The Simple Path - Part 6 - Simple Chastity // March 23rd, 2025
Teaching overview
This week, Riley delivered part 6 of the Simple Path series; “Simple Chastity”. Exploring the complexities of sex and sexuality through biblical passages. He emphasized God's original design for loving, committed relationships without shame. Contrasting it with the complications introduced by sin and cultural influences. Riley encouraged the congregation to seek God's mercy amid societal pressures, advocating for chastity and honesty as paths to healing and spiritual fulfillment.
Our prayer for your Community
Lord, help me trust Your good design for love, sex, and relationships. Give me the courage to bring my shame and brokenness to You, knowing You meet me with mercy and grace.
Group questions
What part of Sunday’s message convicted, encouraged, or surprised you? (Seek)
Take time to revisit your notes or reflect on what you heard during the teaching. Consider where God might have been drawing your attention—not just what you thought, but what God might have been saying. A helpful practice is to spend a few quiet moments in Lectio Divina—slowly reading the passage of Scripture again, listening for a word or phrase that stands out, meditating on it, and letting it speak to your heart. Before speaking your own thoughts, let the Word speak first and ask that God's presence would join you.
What perspective do I need to change or adjust to come under the authority of scripture? What action does the text call me to do in light of this perspective? (Practice)
Hearing the word is just the beginning—following Jesus means living in obedience to it. The Spirit often prompts us toward simple obedience, repentance, or renewed action. This is not about being perfect, but about being faithful. What small step could you take this week to practice what was preached?
How can we as a group support you in living out what we’ve discussed this week? (Mission)
Discipleship is not only about inward formation but also outward compassion, and we want to walk that journey together as a community. As we pray for one another and seek Jesus together, our hearts are shaped toward His mission to renew all things. Our group isn’t just for us, but a place where we practice loving each other and live out the Kingdom of God.
For further meditation through the rest of your week…
This week, reflect on the ways you carry shame, brokenness, or confusion around sex and relationships. Remind yourself that God’s design is good—meant for love, trust, and freedom, not fear or hiding. As you face your own story, remember that Jesus meets you with mercy, not condemnation, and invites you to walk the simple path of honesty, healing, and grace.
