The Birds and Bees

In this 3-lesson series we help kids and parents talk about sex and purity and stuff. They might as well hear it from you, right? Recommended for 5th and 6th graders.

What’s the Deal with Sex?

Posted: January 11, 2015 | 0 comments

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Sex is not a dirty word, but how's a kid supposed to know? In this lesson we introduce God's design for sex in marriage, so kids can start thinking right about it all.

Key Points:

  • Sex is not a dirty word, but it is a word you should be sure to use when talking to your parents.
  • Sex is something God made just for marriage, and it’s a good thing. It’s a gift for a husband and wife.
  • Sex is more special than your friends even know. You’ll hear more about sex as you get older.
  • Always be respectful when you talk about sex!

Memory Verse:

Ephesians 5:31 A man leaves his father and mother and is joined to his wife, and the two are united into one.

See Also: Purity

Talk About It
  1. What’s your favorite part of the video? What’s one thing you learned from it?
  2. When have you heard the word “sex” before? Have your friends or siblings ever said anything about it to you? If so, what did they say?
  3. Parents, talk about why marriage is so special to you. What makes it different than other relationships in life?
  4. Make a list of ways people speak disrespectfully about sex. What will you do to avoid making these mistakes?
  5. Kids, do you have any questions about sex for your parents?
  6. How will you apply this lesson to your life this week?

This is part of The Birds and the Bees series.

A Thing Called Purity

Posted: January 11, 2015 | 0 comments

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It's never too early to learn about sexual purity. In this lesson we introduce the ideas of lust and pornography - so kids know how to think right about it all.

Key Points:

  • Purity is just a fancy word for honoring God when it comes to sexuality.
  • The opposite of purity is dirty.
  • Purity starts with how you think about sex.
  • Purity is also about how you talk.
  • If you think right and talk right, you’ll be able to act right.

Memory Verse:

Psalm 119:37 Turn my eyes from worthless things, and give me life through your word. 

See Also: Purity

Talk About It
  1. What’s your favorite part of the video? What’s one thing you learned from it?
  2. Parents, talk to your kids about what “pornography” is. List some of the places to watch out for it (TV, internet, etc.).
  3. Why do you think looking at inappropriate things is unhealthy for you?
  4. What should you do when you see something inappropriate? Who should you tell? Talk right now about some of the things you’ve seen.
  5. What are appropriate ways to act around the opposite sex?
  6. How will you apply this lesson to your life this week?

This is part of The Birds and the Bees series.

What to Do About Sexual Temptation

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The Bible tells us what to do when we’re tempted. We have to catch and throw away any thought that doesn’t honor God.

When we’re talking about the birds and the bees, we need to be aware of how sexual temptation tries to grab hold of us. We need to know that things like pornography (looking at dirty pictures), talking dirty, or doing dirty things can lead to trouble. It’s important to talk about your temptations and take action to fight against them.

[Related: Step Into Good Habits]

Four things to do when you’re tempted:

  1. Take your thoughts captive. Don’t dwell on them. Get rid of dirty thoughts. (2 Corinthians 10:5.)
  2. Run away. Don’t hang around people or things that cause you to be tempted. (2 Timothy 2:22.)
  3. Run toward good things. (2 Timothy 2:22.)
  4. Tell somebody. Let your parents help you to fight temptation.

Everybody is tempted. Have a plan for what you will do when temptation comes your way.

[Related: Don’t Drink Poisonous Thoughts]

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Key Points:

  • Temptation is something everyone deals with.
  • We need to know how things like pornography, talking drity, or acting dirty can lead to trouble.
  • If you’re tempted, do these four things:
  • Take your thoughts captive. (2 Corinthians 10:5.)
  • Run away. (2 Timothy 2:22.)
  • Run toward good things. (2 Timothy 2:22.)
  • Tell somebody.

Memory Verse:

2 Timothy 2:22  Run from anything that stimulates youthful lusts. Instead, pursue righteous living, faithfulness, love, and peace. Enjoy the companionship of those who call on the Lord with pure hearts.

See Also: Purity, Temptation

Talk About It
  1. What’s your favorite part of the video? What’s one thing you learned from it?
  2. Parents, share a few examples of how you fight temptation in your life.
  3. Why is it important to take your thoughts “captive”? What can happen when you don’t?
  4. List some of the better things to think about when you’re being tempted by inappropriate things.
  5. Talk right now about some of the temptations to watch out for. Make a plan for how you’ll deal with them when they come up.
  6. How will you apply this lesson to your life this week?

This is part of The Birds and the Bees series.