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Weekly Podcast from Cornerstone Church, North Gower, Ontario.  www.knowgrowshow.ca   To listen on your favourite podcast provider (Spotify, Stitcher, Apple or Google) visit knowgrowshow.ca and click on the podcast tab. The One Thing: Our Father is working. The Passage: Matthew 5:10 Know K1 Dan talked about finding good theology in Belinda Carlisle’s 1987 song “Heaven is a place on earth”. What’s your favourite song from the 80s? Grow G1 In your life with Jesus - do you ever feel like you are the National Capital Region – straddling two kingdoms, as it were? G2 Had you heard of Ravi Zacharias before today’s message? Did he have an impact on your life? G3 How can meditating about our deathbed motivate us to live God-honouring lives? G4 Dan talked about salvation as you coming into God’s Kingdom and sanctification as God’s Kingdom coming into you. Why is sanctification such a LONG process compared to salvation? G5 Read Colossians 1:13. Think about each word. What encourages you about this verse? G6 Im

Weekly Podcast from Cornerstone Church, North Gower, Ontario.  www.knowgrowshow.ca   To listen on your favourite podcast provider (Spotify, Stitcher, Apple or Google) visit knowgrowshow.ca and click on the podcast tab. The Passage Matthew 6:9b The One Thing Our Father is worthy Know K1 G1 What does your name mean? (If your name doesn’t have a meaning, what would you like your name to mean? Grow G1 What do you think of the Message translation of ‘hallowed by your name’: “Reveal who You are”? G2 Dan said that someone’s name is a shorthand way of referring to “everything about them” (their character / personality etc). How does this help us understanding the meaning of Matt 6:19? G3 In Exodus 3:15, what did God reveal about Himself when He told Moses that His name is “I AM” or “the self-existent one” (Yahweh in Hebrew). If this is God’s proper name, why do you think we don’t use it very much? G4 Dan said that “hallowed be your name” is not about Him becoming more holy, but refers to US changing OUR vi

Weekly Podcast from Cornerstone Church, North Gower, Ontario.  www.knowgrowshow.ca   To listen on your favourite podcast provider (Spotify, Stitcher, Apple or Google) visit knowgrowshow.ca and click on the podcast tab.   The Passage: Matthew 5:9 The One Thing: Our Father is WITH us and WAY beyond us Know K1 Who are you most excited to see for a heart-to-heart after Covid-19? Grow G1 Jesus says “This then is how you should pray” in Matt 6:9. So, are we allowed to pray any other prayers other than the Lord’s prayer? G2 Why is this prayer so different from the prayer of the hypocrite in verse 5? How is it different to prayer of the babbler in verse 7? G3 We often think of prayer as a private thing: something between me and God. Why is it significant that Jesus says “OUR Father” instead of “MY Father”? G4 Why does God choose to primarily reveal Himself as Father? G5 God reveals Himself as a Father in our passage today and throughout scripture. Does this mean God is male? Explain your answer. G6 How wou

Weekly Podcast from Cornerstone Church, North Gower, Ontario.  www.knowgrowshow.ca   To listen on your favourite podcast provider (Spotify, Stitcher, Apple or Google) visit knowgrowshow.ca and click on the podcast tab.   The Passage: Matthew 6:6-7 The One Thing: Pray as if God already knows Know K1 Think of a place in your imagination that represents peace and solitude for you. Could you imagine meeting Jesus there? Grow G1 Would you say that times of silence and solitude are (a) Essential? (b) Beneficial? (c) On balance, probably do more good than harm ? (d) Unnecessary? What scripture would you use to back up your claim? G2 Have you ever used written prayers to help you pray? How did this go for you? How is this different to “vain repetition” or “babbling”? G3 How should Matt 6:8 (“your Father knows what you need before you ask Him”) change how we pray? G4 Have you ever prayed with prayer beads or a comfort cross or some other practical aid? Why might it be helpful to have something in our hands as

Weekly Podcast from Cornerstone Church, North Gower, Ontario.  www.knowgrowshow.ca   To listen on your favourite podcast provider (Spotify, Stitcher, Apple or Google) visit knowgrowshow.ca and click on the podcast tab. Grapple and Grow Family Discussion Passage Matthew 6:5-6 The One Thing You have a visitor. It’s God.  Grow G1 Matthew 6:5, Jesus says “When (not if) you pray”. What does this tells us about how Jesus views prayer? G2 We believe Jesus is God, right? Does that mean every time the disciples were talking to Him, they were praying? What do you think? G3 What’s an example today of someone “praying to be seen by others” (verse 5)? What are some ways that can we be insincere or “hypocritical” in our prayers? G3 How can talking to God (prayer) both humble you AND lift you up? G4 Why are some people afraid of praying out loud? How could they reduce this fear? G5 What are the three steps in Matthew 5:6 of connecting with God? Why is “going into your room” and “closing your door” so important?

Weekly Podcast from Cornerstone Church, North Gower, Ontario.  www.knowgrowshow.ca   To listen on your favourite podcast provider (Spotify, Stitcher, Apple or Google) visit knowgrowshow.ca and click on the podcast tab. Grapple and Grow Family Discussion Passage 1 Timothy 6:17-21   The One Thing God richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment   Know K1 Think of 2 circumstances in which you really value clear instructions? Grow G1 Dan said “the greater the consequences, the clearer the instructions”. Do you agree with this statement? Why or why not? G2 What does it tell us that Paul used the word “command” when discussing wealth? Has the Pastor got the right to command people how to view money? G3 According to verse 17a, why is putting your hope in wealth a bad idea? Have you ever experienced the “uncertainty” of wealth? G3 Verse 17b tells us that “God provides us with everything for our enjoyment”? Do you think he really means EVERYTHING? G4 What picture of God does Paul want us to buil

Weekly Podcast from Cornerstone Church, North Gower, Ontario.  www.knowgrowshow.ca   To listen on your favourite podcast provider (Spotify, Stitcher, Apple or Google) visit knowgrowshow.ca and click on the podcast tab. The One Thing: God's Recipe for a Life Fully Lived The Passage: 1 Timothy 1:3:16 16 Beyond all question, the mystery from which true godliness springs is great: He appeared in the flesh, was vindicated by the Spirit, was seen by angels, was preached among the nations, was believed on in the world, was taken up in glory.

Weekly Podcast from Cornerstone Church, North Gower, Ontario.  www.knowgrowshow.ca   To listen on your favourite podcast provider (Spotify, Stitcher, Apple or Google) visit knowgrowshow.ca and click on the podcast tab. The One Thing: Jesus: the Vaccine for the Virus of Sin. The Passage: 1 Timothy 1:15-16  15 Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst. 16 But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his immense patience as an example for those who would believe in him and receive eternal life.

  Weekly Podcast from Cornerstone Church, North Gower, Ontario.  www.knowgrowshow.ca   To listen on your favourite podcast provider (Spotify, Stitcher, Apple or Google) visit knowgrowshow.ca and click on the podcast tab. 70 Day Bible Reading Challenge As you’re reading the Bible this week, ask the following questions: S: what SPECIFIC Bible verse stood out to me? O: general OBSERVATION. What is the Bible passage saying? A: APPLICATION. How do I apply this to my life? P: PRAYER: Write a 1 or 2 sentence prayer, telling God what’s most on my heart and mind today.  Personal Growth / growgroup questions Passage: James 1:12-18 The One Thing: Fill up with the best to say no to the rest   Discussion questions / personal growth questions about Sunday’s message. Know Dan told two truths and a lie I his message. Can you remember what they were? Take some time and play this game with whoever you’re in isolation with – see who is the most convincing liar! Grow What was your response to hearing that Dan s

  Weekly Podcast from Cornerstone Church, North Gower, Ontario.  www.knowgrowshow.ca   To listen on your favourite podcast provider (Spotify, Stitcher, Apple or Google) visit knowgrowshow.ca and click on the podcast tab. 70 Day Bible Reading Challenge As you’re reading the Bible this week, ask the following questions: S: what SPECIFIC Bible verse stood out to me? O: general OBSERVATION. What is the Bible passage saying? A: APPLICATION. How do I apply this to my life? P: PRAYER: Write a 1 or 2 sentence prayer, telling God what’s most on my heart and mind today. Personal Growth / growgroup questions Passage: Hebrews 11:8-10 The One Thing: Jesus is our foundation of future hope Know Dan talked in his message about camping. It’s hard to imagine going camping right now isn’t it? What plans have you needed / might you need to change because of Covid-19? Grow 2 Cor 5:1. The Bible talks about this life being like a tent, and the next life as our real “home”. How can this understanding help us place gre

Weekly Podcast from Cornerstone Church, North Gower, Ontario.  www.knowgrowshow.ca   To listen on your favourite podcast provider (Spotify, Stitcher, Apple or Google) visit knowgrowshow.ca and click on the podcast tab. SOAP As you’re reading the Bible this week, ask the following questions: S: what SPECIFIC Bible verse stood out to me? O: general OBSERVATION. What is the Bible passage saying? A: APPLICATION. How do I apply this to my life? P: PRAYER: Write a 1 or 2 sentence prayer, telling God what’s most on my heart and mind today.   Discussion questions / personal growth questions about Sunday’s message. Know How is God revealing Himself to you during Covid-19? Think of the unexpected blessings this time brings to you. Thank God for them. Grow Read Hebrew 6:7-8 - What kind of land are you? What kind of fruit are you growing? Read Hebrews 6:12 - who are you following? Does this relationship enhance your relationship with Christ? If so, how? Read Hebrews 6:4-5 – What do these blessings mean: b

GROWGROUP QUESTIONS SOAP: Luke 19-24 (SOAP Focus Luke 22:31-32) The One Thing: Jesus prays for you   Growgroup questions Take time to allow each person in the growgroup (split off into smaller groups if the group is too large) to share one of their SOAP passages this week: S: what SPECIFIC Bible verse stood out to me? O: general OBSERVATION. What is the Bible passage saying? A: APPLICATION. How do I apply this to my life? P: PRAYER: Write a 1 or 2 sentence prayer, telling God what’s most on my heart and mind today. Discussion questions / personal growth questions about Sunday’s message. Know K1 Think of a challenging time in your life that brought about something unexpectedly wonderful in your walk with the Lord. Grow G1 Satan asked to sift the disciples “like wheat”. This means being “taken apart”, “picked apart”, or “shaken down”. At the time, we might not notice when Satan is sifting us. Think back on your life: looking back, can you think of a situation in which you would now say that Sat

Weekly Podcast from Cornerstone Church, North Gower, Ontario.  www.knowgrowshow.ca   To listen on your favourite podcast provider (Spotify, Stitcher, Apple or Google) visit knowgrowshow.ca and click on the podcast tab SOAP Luke 19-24 (SOAP Focus Luke 19:37-42) The One Thing The sound of hard rock worship Growgroup questions Take time to allow each person in the growgroup (split off into smaller groups if the group is too large) to share one of their SOAP passages this week: S: what SPECIFIC Bible verse stood out to me? O: general OBSERVATION. What is the Bible passage saying? A: APPLICATION. How do I apply this to my life? P: PRAYER: Write a 1 or 2 sentence prayer, telling God what’s most on my heart and mind today. Additional questions (if needed) about the Sunday message passage. Know K1 In what ways does nature help you experience God or deepen your walk with Him?   Grow G1 Luke 18:39 Why did the Pharisees tell Jesus to rebuke His disciples? Think about what had just happened, what was hap

Weekly Podcast from Cornerstone Church, North Gower, Ontario.  www.knowgrowshow.ca   To listen on your favourite podcast provider (Spotify, Stitcher, Apple or Google) visit knowgrowshow.ca and click on the podcast tab. SOAP Luke 14-18 (SOAP Focus Luke 18:1-6) The One Thing Pray and don’t give up. Growgroup questions Take time to allow each person in the growgroup (split off into smaller groups if the group is too large) to share one of their SOAP passages this week: S: what SPECIFIC Bible verse stood out to me? O: general OBSERVATION. What is the Bible passage saying? A: APPLICATION. How do I apply this to my life? P: PRAYER: Write a 1 or 2 sentence prayer, telling God what’s most on my heart and mind today. Additional questions (if needed) about the Sunday message passage. Know K1 Luke 18:1 Why do you need to hear Jesus’ encouragement to “pray and not give up”?  Grow G1 Dan read humour into Jesus’ telling of the parable in Luke 18:2-4? Do you think this is appropriate? Why or why not? G2 Why

Weekly Podcast from Cornerstone Church, North Gower, Ontario.  www.knowgrowshow.ca   To listen on your favourite podcast provider (Spotify, Stitcher, Apple or Google) visit knowgrowshow.ca and click on the podcast tab. SOAP Luke 9-13 (SOAP focus: Luke 13:1-5) The One Thing Jesus came to turn outsiders into insiders. Growgroup questions Take time to allow each person in the growgroup (split off into smaller groups if the group is too large) to share one of their SOAP passages this week: S: what SPECIFIC Bible verse stood out to me? O: general OBSERVATION. What is the Bible passage saying? A: APPLICATION. How do I apply this to my life? P: PRAYER: Write a 1 or 2 sentence prayer, telling God what’s most on my heart and mind today. Additional questions (if needed) about the Sunday message passage. Know Where do you see an “us versus them” mentality in today’s world? Society? Church? Your own life? Grow G1 How do you think Luke’s identity as an “outsider” (he was a Gentile who never met Jesus) migh

Weekly Podcast from Cornerstone Church, North Gower, Ontario.  www.knowgrowshow.ca   To listen on your favourite podcast provider (Spotify, Stitcher, Apple or Google) visit knowgrowshow.ca and click on the podcast tab. SOAP Luke 1-8 (SOAP focus: Luke 8:34-39) The One Thing Never fear. Jesus is here. Growgroup questions Take time to allow each person in the growgroup (split off into smaller groups if the group is too large) to share one of their SOAP passages this week: S: what SPECIFIC Bible verse stood out to me? O: general OBSERVATION. What is the Bible passage saying? A: APPLICATION. How do I apply this to my life? P: PRAYER: Write a 1 or 2 sentence prayer, telling God what’s most on my heart and mind today. Additional questions (if needed) about the Sunday message passage. Know K1 (Luke 8:32) Was Jesus merciful to the demons by letting them enter the pigs? Grow G1 What's something God has done in your life recently (small or big), and how can you share it with others? G2 (Luke 8:22-53) Wh

Weekly Podcast from Cornerstone Church, North Gower, Ontario.  www.knowgrowshow.ca   To listen on your favourite podcast provider (Spotify, Stitcher, Apple or Google) visit knowgrowshow.ca and click on the podcast tab. SOAP Revelation 20-22 (SOAP focus: Revelation 21:3) The One Thing Jesus is coming growgroup questions Take time to allow each person in the growgroup (split off into smaller groups if the group is too large) to share one of their SOAP passages this week: S: what SPECIFIC Bible verse stood out to me? O: general OBSERVATION. What is the Bible passage saying? A: APPLICATION. How do I apply this to my life? P: PRAYER: Write a 1 or 2 sentence prayer, telling God what’s most on my heart and mind today. Additional questions (if needed) about the Sunday message passage. Know K1 In light of Revelation 21 and 22, do you think it’s possible to be “so heavenly minded” that we become “no earthly good”? What is the real problem with people who are accused of this? Grow G1 What is the signific

Weekly Podcast from Cornerstone Church, North Gower, Ontario.  www.knowgrowshow.ca   To listen on your favourite podcast provider (Spotify, Stitcher, Apple or Google) visit knowgrowshow.ca and click on the podcast tab.  The Passage Revelation chapters 15-19. SOAP passage = Revelation 19:6-8 The One Thing Prepare for the wedding of eternity growgroup questions Take time to allow each person in the growgroup (split off into smaller groups if the group is too large) to share one of their SOAP passages this week: S: what SPECIFIC Bible verse stood out to me? O: general OBSERVATION. What is the Bible passage saying? A: APPLICATION. How do I apply this to my life? P: PRAYER: Write a 1 or 2 sentence prayer, telling God what’s most on my heart and mind today. Additional questions (if needed) about the Sunday message passage. G1 Imagine that tomorrow the headline is that Washington has been attacked, and the US as a world superpower has been decimated in a wide-reaching decisive and coordinated attack. The

Weekly Podcast from Cornerstone Church, North Gower, Ontario.  www.knowgrowshow.ca   To listen on your favourite podcast provider (Spotify, Stitcher, Apple or Google) visit knowgrowshow.ca and click on the podcast tab.  The Passage Revelation chapters 11-14. SOAP passage = Revelation 13:10 The One Thing The perseverance and faith of the saints Growgroup questions Take time to allow each person in the growgroup (split off into smaller groups if the group is too large) to share one of their SOAP passages this week: S: what SPECIFIC Bible verse stood out to me? O: general OBSERVATION. What is the Bible passage saying? A: APPLICATION. How do I apply this to my life? P: PRAYER: Write a 1 or 2 sentence prayer, telling God what’s most on my heart and mind today. To access John’s 1 page outline of Revelation, visit this URL: tinyurl.com/uy9o4hp Additional questions (if needed) about the Sunday message passage. G1 John said regarding Revelation: “The picture itself is not the message, rather the interpreta

Weekly Podcast from Cornerstone Church, North Gower, Ontario.  www.knowgrowshow.ca   To listen on your favourite podcast provider (Spotify, Stitcher, Apple or Google) visit knowgrowshow.ca and click on the podcast tab.  The Passage Revelation chapters 6 – 10. SOAP passage = Revelation 9:20-21 The One Thing We prefer false idols we can control to a real God who we cannot. Growgroup questions their SOAP passages this week: S: what SPECIFIC Bible verse stood out to me? O: general OBSERVATION. What is the Bible passage saying? A: APPLICATION. How do I apply this to my life? P: PRAYER: Write a 1 or 2 sentence prayer, telling God what’s most on my heart and mind today. Additional questions (if needed) about the Sunday message passage. G1 What is the overall picture of Jesus we get from Revelation chapter 6 through 10? G2 What results when we focus on only the love of God, at the exclusion of His holiness or justice? G3 Revelation 6 talks about wars, famine and death – from your understanding, is this