Sexuality, Gender, and the Body
A six‑week journey helping teens explore what it means to be human, embodied, and loved by God. Beginning with the image of God and ending with the hope of a restored creation, this study walks through design, disorder, redemption, and renewal—showing that our sexuality and gender make sense only within God’s larger story. It teaches Scripture clearly, critiques cultural narratives wisely, and invites students to experience Jesus’ healing grace in the deepest questions of identity.
What's Included
When you pull this study into your workspace, these items come with it.
- Lessons6
Teaching sessions adapted for your audience.
- Handouts6
One handout per lesson when this deliverable is included.
- Discussion Guides6
One discussion guide per lesson when this deliverable is included.
- Slides0
Presentation decks for classroom use.
What You'll Study
Who Am I? The Question Beneath Every Question
Genesis 1:26‑31; Psalm 8:3‑9
Identity
Learning Objectives
Participants will understand that being made in God's image is the foundation of human value and identity. They will be able to explain how this truth shapes the way we view ourselves and others. They will identify one way the image of God invites them to live with dignity and purpose in their everyday context.
Created and Called: God’s Design for Our Bodies
Genesis 2:18‑25; 1 Corinthians 6:19‑20
Design
Learning Objectives
Participants will recognize God’s intentional design for embodied life and the covenantal meaning of sexuality. They will be able to describe how male and female reflect complementary aspects of God’s image. They will reflect on how honoring their body honors God’s presence within them.
When Desire Gets Disoriented
Romans 1:21‑27; James 1:13‑15
Disorder
Learning Objectives
Participants will grasp how sin distorts good desires and confuses identity. They will evaluate cultural messages that equate feelings with truth against the biblical story of creation and fall. They will identify one area where they sense God inviting them to align their desires with His wisdom.
Jesus and the Wounded Heart
John 4:1‑26; Luke 7:36‑50
Redemption
Learning Objectives
Participants will observe how Jesus responds to people’s sexual and relational brokenness with both truth and grace. They will articulate how encountering Jesus brings healing and restores dignity. They will practice naming their own places of shame or hurt and imagining what it means to meet Jesus there.
The Body as Temple: Living Whole in a Fragmented World
Romans 12:1‑2; 1 Thessalonians 4:3‑8
Embodiment
Learning Objectives
Participants will understand that their bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit and that holiness expresses love, not repression. They will explore how the Spirit reshapes desires toward purity and self‑giving. They will identify practical boundaries or habits that help them live whole and integrated lives.
The Hope of a Restored Creation
Revelation 21:1‑5; 1 John 3:1‑3
Witness
Learning Objectives
Participants will envision the restored creation where God makes all things new and humanity is fully healed. They will consider how this future hope shapes how they live and love in the present. They will be able to name one way they can witness to God’s coming wholeness in their relationships and community.
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Sample Content
This study adapts to your church
When you bring this study into your workspace, it adapts to your theological convictions, your teaching context, and your audience. No other curriculum does this.
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