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Memes that Matter (Love your wife with exclusivity. Love your husband with anticipation.)

The One Thing
Love your wife with exclusivity. Love your husband with anticipation.
The Passage
1 Corinthians 6:13-15, Proverbs 5:15-23, Proverbs 27:15-16, Proverbs 21:9, Proverbs 18:22, Matthew 5:44, Proverbs 3:3-5.
growgroup questions
Know
K1 Imagining an affair but never acting on it: is this a sin or not? Explain your answer using biblical references as needed.
Grow
G1 Nancy Pearcey in “Love Thy Body” says that personhood theory (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personhood) “sees no value in the living body but places all our worth in the mind or consciousness”. In the world today where do you see signs or indicators of this worldview in popular culture or the media?
G2 How might the idea that “the body is separate from the person” have contributed to the casual view of sex and the hook-up culture of today? How do 1 Corinthians 6:13 and 18 speak against this way of viewing sex?
G3 Why is so important for women that their husbands love them with exclusivity? Why exclusivity?
G4 Why is so important for men that their wives love them with anticipation? Why anticipation?
G5 How can Proverbs 5:21-23 be a motivator in being a godly spouse?
G6 Why does Proverbs describe a wife as quarrelsome so often? Is the writer fair / right to do so? Why or why not? What is
G7 Where do we draw the line between (a) loving someone even though the romance has gone and (b) enduring an abusive relationship?
Show
S1 Think of one way you can love your spouse with exclusivity or anticipation. If you’re not married, think of how you can recommit your singleness to God for His purposes and find your fulfilment in Him.

Memes that Matter (Parents, love with engagement; children, love with honour)

Weekly Podcast from Cornerstone Church, North Gower, Ontario. 
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The One Thing
Parents: love your kids with engagement
Kids: love your parents with honour
The Passage
Proverbs 19:8, 13:24, 22:15, 23:13-14, 29:15, Proverbs 14:26; Ephesians 6:4; Prov 13:24, 29:17, 3:11-12; Proverbs 17:25, 10:1; Exodus 20:12; Hebrews 12:7,10; Phil 2:8; Heb 5:8-9; Eph 6:1.
Know
K1 What did you agree with / appreciate about the way you were disciplined as a child? What do you wish was different?
Grow
G1 Read Proverbs 13:24, 22:15. How can a lack of discipline / training be equated with “hating your child”?
G2 Read Proverbs 23:14-14. How can implementing discipline save your child from death?
G3 Why should the verse about discipline never be read without Proverbs 14:26? Would you consider your kids to view your home as a refuge? Why or why not? How does Ephesians 6:4 help us create a good environment of training / discipline?
G4 Children / teens, how can you bring joy to your parents (Proverbs 10:1)? In which ways do you bring grief? What do you need to change in your life to be a joy-bringer?
G5 God is our example of perfect Fatherhood. What does Hebrews 12:7+10 show us for the reasons God disciplines us?
G7 Jesus is our example of perfect Sonhood. What does Philippian 2:8 and Hebrews 5:8-9 show us about Jesus’ attitude towards being a son, and what are the benefits that WE reap from His obedience?
Show
S1 What is one thing you can do this week (memorize a Bible verse, apologize for sinful behaviour, seek to restore a relationship, establish healthy boundaries) to either love your child with engagement or to love your parents with honour?

Memes that Matter (Pride is madness. Embrace the sanity of God's love)

Weekly Podcast from Cornerstone Church, North Gower, Ontario. 
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Know
K1 Dan shared a meme that read “I struggle with pride. I get prideful from being willing to admit that I’m prideful”. What does this meme reveal about our human nature?
Grow
G1 From Sunday’s message, in what way is pride madness? Does Colossians 1:16 shed light on this?
G2 If the fear of God is the beginning of wisdom (Prov 1:8), then what is the destination or goal of wisdom?
G3 Dan said that pride is the absence of gratitude. How then do we account for Luke 18:9-14 where the Pharisee seems to be both proud and grateful?
G4 Dan said that pride is at the root of all other sins. Do you agree with this statement or not? Think of examples.
G5 Pride comes from within (Mark 7:20-23) but humility comes from without (Romans 12:3). How do these impact our struggle with pride? What are the weapons that we have at our disposal?
G6 How might viewing ourselves as (a) unworthy servants of Jesus (Luke 17:10) and (b) friends of Jesus (John 15:15) help is in living a God-honouring, healthy life? How does this connect with living with gratitude?
G7 Consider Nebuchadnezzar’s account in Daniel 4. Does this show God’s judgment or God’s love?
Show
S1 Think about the phrase the Utter Relief of Humilty / Gratitude. Take time this week to seek this relief. And thank God for it.

Memes that Matter (In God the poor find privilege and the prosperous find purpose)

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Know
K1 If you could create another system of trading goods for services what currency would you use? BTW you cannot use money.
Grow
G1 Would you consider yourself poor or prosperous, in the world’s eyes?
G2 If God’s ultimate goal is Revelation 7:9-10 do you think He needs our money to accomplish this goal? Why or why not?
G3 From scripture how do we know that God esteems the poor?
G4 From scripture how do we know that God gives purpose to the prosperous?
G5 What are the sins / temptations that particularly trouble the poor? What about the prosperous?
G6 Dan said that money is like toilet paper: it’s useful but ultimately disposable. Do you agree?
G7 Dan likened us giving our money to God to a child giving a Mum a “voucher for a back rub” on Mother’s Day. In what way is this picture helpful? Or not?
Show
G8 What percentage of your income are you spending in a way that does not directly benefit your or those you love? How can you give more to God’s ultimate goal pictured in Revelation 7:9-10?

Following God to Hard Places (Matt McCullough)

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Memes that Matter (Honesty = Relationship)

Weekly Podcast from Cornerstone Church, North Gower, Ontario. 
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The One Thing
Honesty = Relationship
The Passage
Psalm 32:1-7, Psalm 51:6, Proverbs 6:16-19, John 1:14, John 8:32
Know
K1 Is there such thing as an acceptable lie? If so, what would that look like?
Grow
G1 In what ways can lies be comforting / safe?
G2 In what ways can truth be scary / intimidating?
G3 Why does God value truth so much?
G4 If you were to explain to a child why truth-telling is so important, what would you say?
G5 Meditate on John 1:14. Why is it so important that Jesus came from the Father, full of grace and truth?
G6 Read John 8:32 – why is it so vital that truth is not just a concept, but it is a person? Consider what you know of Jesus from scripture – how does this help you understand truth?
Show
S1 Allow God to lead you into truth-telling with Him by meditating on Psalm 32:1-7. Allow the Holy Spirit to minister to you deeply as you spend time with this portion of scripture.

Memes that Matter (Why do you do matters more than what do you do)

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The One Thing
Why do you do matters more than what do you do. 
The Passage
Genesis 1:27-28; Proverbs 10:5, 13:4, 12:27, 16:26, 20:13, 24:27, 24:30-34; Proverbs 23:4-5; Colossians 3:22-24; Matthew 14:23; Mark 6:31; Matthew 11:19; 2 Corinthians 10:5
Know
K1 Not “What do you do?” or “How do you do?” but “Why do you do?”. Take time to think about why do you do.
Grow
G1 Why do we ask someone new “What do you do?”
G2 If workaholism is work taken to the extreme and laziness is rest taken to the extreme, why is workaholism viewed as socially acceptable when laziness isn’t?
G3 What’s the difference between someone who works hard and a workaholic? What might be some tell-tale signs?
G4 Why do you think Proverbs says so many positive things about hard work and so little about the dangers of workaholism?
G5 “Proverbs are probabilities, not promises” (The Bible Project) In what ways does this change how we read the book of Proverbs?
G6 Read Colossians 3:22-24. Who is this written to? Who should we be working for? Why? (look for clues in the verses)
Show
S1 Memorize Colossians 3:23, put it someone prominent in the space you spend most of your time.
S2 Determine how you can live the Sabbath more intentionally.

Living In A Place Of Remembrance

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The Passage
Luke 22:14-20
The One Thing
Living in a place of remembrance
Growgroup questions
Know
K1: Google “Bill 21 Quebec”. Do you see a time when Ontario / your country will face something similar? What are the implications for Christians or people of other faiths?
Grow
G1: Sarah shared the statistic that 99.3% of Quebec is unreached by the gospel (read the original Gospel Coalition article here: bit.ly/2Rxwd1U). What is your response to this stat?
G2: Sarah: “Community helped me to see God when I couldn’t”. If you are struggling to see God in your life, how can you lean into community so that you can see God again.
G3: Sarah shared very honestly about being in a dark place earlier in the year. Do you think God’s leading can end up with us being in a dark place? Why or why not?
G4: Read Mark 2:3-5. What in Jesus’ words of response helps you understand the vital role of Christian community in your spiritual health?
G5: Sarah shared about using a notebook to keep recording a list of reasons why God has called her to Montreal. What about God’s character or calling do you need to remember in this season of your life? Think of a hands-on way you can do this.
G6: How would you respond to someone saying to Sarah: “Why go to Quebec, there’s plenty of need here in Ontario”?
Show
S1 How can you be more engaged in the evangelization of Quebec, perhaps through what Sarah is doing? Invite Sarah over for supper and hear some more of her stories. Sarah is looking for people / families to partner with her at $25, $50 and $100 per month. Are you such a person? 
 

Memes that Matter (Getting Wholly Angry with Unholy Anger)

The One Thing
Get wholly angry with unholy anger
The Passages
Proverbs 5:1, 12:16, 14:17, 15:18, 19:3, 19:11, 19:19, 22:24-25, 29:22, 16:32; Ephesians 5:26-27; Matthew 18:15-17; Romans 12:16-21; Matthew 5:44-45; Galatians 6:9; James 1:2-5
Questions for discussion / personal reflection
Dan shared about totally losing it one day in the church building. Have you ever had a moment where you’ve lost it? What was the cause? How do you feel about that incident now?
Grow questions
Like a city that is broken into and without walls is a man who has no control over his spirit (Proverbs 25:28 NASB) Picture this image of a wall-less city in your head. Then picture yourself when you are angry. Why does this verse compare the two?
Read Ephesians 4:31. How many types of anger are mentioned? What are the differences between each type? Which type of anger is most like you? Read verse 30-31 – what is Paul’s advice for people who struggle with anger?
Read Colossians 3:5-9. In these verses God’s anger and our anger are both mentioned? How does God’s anger encourage us to deal with our anger? Is this hypocritical of God? How does God’s anger differ from ours?
Read Ephesians 4:26-27. How are we told to deal with anger here? What does “non-sinful” anger look like (think of Jesus or other examples in the New Testament)?
How can we tell the difference between righteous anger and unholy anger in our own lives?
Dan said that Satan takes what is a good thing (our God-given sense of justice) and weaponizes it against us as unholy anger. How does this knowledge change how you view unholy anger in your own life?
Dan spoke about two ways that scripture gives us to deal with anger
1) face it / deal with it (Matthew 18:15-17). What is the goal of this approach (verse 15)?
2) forget it / let it go. Why is overlooking an offense our “glory” (Prov 19:11)? Look at the adverbs (always, never etc) in the verse. Why is Paul’s language so strong?
Are there any wrongs / sins that fall outside of the face it / forget it categories? Are there times when we are allowed to respond in a different way?
Satan weaponizes our sense of justice against us as unholy anger. How does Romans 12:20-21 and Matthew 5:44-45 teach us to weaponize Satan’s arsenal against him?
Show questions
Think of one person you are angry with you can go all “Romans 12:20-21” on? Plan strategically how you are going to bless them in a practical way (it can be anonymous). Tell someone you trust about your plans for accountability’s sake.
 

Memes that Matter (Wisdom = Foundation and Location)

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The One Thing: Wisdom is about foundation and location
Scripture: Various scriptures in Proverbs about foolishness and wisdom. Matthew 7:24-28, Proverbs 9:1-6 + 13-18, Psalm 84, John 14:2-4
growgroup questions (know)
K1: Dan scarfed down a whole box of cookies last week. Have you ever done something “world class foolish” that you still kick yourself about when you remember it?
growgroup questions (grow)
G1: Emmie Lou (Vlogger) defines wisdom as “choosing God’s opinion over your opinion”. Why, in day to day living, is this so hard for us to do?
G2: Dan said likened wisdom to getting a couch out of his basement while respecting the natural limitations (immovable walls, stairs etc). In what ways do you see today’s society moving away from this understanding of wisdom (Judges 21:25)?
G3: Over and over again Proverbs gives us two options: wisdom or foolishness, and our decisions have real world consequences: Hurting or healing (12:18), Consulting or clashing (14:1), Create or annihilate (14:6, Matthew 7). Think of a few other ways that choosing wisdom vs folly leads to real consequence in our lives.
G4: Wisdom is all about foundation / geology. Compare Matthew 7:25 and 27. What are the differences or similarities between the two examples? How does verse 26 shed light on these two verses?
G5: Wisdom is all about location / geography. Compare Proverbs 9:13-18 with 9:1-6. List the differences or similarities between the character and words of the two women. Why do you think Solomon paints wisdom and folly as people rather than ideas (also known as “anthropomorphism”)?
G6: Read Luke 2:49-52. How did Jesus’ decision to be ‘in His Father’s house’ have an impact on His growth in verse 52? How does this apply to you as a son or daughter of God?
growgroup questions (show)
S1: Pray Psalm 84 to God this week. Find a quiet place and read it slowly and out loud to God. Is there any phrase or sentence that God seems to be bringing out to you? Throughout the rest of the week, continually pray this phrase to God as an act of devotion and faith and ask Him to do a new work in your heart and life.