Happily Ever After (Teen Class)

Barry Van Heerden

Florida Christadelphian Bible School (1999)

In a world where relationships are often portrayed through distorted media images, this series invites teenagers to explore love, friendship, and God’s design for lasting happiness. With warmth, humor, and honesty, each session tackles real-life challenges—from navigating attraction and peer pressure to understanding the beauty and boundaries of God’s gift of relationships. Drawing from biblical wisdom and practical experience, the talks encourage young people to grow in maturity, respect, and spiritual awareness as they prepare for their own “happily ever after.”

Boys and Girls

This opening session explores the fascinating and sometimes funny differences between how boys and girls think, feel, and communicate. Through real-life examples and lighthearted illustrations, listeners are encouraged to appreciate these differences as part of God’s design, paving the way for mutual respect and stronger connections.

Teenager in Trouble

Using the biblical account of Dinah, this class examines how one unwise decision can lead to painful consequences. It offers a candid look at vulnerability, trust, and the importance of making choices that protect both personal integrity and future relationships.

The High-Tech Son of Valves

A creative analogy compares the human heart to a high-tech machine with safety valves, illustrating the need for clear boundaries in relationships. Practical advice is given on how to manage emotions, guard purity, and maintain healthy connections without letting passion override wisdom.

Covenants

This session introduces the biblical concept of covenants, highlighting the seriousness of promises before God. Parallels are drawn between the covenant of circumcision and the covenant of marriage, showing how trust, commitment, and spiritual unity form the foundation for lasting relationships.

The Parable of Sex

Drawing from the Song of Solomon and Genesis, this talk unpacks the beauty and purpose of physical intimacy within marriage. It emphasizes sex as both a real and symbolic act—uniting two people physically, emotionally, and spiritually in a way that reflects the relationship between Christ and His church.

Bringing It All Together

In this concluding session, the week’s lessons are reviewed, and participants are encouraged to apply them in their own lives. The discussion touches on attraction, chemistry, and God’s timing, reminding listeners that every relationship is unique and should be built on mutual respect, shared faith, and God-centered purpose.

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Give ear, and hear my voice; give attention, and hear my speech.

Isaiah 28:23 (ESV)