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20241229 Growing in Favour (incl. Lectio Divina)

Weekly live worship service from Cornerstone Church, North Gower (Ontario) FOLLOW US #northgowercornerstone WEBSITE https://www.knowgrowshow.ca/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/northgowercornerstone/ FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/northgowercornerstone/ LINKTREE https://linktr.ee/knowgrowshow The One Thing: Growing In Favour The Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:26, Luke 2:52, Colossians 3:12-17 LECTIO DIVINA Passage | Colossians 3:12-17 These are the clothes you must put on, then, since God has chosen you, made you holy, and lavished his love upon you. You must be tender-hearted, kind, humble, meek, and ready to put up with anything. You must bear with one another and, if anyone has a complaint against someone else, you must forgive each other. Just as the master forgave you, you must do the same. On top of all this you must put on love, which ties everything together and makes it complete. Let the king’s peace be the deciding factor in your hearts; that’s what you were called to, within the one body. And be thankful. Let the king’s word dwell richly among you, as you teach and exhort one another in all wisdom, singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to God with grateful hearts. And whatever you do, in word or action, do everything in the name of the master, Jesus, giving thanks through him to God the father. (Colossians 3:12-17 The Kingdom New Testament, NT Wright) Step 1 | Ready Breathe in and out to reach a place of internal quiet. Breath prayer: "Speak Lord | your servant is listening" Step 2 | Read (Lectio) During this reading we’re simply asking the question “what?”. “What do you want to say to me, God?”. And as the words are being slowly read, listen for a word or a phrase that might jump out from the page. Take this as God’s word to you. Then simply write this word or phrase down. Don’t analyze it. Simply write it down. Step 3 | Reflect (Meditatio) As the passage is read for a second time, now ask the question “why?”. We’re reflecting. Ask God why He has brought that verse or phrase to your attention. Again, you’re listening for God’s voice. Don’t force it. Don’t analyze it. Don’t overthink. Just wait on Him and allow Him to tell you why He has brought this word or phrase to your attention. |Step 4 | Respond (Oratio) This is our chance, in the quietness of our hearts to “respond”. While the passage is being read, ask the question “What now?”. What is the step of faith that God is calling you into? As you hear from God, write down what you sense He is saying to you. “God, show me what I should do with the word or phrase that you have given me” Step 5 | Rest (Contemplatio) During this final reading allow yourself to rest. Enjoy the quiet and the stillness. You might want to occasionally simply whisper “thank you” to God for speaking to you. This period of resting can be as long as you want. For more information visit contemplative.org/contemplative-practice/lectio-divina/ or google “Lectio Divina”

20241224 A Simple Christmas (Hebrews 1.1-4)

Weekly live worship service from Cornerstone Church, North Gower (Ontario) FOLLOW US #northgowercornerstone WEBSITE https://www.knowgrowshow.ca/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/northgowercornerstone/ FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/northgowercornerstone/ LINKTREE https://linktr.ee/knowgrowshow The One Thing: A Simple Christmas The Passage: Hebrews 1:1-4

20241222 God’s Will Takes On Flesh (Hebrews 10.5-10)

Weekly live worship service from Cornerstone Church, North Gower (Ontario) FOLLOW US #northgowercornerstone WEBSITE https://www.knowgrowshow.ca/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/northgowercornerstone/ FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/northgowercornerstone/ LINKTREE https://linktr.ee/knowgrowshow Know K1 What spoke to you through today’s message? Grow G1 How does Christ's statement "a body you have prepared for me" in verse 5 relate to the concept of the Incarnation? What significance does this have for our understanding of Jesus' mission? G2 In what ways does this passage contrast the Old Testament sacrificial system with Christ's sacrifice? How does this highlight the superiority of Christ's offering? G3 What does it mean that Christ came to do God's will (verses 7 and 9)? How does this relate to our own lives as followers of Christ? G4 How does verse 10 connect God's will with our sanctification? What implications does this have for our understanding of holiness and our relationship with God? G5 The passage quotes Psalm 40:6-8 and applies it to Christ. How does this use of Old Testament scripture support the author's argument about Jesus' role and purpose? Show S1 How can you “incarnate” God’s love this Christmas? What is one intentional act of kindness or service you can perform for someone in your community during the Christmas week, and how can you incorporate the spirit of giving into that act?

20241215 The Invitation of the Inbreaking (Phil 4.4-7) - Nate Huff

Weekly live worship service from Cornerstone Church, North Gower (Ontario) FOLLOW US #northgowercornerstone WEBSITE https://www.knowgrowshow.ca/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/northgowercornerstone/ FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/northgowercornerstone/ LINKTREE https://linktr.ee/knowgrowshow Speaker: Nate HuffThe Passage: Philippians 4:4-7 The One Thing: The Invitation of the Inbreaking
 

20241208 Confident - not cocky or cautious (Philippians 1:3-11)

Weekly live worship service from Cornerstone Church, North Gower (Ontario) FOLLOW US #northgowercornerstone WEBSITE https://www.knowgrowshow.ca/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/northgowercornerstone/ FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/northgowercornerstone/ LINKTREE https://linktr.ee/knowgrowshow Know K1 What did God speak to you about today through the service, or the sermon? Grow G1 Try to put yourself in Paul's shoes. You're in prison. How do you write the most joy-filled letter in the New Testament? Where does his joy come from? G2 How do we deepen our confidence in God’s work, avoiding cockiness (“I don’t need God”) or caution (“God is not trustworthy”)? G3 Who can you think of in the Advent / Christmas story that exemplified this posture of patient confidence in God? G4 Paul says that he’s confident God will complete what God has begun in the Philippians. How have you seen God accomplish good, albeit slow work in your life or in those around you? G5 Sometimes people who are suffering share their suffering to complain. Is Paul complaining? What can make the difference between a positive and a negative reaction to suffering? G6 What is something you love which you tried to learn more about? What was that like? Have you ever been drawn in a similar way to know God? What would that look like? Show S1 How can you give towards the family at Waupoos that Cornerstone is adopting?

20241201 Prayers in the Waiting Room (1 Thess 3.9-13)

Weekly live worship service from Cornerstone Church, North Gower (Ontario) FOLLOW US #northgowercornerstone WEBSITE https://www.knowgrowshow.ca/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/northgowercornerstone/ FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/northgowercornerstone/ LINKTREE https://linktr.ee/knowgrowshow The One Thing: Prayers in the Waiting Room Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 Know K1 What did you feel God say to you through today’s message? Grow G1 Read verse 6-11. What can you deduce about the relationship Paul had with the Thessalonians from this passage? G2 The Thessalonian church was a fledgling church undergoing persecution. What strikes you about Paul’s prayers. Specifically, what did he NOT pray for that you might have prayed for it you were Paul? G3 As Paul was writing from Corinth to the Thessalonian church, what emotions might Paul have been experiencing? How do you feel this impacted his prayers? G4 Dan highlighted three “Prayers in the Waiting Room”. The first was “Lord Jesus, clear the way”. As you waiting in silence, what did God bring to mind as you prayed this prayer? G5 The second prayer was “Lord Jesus, make love increase and overflow”. Even if the situation doesn’t change, pray this prayer over those involved. Do you think there is a connection between the first prayer and this prayer? If so, what might that be? G6 The third prayer was “Lord Jesus strengthen hearts”. Dan said that the opposite of a strong heart is a hard heart. How might God be using “the forge” to strengthen your heart. Imagine that your heart is in his forge. To make your hard heart strong, he must first make it soft, pliable and malleable. Give him the permission to do this. Show S1 Carry these “Prayers in the waiting room” with you during this week. Pray them as God works in you and through you in the forge.

20241124 God's Resting Face is Grace and Peace (Rev 1.4-8)

Weekly live worship service from Cornerstone Church, North Gower (Ontario) FOLLOW US #northgowercornerstone WEBSITE https://www.knowgrowshow.ca/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/northgowercornerstone/ FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/northgowercornerstone/ LINKTREE https://linktr.ee/knowgrowshow The One Thing: God’s resting face of grace and peace. Scripture: Revelation 1.4b-8 Know K1 What did God say to you through the service / message today Grow G1 A resting face is the expression on your face when it is at rest. What is your resting face (if you don’t know, ask a friend!) G2 What based on Revelation 1:4 what could we imagine to be God’s resting face? G3 How do we see the Trinity represented in verse 4b and 5a? What is the significance of the 3 titles given to Christ in this verse? How can they encourage us? G4 How do we see Christ relating to us in verse 5b and 6 – think of what Christ has done in the past, in the present and what he will do in the future. G5 This passage begins and ends with referring to God as he “who is, and who was, and who is to come”. Why is this significant and what does the bookending tell us, particularly in the context of the readers of Revelation undergoing persecution? Show S1 Imagine “Grace and Peace” being spoken from God over you (v4) and “Glory and Power” being spoken by you to God (v6). Imagine this exchange taking place. You could even pray it as a breath prayer: “Grace + peace” (as you breathe in), “Glory + Power” (as you breathe out).

20241117 Perfect but not complete (Hebrews 10.11-25)

Weekly live worship service from Cornerstone Church, North Gower (Ontario) FOLLOW US #northgowercornerstone WEBSITE https://www.knowgrowshow.ca/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/northgowercornerstone/ FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/northgowercornerstone/ LINKTREE https://linktr.ee/knowgrowshow The One Thing: Perfect but not complete Scripture: Hebrews 10.11-25 (focus on verse 14) Know What did God say to you through the service / message today Grow 1. How does the author contrast the Old Testament priests' work with Christ's sacrifice in verses 11-14? What key differences are highlighted? 2. Verse 14 states that "by one sacrifice he has made perfect forever those who are being made holy." What does it mean to be "made perfect forever"? How does this relate to our ongoing sanctification? 3. According to verses 15-18, what are the key aspects of the new covenant that Christ's sacrifice established? How do these differ from the old covenant? 4. Verses 19-22 encourage believers to "draw near to God." What reasons does the author give for why we can approach God confidently? How should this affect our prayer life and relationship with God? 5. In verses 23-25, what three exhortations does the author give to believers? How can we practically apply these in our lives and church communities today? 6. Reflecting on verse 14, how does the assurance that Christ has "made perfect forever those who are being made holy" impact how we view our struggles with sin and our spiritual growth? How can we balance recognizing our perfected status in Christ with the ongoing process of sanctification? Show S1 Read Hebrews 10:11-25. Memorize Hebrews 10:14 and allow God to transform you through its words.

20241110 Victim is hero in Jesus’ eyes (Mark 12.38-44)

Weekly live worship service from Cornerstone Church, North Gower (Ontario) FOLLOW US #northgowercornerstone WEBSITE https://www.knowgrowshow.ca/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/northgowercornerstone/ FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/northgowercornerstone/ LINKTREE https://linktr.ee/knowgrowshow The One Thing: Victim becomes hero in Jesus’ eyes Scripture: Mark 12:38-44 Discussion Questions Know K1 How did God speak to you today through the message, the short interview with Hazel or the worship time? Grow G1 Why does Jesus warn people about the scribes? What specific behaviors does he criticize them for? G2 How did the scribes' role as experts in Mosaic Law and religious teachers influence their response to Jesus' teachings, particularly His emphasis on love for God and neighbour as being more important than ritualistic observances? G3 How does Jesus contrast the giving of the rich people with that of the poor widow? What principle about giving does this illustrate? G4 What do you think motivated the poor widow to give "all she had to live on"? What does this reveal about her faith and priorities? G5 How does the widow's offering in verses 41-44 exemplify the kind of wholehearted love for God that Jesus described as the greatest commandment earlier in the chapter? G6 Compare the widows whose houses are "devoured" by the scribes (v.40) with the widow who gives her last coins. How does Jesus view each of these situations? What does this teach us about how God sees generosity and exploitation? Show S1 How can we live out the spirit of Mark 12:38-44 without it becoming a legalistic requirement?

20241103 Love God and others - debate resolved (Mark 12.28-34)

Weekly live worship service from Cornerstone Church, North Gower (Ontario) FOLLOW US #northgowercornerstone WEBSITE https://www.knowgrowshow.ca/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/northgowercornerstone/ FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/northgowercornerstone/ LINKTREE https://linktr.ee/knowgrowshow The One Thing: Love God and others: debate resolved. Scripture: Mark 12:28-34 Discussion Questions Know K1 What did God say to you through the service / message today Grow G1 Why do you think Jesus combined the Shema (Deuteronomy 6:4-5) with Leviticus 19:18 in His response about the greatest commandment? How are these two commands related? G2 Jesus says to love God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength. What do you think each of these aspects represents? How can we practically love God in each of these ways? G3 The scribe affirms that loving God and neighbor is "much more than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices" (Mark 12:33). How does this statement reflect a shift in understanding from external religious observance to internal heart transformation? G4 How does loving your neighbor "as yourself" (Leviticus 19:18) differ from simply being kind or doing good deeds? What challenges does this standard present in our daily lives? G5 The Shema begins with "Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one" (Deuteronomy 6:4). How does this foundational statement about God's nature inform our understanding of what it means to love Him completely? G6 Imagine that the teacher of the law in Mark 12:28-34 is, in fact, Joseph of Arimathea (Mark 15:43). What can we learn from the way “the kingdom” is used in both cases? What is the progression we see? Show S1 What verse or thought can you hunker down with Jesus this week? If you are not sure, try “I abide in you. You abide in me”. Try connecting it with your breathing in and out.