The Art of Marriage: Sheet Music

Every form of art has dealt with sex. Comedians joke about it. Singers extol over it. Artists illustrate it. Poets laud about it. Actors…. Yet, for all the coverage that we get about sex, it seems that it’s still a touchy subject (puns intended).

It seems we can’t escape the realities of sex, but it’s rarely discussed in a positive light among preachers and teachers. In fact, we tend to only speak of it in the “thou shalt not” categories. How is it that we continue to avoid the enrapturing subject? And when the subject rises, we laugh, tell stories, and sensationalize it. What is it about sex (sheet music) that is so hard to understand?

Sex is not new...it’s been here from the beginning

It’s easy to fall into the trap of believing we are more sexualized in our culture today than any other generation, but a quick study of the art of history and you can see we are not. Actually, our culture is quite conflicted in the subject of sex.

The Bible is not silent on the subject either. A quick word search of your favorite Bible translation and you can find the word or its derivatives mentioned 50-150 times depending upon translation. There’s even a whole book that celebrates the love between a man and a woman (Song of Songs).

The best music is within a composition

• Read Leviticus 18. This is one of those sections of scripture that remind you of the Jerry Springer show. God is establishing boundaries for sex. Pay close attention to 18:5, this is the why of the chapter. How can following these instructions ensure a better life?
• Read 1 Corinthians 7:2-5. The Bible is clear that we have a sexual need. Why is it difficult for spouses to talk about their sexual needs?
• Read Song of Songs. This lovers’ poem is quite intense at points. How does reading this nearly erotic poem challenge your perception of how God views passion, intimacy, and sex in a marriage?
• Read Hebrews 13:4 in The Message. What steps can you take to “guard” your intimacy?

Listen to the message