what areas are you tempted to rely on yourself as the ultimate source of authority, knowledge, and trustworthiness instead of God?  What does it look like to walk in continual repentance? Personally and as a church, how can our posture towards fellow sinners match that of Christ's posture while not compromising our position?

Discussion Questions What emotions rise in you when you think about dying? What plans should you make to die well? How can Jesus’ own death and resurrection give you hope?

Discussion Questions How does acknowledging and accepting your limitations impact your relationship with God and your dependence on Him? How does the idea of extending grace to yourself challenge or encourage you, and in what ways can you be more gracious to yourself when you fall short of your own expectations? How does spiritual rest catalyze other forms of rest (physical, emotional, mental), and how does your spiritual state influence your overall well-being?

Discussion Questions Which one of these four ways of interacting with God (Over God – Under God – From God – For God) are you most tempted to live from? and how do you experience them in your life? How does “Life With God” transform each of these approaches? What does it look like to prioritize your relationship with God through the regular rhythms of your life?