Jesus and the Bible
May 3, 2026 | Pastor Ryan Gilbert
Q&A: submit questions via Pew Tags
Text: Matthew 5:27-30
How Do We Kill Adultery and Pursue Godly Sexuality?
- The External: Commit ______________________ to your spouse.
- The Internal: Commit your _________________ to your spouse.
- Disciplines: Discipline yourself for _____________________.
Relevant Quote
“It would seem that Our Lord finds our desires not too strong, but too weak. We are half-hearted creatures, fooling about with drink and sex and ambition when infinite joy is offered us, like an ignorant child who wants to go on making mud pies in a slum because he cannot imagine what is meant by the offer of a holiday at the sea. We are far too easily pleased.”-C.S. Lewis
FBC 101
FBC 101 is the perfect way to learn more about who we are as a church, and about the church membership process. It is led by our Lead Pastor and Spiritual Formation Pastor, as well as several long-time members of our church.
Next Class: May 17th, 3-5pm in Peace Auditorium. Childcare provided for birth thru kinder. Older children and students are welcome to attend. More info: fbcuc.org/101
Discussion Questions
- Why is realizing we can’t perfectly meet Jesus’ standard actually a good thing?
- How does knowing we are already “set free” change our motivation to fight sin compared to just trying to be “better?”
- Which “red flag”—intentional interaction, the comparison trap, or emotional withdrawal—do you think is the easiest to ignore in our culture?
- Practically, how do we “retrain our brains” to find more pleasure in Jesus than in temporary fantasies?
- What is one practical boundary (like internet filters, social media limits, “open door” policies) that you might need to implement or strengthen this week?
- If sexual sin thrives in secrecy and isolation, how can we create a safe, grace-filled environment where we can confess struggles without being met with judgment?
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