We live in confusing times. Men aren't sure who they are as men. Women aren't sure who they are as women. And everybody's unsure about how men and women should relate to the other gender. According to this week's featured sermon—"The Genesis of Gender" by Mary Kassian—we need to read the directions provided by God. She does a masterful job of walking through Genesis 1-2 and exploring God's blueprint for the sexes.

This week we also feature:

• Skills article: "Challenging Hearers," An interview with author, pastor, and professor Lyle Dorsett.
• Illustration: Undercover Investigator Senses God's Sovereignty in a Brothel
• Sermon Series: Seeing and Obeying Christ by Lee Eclov
• Video Illustration: The Story of Sex

In Christ,

Matt Woodley
Managing Editor, Preachingtoday.com
mwoodley@christianitytoday.com

P.S. Next week watch for our annual "News That Illustrates—Special Super Bowl Ad Edition." We'll offer summaries and preaching angles for the six best Super Bowl Commercials.

Matt Woodley is the pastor of compassion ministries at Church of the Resurrection in Wheaton, Illinois.