Series 2 Session 4 Can a woman take the first steps?

Start by watching this video:



Then here are some questions to discuss:

In Christian circles, it is sometimes frowned upon for a woman to take the first steps. And this, based on four popular arguments. Let’s discuss them.

  1. Argument no. 1: “The man should make the first move because he is the head of the family.” Have you ever heard that? Do you agree with that? If yes, why; If not why?
    Read Ephesians 5:23
    Read Genesis 1:28

  2. Argument no. 2: “Only scandalous women take the lead.” Have you ever heard that? Do you agree with that? If yes, why; If not why?
    Read Proverbs 7:10-19

  3. Are all the women who take the lead like that one? Name 1 woman who took the first steps and who is not seen as a prostitute.
    Read Ruth 3:11

  4. Argument no. 3: “A woman who makes the first steps shows a lack of trust in God.” Have you ever heard that? Do you agree with that? If yes, why; If not why?

  5. Argument no. 4: “The girls that approach guys are desperate and that scares them off.” Have you ever heard that? Do you agree with that? If yes, why; If not why?
    Read 1 Peter 3:7

  6. Name a woman in the Bible who had a very strong character, and what does this story teach you.
    Read Judges 4:4-5

  7. Society (even more so with Christians) put a heavy burden on men. What is expected from a man in a relationship? And do you find that weight can be too intimidating for some men?

  8. Of course, there are different ways to take the first steps. What would be inappropriate for a woman to do? And what would be appropriate for a woman?

  9. What should a woman do if she takes a few steps towards a man, and the man is offended that the girl has taken those steps?

Read Genesis 2:18
Didn’t God say that the woman would be “a help” for the man … maybe she can help him start the conversations too!

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