Each week we open the Bible and explore how God speaks to his creation.
24-04-28_Focus.mp3File Size: 45223 kbFile Type: mp3Download File 1. What kinds of things have you been collecting and keeping?2. There are many good things in this world. How do they become ultimate things? What can happen to our faith and focus if they do become ultimate?3. What is the “treasure” we store up in heaven?4. How do we ensure we are filled with the right “light”? What happens when we focus only on the “shiny” stuff of this world?5. [...]
24-04-21-The Disciples Prayer Part 2.mp3File Size: 64283 kbFile Type: mp3Download File 1. What is meant by “hallowed be your name?” How do we do this?2. If God is already sovereign and reigning, why are we praying for His kingdom to come? What is it we are praying for? How welcome would it be to you personally?3. In praying that God’s will be done, what are we committing ourselves to? What are we committing to with respect to God? What are we committing t [...]
24-04-14_The Disciples Prayer - Our Abba.mp3File Size: 60258 kbFile Type: mp3Download File 1. The Lord’s Prayer is to be seen as an attitude and a pattern of approach in our prayer. The first words in the first line are “Our Father.” What is Jesus implying by using “Our”?2. What does “Our” mean for our interactions with non-believers? What does this mean for our interactions with each other as fellow disciples of Christ, belonging to the [...]
1. How do you feel about public speaking or being the centre of attention?2. How was the woman and what she was doing perceived by the onlookers? Why? How was it perceived by Jesus?3. We have discussed before that pretentious and heartless prayer is not welcomed by God. What is true worship? Why is it welcomed by God? (See John 4:21-26 to help discussion.)4. Why is true worship costly? Discuss in terms of time, talent, money, reputation and life.5. What type of “righteousness [...]
24-03-17_Whose Reward Are you Working For?.mp3File Size: 50388 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]
24-03-03_podcast.mp3File Size: 78248 kbFile Type: mp3Download File 1. Why do you think there is so much anxiety in our culture today? What surprising signs do you see of it?2. The sermon illustrated 3 attitudes believers should have in suffering, persecution, trials and storms: Humility, Alertness and Hopefulness. Why is humility important? Who are we to humble ourselves before?3. Why might pride be a source of anxiety and worry? What does Peter mean when he tells us to “ca [...]
24-02-26_The Prison of Expectation.mp3File Size: 53712 kbFile Type: mp3Download File 1. What do you think is the greatest song ever written? What is it that makes it great?2. Read the following verses in this order: Psalm 139:13-16; Luke 1:76-79; and 1 Cor 4:6-7.How do you view John’s life meaning and purpose in light of these verses? How should you view your life meaning and purpose? Are there any grounds for arrogance and boasting?3. When John asked his disciples to go as [...]
24-02-18 Jesus and the high view of marriage.mp3File Size: 44749 kbFile Type: mp3Download File 1. Are there any TV ads that you like or still remember? What tools and techniques do you see advertisers using on us? How can these tools and techniques influence our desires and expectations in this life?2. James said that if we break one of God’s commandments, we have failed to keep the rest of them (James 2:10.) How can this be? What if you were to approach adulte [...]
24-02-11_podcast.mp3File Size: 36074 kbFile Type: mp3Download File 1. Have you ever had someone lose it on you? How did you feel afterwards?2. Have you ever lost it on someone? How did you feel afterwards? What did you do afterwards?3. Why does Jesus insist that anyone who is harbouring and fanning anger against anyone is subject to God‘s judgment, and not just the murderer? Why do we normally get angry as humans?4. In Matt 21:12, Matt 23:16-17, and Mark 3:5-6, we se [...]
24-01-28_The Lamb Breaks The Seals.mp3File Size: 60638 kbFile Type: mp3Download File 1. Does biblical prophecy illuminate the future, the present, or the past? Or all three?2. What disasters do the four Horsemen bring upon the Earth and why were they sent? Are Christians spared from suffering in these trials and tribulations?3. How were the martyrs comforted? How would suffering Christians be encouraged by what they heard here?4. Why does Christ permit testing and suffering for h [...]
1. If our attitude and behaviour are characterized by the “blessed“ statements in Matthew 5:3-9, why can we expect to be persecuted? Is this normal or abnormal?2. Why should you feel blessed if persecuted? What should you be asking yourself if you have never been mocked or persecuted?3. Jesus often uses word pictures and elements of daily ancient life to illustrate his teachings. Why did he choose salt to characterize our daily interaction?4. Read John [...]
24-01-14_The Sermon on the Mount.mp3File Size: 55429 kbFile Type: mp3Download File 1. What does “blessed” mean here in the Sermon on the Mount and in the Bible generally?2. What does it mean to be poor in spirit? How are they encouraged?3. What is being mourned here? Does the Gospel apply? How?4. What is the righteousness described here that we should be searching for? How can we be satisfied?5. D.A. Carson writes: “Our perception of God and His ways, as [...]
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23-12-03_The Hope of The Messiah.mp3File Size: 53770 kbFile Type: mp3Download File 1. What do you hope for in the coming new year?2. What does “hope” mean as used in the Bible? Is it a “cross your fingers” kind of deal?3. What is meant by Justice in the Isaiah 42? How is Christ our hope for justice?4. How is Christ hope for the broken? How does verse 3 comfort and encourage you?5. How is Christ hope for freedom? What is the nature of this freedom?6. [...]
23-11-26_The Cling On Heart.mp3File Size: 55708 kbFile Type: mp3Download File How do you define integrity? Have you ever had a leader or someone you admired say one thing but do another? How did that make you feel?God spoke to Solomon on 3 prior occasions (1 Kings 3, 6 and 9.) What kind of things was Solomon doing at the time (both good and bad)? What did God say to him?In Deuteronomy 7 and 17, what did God say for the Israelites and their kings not to do? Why? So how did [...]
23-11-19_The Triumph of the Lamb.mp3File Size: 56530 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]
23-11-12_The Queen of Sheba & the Stirring of a Heart.mp3File Size: 58019 kbFile Type: mp3Download File 1. “My life would be better if only …....?” How would you complete this sentence? Define “better.”2. Why did the Queen of Sheba come to Jerusalem? What was it about the nature of her journey that made it seem important? What did she see and hear?3. God said that there never was nor would there ever be a man like Solomon again. He was like a [...]
1. When you pray, what do you ask for? Is it mainly for material, situational or spiritual things?2. What was Solomon’s incentive to pray? Looking at the structure of his prayer, what was the foundation and heart of his prayer? What was his attitude?3. What is wisdom? What kind of wisdom did Solomon ask for? How do you see wisdom defined elsewhere in the Bible?4. Why do you think God also gave Solomon great riches and honour? When God gives us more than we ask for spiritually [...]
1. You have just been proclaimed King of Canada for 1 year. What is one big thing you would want to accomplish? How would you accomplish it? How would you handle resistance to it?2. How do verses 1 to 4 describe the state of David and his kingdom? Why do you think he and the kingdom came into such a state? How did Adonijah respond?3. Compare the character of Adonijah to what you know of the character of David and his life. In what ways are father and son similar? In what ways are th [...]
23-09-24_Christ's Message To The Churches.mp3File Size: 62048 kbFile Type: mp3Download File 1. What does the Book of Revelation prepare the church for? How does it do so?2. Why do you think the seven churches were chosen to be addressed? How do these places compare to Winnipeg?3. What does Jesus praise the churches for? What does Jesus criticize them for?4. What does Christ promise to those who persevere in faith and service?5. Do you see anything about yourself in any of the chu [...]
23-09-18_The Spirit Filled Church.mp4File Size: 90177 kbFile Type: mp4Download File 1. If you were given the chance to become very good, or even become an expert, at one thing within only one hour, what would you choose?2. How does God equip and prepare His church to worship Him and spread the Gospel? How would you describe the character of the early church in Acts 2? A) How would you describe their teaching? B) Ho [...]
23-09-10_The Weapon of All Prayer.mp3File Size: 48270 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]
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22-07-09_Revelation, Read the Book Wisely.mp3File Size: 57877 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]
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23-06-04 The Certainty of Ending.mp3File Size: 60916 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]
23-05-28 Imitators of God.mp3File Size: 59867 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]
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23-05-07 A Guide To Getting Along.mp3File Size: 52082 kbFile Type: mp3Download File 1. How do you feel when you are lied to? What lies does our a culture tell us?2. Why did Paul emphasize speaking truth as Christians?3. When you have acted or spoke in anger, how did that work out for you?4. How and where are we to labour in this life?5. How should we use our words and actions as Christians?6. The letter Paul wrote to the Ephesians is filled with theology and practical guidance. I [...]
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1. How are the terms “light” and “dark” used in the Bible? Do you find the world a dark place? How?2. Our culture says all humans are basically good and we have light within us. We just need to search and find that light, then resolve to live by it. Do you think that is true? Why or why not?3. Where does the Bible say light comes from? And joy?4. In Luke, describe how Zechariah, Elizabeth, Mary and John respond in joy. Would their circumstances be described [...]
1. Has anything unexpected ever happened to you whereby you saw the reason or blessing only afterwards? What were your initial first responses to the circumstances?2. In Luke 1:26-38, what “unexpected” things or challenges particularly stand out to you, or resonate with you? If everyone back then had had a better understanding of the Old Testament, should the circumstances of Jesus’ birth and the nature of his ministry really have been surprising?3. How can our human wis [...]
22-11-27_podcast.mp3File Size: 56754 kbFile Type: mp3Download File 1. Compare 2 Samuel 24:1 to 1 Chronicles 21:1. If God is holy, perfect and sinless, can God actually tempt people into committing sin? How do these passages compare to Adam and Eve in the garden?2. It seems reasonable that any nation should know its resources and population. So how did David sin? (See also Exodus 30:11-16.) How did the idols of comfort, security and power factor into David’s decision? Why is [...]
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1. Why do you think we are called to endure trial and tribulation? How can we persevere?2. How does James describe the “riches” of this worldly life?3. What do you think is meant by “the crown of life”? (See also 1 Cor 9:24-27.) What do you anticipate upon receiving this crown?4. In Genesis 3:1-7, what did the serpent imply about God? What did the serpent promise?Is our sin always the result of some external force?5. What is the difference between testing and tempt [...]
1. How did David sin? What were the circumstances? When do you feel most vulnerable to succumbing to sin? What does it take for the seed of sin to grow?2. How did David attempt to cover up? Was his sin concealed? Does sin ever affect just the person committing the sin? Who suffered for David’s choices?3. What was Nathan’s goal in approaching David? What was the tone and nature of Nathan’s approach? What were David’s reactions? How do you think Saul would have respo [...]
1. From Acts 26 and what you know of Paul’s life, describe how the process of Rebellion, Revelation, Repentance and Restoration worked out in Paul’s life? How does obedience fit in?2. Is this a one time process? Is it continuous in the Christian life? What kind of life did Paul lead?3. Do you think understanding and applying these four R’s can help you share the gospel? If we ever feel we may be at a loss for words or a convincing argument, how does Matthew 10:19- [...]
22-10-23_podcast.mp3File Size: 54168 kbFile Type: mp3Download File 1. Have you ever been homeless? Evacuated from your home? In isolation away from your home? How did you feel or how did it affect you?2. How have “dwell” or “dwelling,” “tent” or “tabernacle “ been used in the Bible? Can you link those observations to the various Biblical covenants?3. Why do think David and Nathan thought it was a good idea to build a tem [...]
1. How does the Ark of the Covenant point to God’s character? What attributes of His character stand out for you? How does the Ark point to Jesus?2. What were the specific directions God gave as to how the Ark was to be treated and transported? (See Exodus 25:10-22; Deuteronomy 10:8-10; Hebrews 9:1-10.) Do you think these instructions show God’s holiness and mercy? How? Why do you think Israel transported the Ark the way they did at first?3. Do you think God was too har [...]
22-10-02_podcast.mp3.crdownloadFile Size: 426 kbFile Type: crdownloadDownload File 1. What does the term “anointed” mean and imply when used in the Bible? What does “fool” mean and imply in the Bible?2. In your own words, define forgiveness. Is forgiveness costly? How? Who bears the pain of forgiving? What is the cost for us of not forgiving?3. David was anointed by God to be King over Israel. Why do you think God took awhile to execute judgement and remov [...]
1. Can you describe a time when a friend came through for you? What were you struck by or what stood out about it.2. Can you recall a time when you came through for a friend? What were the circumstances?3. Have you ever felt that you let a friend down? How did you cope or deal with that?4. What were the 3 characteristics of friendship that were discussed in the sermon and why are they crucial to friendship?5. Truth, duty, honour, loyalty, integrity, dignity and sacrifice are sometimes see [...]
Discussion Questions Matt 6:25-341. What we fear or worry about can reveal the idols in our lives. What idols was Jesus addressing in Matt 6? Are the idols in our world the same, different or unique in any way?2. Worry, stress and anxiety often arise from fear of loss or failure to attain in this world. What idols are revealed to you by your anxieties and worry?3. Are there what may be termed appropriate or “healthy” fears or concerns in this life? Wha [...]
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