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20240218 LENT A Global Guarantee

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 Global Guarantee (Lent Week 1) Scripture: Genesis 9:8-17, 1 Peter 3:18-22 Know K1 What do you feel or think when you see a rainbow in the sky? Grow G1 Why did God use the symbol of the rainbow to represent his covenant with Noah and all creation? G2 Sandra Richter outlines in the Epic of Eden that the Old Testament can be understood through 5 people (Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses and David) and 3 locations (Mesopotamia, Israel and Egypt). Did you find Sandra Richter’s organizing of the Old Testament closet helpful? Why or why not? G3 The Scope of the Covenant: In Genesis 9:8-17, God establishes a covenant "with you and your descendants after you, and with every living creature that is with you, of the birds, of the livestock, and of every beast of the earth with you, of all that went out of the ark, every living creature of the earth." This extends the covenant beyond just humanity, encompassing all living things. What are the implications of this for our understanding of our relationship with God, with each other, and with the natural world? G4 The three covenants were Parity (two equals), Suzerain-Vassal (a King and a subject) and a Royal Grant (in which the Ruler is solely responsible for the fulfilment of the covenant). In what way is the Royal Grant a helpful way of understanding God’s promise after the flood? How does it bring richness to our salvation in Christ? G5 Genesis 9:8-17, 1 Peter 3:18-22 | Both passages utilize powerful symbols. In Genesis, the rainbow signifies God's promise. In 1 Peter, the ark and baptism represent salvation and spiritual rebirth. How do these symbols shape our understanding of the passages' meaning? Show S1 Next time you see a rainbow in the sky, thank God for his mercy and for salvation in Jesus Christ. *Questions created by Google Gemini and Dan Wallis

20240211 EPIPHANY Coming Home (From Canada to Bangladesh)

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: Coming Home (Dan’s Bangladesh Mission Trip Log) Know K1 What struck you about Dan’s travel journal? You can watch it here: https://youtu.be/I8ecpynekuI Grow G1 How does the Bible emphasize God's care for orphans? Look into passages that highlight God's compassion and protection for orphans. For example, Psalm 68:5 states, "A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling." G2 Are there specific instructions in the Bible regarding the treatment of orphans? Explore verses that provide guidance on how society and individuals should care for orphans. James 1:27 is an example, stating, "Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress." G3 How does the concept of adoption relate to God's relationship with believers in the Bible? Investigate passages that draw parallels between God adopting believers into His family and the human act of adopting orphans. Ephesians 1:5 is one such verse that mentions believers being predestined for adoption to sonship through Jesus Christ. G4 Can you find instances in the Bible where God directly intervenes on behalf of orphaned individuals? Explore narratives or stories where God plays a significant role in the lives of orphans. For example, the story of Moses in Exodus depicts God's intervention in the life of an abandoned child. G5 What is the significance of the term "Father to the fatherless" in the Bible? Examine the theological implications of God being described as a Father to the fatherless. Consider how this title reflects God's character and the relationship He desires with those who lack earthly parental care. Show S1 What wound do you have that you can surrender to God, so that he can repurpose it to allow you to reach others for him? *Questions created by ChatGPT and Dan Wallis

20240204 EPIPHANY - Crowned with glory

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 Scripture: John 17:1-5, 12:27 The One Thing: Crowned with Glory Know K1 How did God speak to you through today's teaching? Grow G1 "No guts, no glory". What does glory mean? G2 The Hebrew "Kavod" (translated as glory) can mean "weight", "reputation", possessions" or "imago dei" (the image of God). How do each of these help us understand the full-orbed meaning of "glory"? G3 Miranda said that we can "vandalize the glory of God" in our lives. What did she mean by this? How do we do this? G4 Miranda said that Jesus glorified himself as a human in two ways: (1) submission and (2) trust. How does this challenge the way we often strive for glory as humans? Show S1 Take time to think about your idea of personal glory: is it in line that of Christ: submission and trust?

20240128 EPIPHANY - He Knows You (Guest Speaker Kevin Gay)

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

20240121 EPIPHANY - A Purpose Beyond Yourself.

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 Passage: Mark 1:14-20 The One Thing: A Purpose Beyond Yourself Know K1 How did the Holy Spirit speak to you today through the message? Grow G1 Responding to the Call: Discuss how Simon, Andrew, James, and John immediately responded to Jesus' call to follow Him. Explore the concept of being open and responsive to God's calling in our own lives. Encourage each person / family member to reflect on times when they felt a calling or nudge from God and how they responded. G2 The Kingdom of God: Jesus begins His ministry proclaiming the arrival of the Kingdom of God. Engage in a conversation about what the Kingdom of God means to each person / family member. Explore ways in which the group/ family can actively participate in advancing God's Kingdom through love, compassion, and service in their daily lives. G3 The Shoreline: What does the shoreline in our passage today represent in the passage, and what do you think it might mean in your life? What does it mean to be an amphibian? G4 Leaving Everything Behind: Simon, Andrew, James, and John left their nets and their livelihoods to follow Jesus. Discuss the significance of leaving behind comfort zones and the challenges that might come with such decisions. G5 The time had come. Why were the Pax Romana, the Roman Roads and the Greek language so key in the spreading of the gospel? Why else might it mean that “the time had come?” Show S1 As you stand on the shore, what is Jesus saying to you?

20240114 EPIPHANY - Follow Me. Come and See.

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 Passage: John 1:43-51 The One Thing: Follow Me. Come and See. Growgroup Discussion Starters Know K1 How did the Holy Spirit speak to you today through the message? Grow G1 In John 1:43-51, Jesus calls Philip to follow him. How does Philip's response reveal his initial understanding of who Jesus is? How might this relate to our own responses to encountering Jesus in our lives? G2 Nathanael expresses skepticism when he hears about Jesus from Philip, asking, "Can anything good come out of Nazareth?" How do our preconceptions and biases sometimes hinder us from recognizing the potential goodness in unexpected places or people? How can we overcome such biases in our own lives? G3 Jesus, upon seeing Nathanael, makes a profound statement about Nathanael's character. How does this interaction between Jesus and Nathanael emphasize the importance of authenticity and sincerity in our relationship with God and others? G4 Jesus mentions Nathanael seeing "greater things" in the future. What might these "greater things" symbolize in the context of our own faith journeys? How can we encourage and support one another as a small group or family in pursuing and experiencing these greater things? G5 The passage concludes with Jesus' declaration that Nathanael will see heaven open and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man. What might this imagery signify in terms of the connection between heaven and earth through Jesus? How does this impact our understanding of Jesus as the bridge between the divine and the human? Show S1 Is Jesus calling you to “Follow me”? Who is Jesus inviting to “Come and see”. Are you ready? *Questions created by ChatGPT

20240107 EPIPHANY Jesus - A Threat or A Treasure?

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 Passage: Matthew 2:1-12 (also Isaiah 60:1-6, Psalm 72:1-7,10-14) The One Thing: Jesus: a Threat or a Treasure? Know K1 What did you hear God say to you through the message? Grow G1 Motivation of the Magi: In Matthew 2:1-2, the Magi are motivated to travel a great distance to find and worship the newborn King. What do you think drove them to undertake such a journey, and how does their commitment inspire us in our own spiritual journey today? G2 The Significance of the Star: The Magi followed a star that led them to Jesus. In what ways do you think the star served as a sign or symbol in this narrative? How might God use signs or symbols in our lives today to guide us in our faith? G3 Response of King Herod: King Herod's reaction to the news of a newborn king was one of fear and deceit. How does Herod's response contrast with the Magi's attitude? What can we learn from this about the different ways people react to the message of Jesus? G4 Gifts of the Magi: The Magi presented gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh to Jesus. Each of these gifts has symbolic significance. What do you think these gifts represent, and how might the Magi's choice of gifts reflect their understanding of who Jesus was? G5 Worship and Obedience: The Magi worshipped Jesus upon finding Him. How does their act of worship demonstrate their recognition of Jesus' divine nature? In what ways can we emulate the Magi's response in our own lives through acts of worship and obedience to Jesus? Show S1 Who is Jesus to you? A Threat? A Treasure? A Trinket? Talk to him about it. *Questions created by ChatGPT

20231231 NEW YEARS EVE - Acknowledge 2023. Anticipate 2024.

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 Meditative Music from William Augusto https://www.youtube.com/@SoakinginHisPresence The Passage: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 The One Thing: Acknowledge 2023. Anticipate 2024. Know K1 Describe your experience of 2023 in 3 words. Describe your hopes for 2024 in 3 words.
Grow G1 Eccl. 3:1-8 | Would you describe the writer as fatalistic? What do you think the writer is trying to achieve through setting out this list? G2 Eccl. 3:1-8 | Is there anything in this list that you particularly wrestle with or struggle with? Are there any items here that you don’t understand? G3 Eccl. 3:1-8 | Go through and try to list which are positive and which are negative for each dual phrase (eg “a time to be born” is positive; “a time to die” is negative). G4 Eccl. 3:1-8 | Revisit your list and see if you can think of a positive way to look at the negatives or a negative way to look at the positives. For example, when might “keeping” be a negative action and when might “throwing away” be a positive action? How does this change how you read this familiar passage? G5 Eccl. 3:10-11 | The writer talks about the experience of life being both a burden and beautiful. How can this be? Can something be both a burden and beautiful at the same time? What might be an example? G6 Eccl. 3:13 | Eating and drinking – this is a gift from God. Satisfaction in toil – this is a gift from God. Which do you find harder to accept as a gift? How could you grow in this area? Show S1 How can you look for the eternal in the everyday as you go into 2024 (think of specific examples like your job, your home, your significant relationships)?

20231224 CHRISTMAS EVE - Jesus, the sum of all that is good

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 Passage: Isaiah 9:2-7 The One Thing: Jesus, the Sum of All That Is Good

20231217 ADVENT Make Some Noise - Prayer + gratitude = joy.

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 Passage: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 The One Thing: Prayer + gratitude = joy.