My Son is Gay, Now What?

A biblical introduction to a touchy subject.

Group Discussion Questions:
What have your experiences been with friends or family members who are LGBT?
What positive experiences have you had with people who are LGBT?
What negative experiences have you had with people who are LGBT?
How have your beliefs and actions towards people who are LGBT been challenged or changed over time?
What next step is God calling you to take?

Recommended Resources for Care and Deeper Study:
People to Be Loved: Why Homosexuality Is Not Just an Issue by Preston Sprinkle
Guiding Families of LGBT+ Loved One by Bill Henson
LeadThemHome.org
covchurch.org/embrace/

Key Biblical Passages:
Definition of Marriage:
Genesis 2:24, Matthew 19:5-6, Mark 10:6-9.

Prohibitions on Same-Sex Intercourse:
Leviticus 18:22, 20:13, Romans 1:24-27, 1 Corinthians 6:9, 1 Timothy 1:10

7 Critical Elements of Biblical Truth:
(From Guiding Families of LGBT+ Loved Ones)
1. Beliefs that honor God
2. Behaviors in obedience to God’s Word
3. Christlike treatment of others (whether they are Christian or not)
4. Compassionate concern for hurting, vulnerable and marginalized people
5. A joyful, willing and committed heart to lay down my life for others
6. Holistic use of Scripture to plant God’s Word in human hearts
7. An active prayer life, expressed in faith, believing God's promises for my family