Single. Dating. Engaged. Married. by Ben Stuart
Week 2: Chapter 1 — The Goodness of Singleness
Read Chapter 1 of Single, Dating, Engaged, Married. Key passages: 1 Corinthians 7:32-35; Matthew 19:10-12
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In a world that often treats singleness as a problem to be solved, Stuart makes a countercultural case: singleness is a gift with a specific kingdom purpose. Come to these questions ready to push back — and ready to be challenged.
Discussion Questions
7 questions1.Stuart argues that singleness is not simply the absence of marriage but a season with its own God-given purpose. How does that reframe the way you (or people you know) typically talk about being single?
2.Paul's words in 1 Corinthians 7 suggest that a single person has an undivided devotion to God that a married person cannot fully replicate. Do you find that compelling, or does it sound like a consolation prize? Be honest.
a.What would "undivided devotion to God" actually look like in your daily life right now?
b.Are there ways you are already leveraging your singleness for the kingdom — or ways you could be?
3.Stuart points to Jesus and Paul as examples of single people who changed the world. How does looking at their lives challenge the assumption that a person can't fully flourish or make their greatest impact until they're married?
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