The Longing
Stuff that didn't quite make it into The Briefing
The Bible and homosexuality
Natasha Langford / November 2000
Three studies for small groups
Natasha Langford is a student worker in Melbourne, Australia.
These studies can be used by anyone wishing to explore the Bible's teaching on homosexuality. They may be especially useful for people dealing with same-sex attraction and seeking to understand God's word on sexuality, suffering and sin. Following the studies you will find notes for group leaders to help them with the logic of the studies.
Study 1: The Bible on sexuality
Let's consider a range of Bible passages on sexuality in general. Read the
Interchange: ‘The Sabbath Rest’
/ November 2000
Originally published in Briefing #295 (April 2003).
Sabbath wisdom
Thank you for the stimulating essay by Joshua Ng on the Sabbath (Briefing #293). I especially appreciated the reminder that as Christians living under the law of Christ, the fourth commandment points us to the heavenly rest for which we were created.
I do, however, question the grounds on which Joshua builds his mandate for a weekly day of rest. He says, “God's pattern of work and rest in Genesis [2:1-3] is still relevant and applicable to us”. Yet it should be clear from