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Hebrews 1:1-3 (NIV)

In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he made the universe. The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven.

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This morning, Will Dyer continues our summer series by looking at the story of David and Goliath. Rather than seeing this as a story about good versus bad, perhaps God is trying to show us what it means to trust in him.

A brief programming note: next week we are having a bring-your-own-picnic event at Chris and Karen's home in Bradford and, as such, there will not be a teaching podcast posted next Sunday. Regularly scheduled programming will resume the following Sunday, August 9th.

Please find the slide deck for this week's teaching here.

Home Church Questions:

1. What stood out to you from Sunday’s teaching?

2. Read 1 Samuel 17:1-51 (prefereably in different translations). What stands out to you from this passage?

3. Have you ever had to rely on God’s wisdom? Do you think you could have the level of trust that David had in this story?

4. There are 150 Psalms. Consider the following reading plan: if you read three psalms per day starting today, you would read the entire book and finish by the first Sunday after Labour Day (which will be when we commence our next sermon series). If that seems like too much, consider reading any number of Psalms that you select. As you read these texts, leave time to reflect on their deeper meanings and to pray through them. They are poems, after all; their meaning isn’t always superficial or obvious.

5. Pray with and for one another, our church community, and our world.

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Romans 13:8-10 (NIV)

Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for whoever loves others has fulfilled the law. The commandments, “You shall not commit adultery,” “You shall not murder,” “You shall not steal,” “You shall not covet,” and whatever other command there may be, are summed up in this one command: “Love your neighbour as yourself.” Love does no harm to a neighbour. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.

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This week, Brian Waugh continues our series on ordinary people experiencing extraordinary grace as recorded in the Old Testament scriptures with a teaching on Moses. What happens when we get in our own way when God is trying to use us?

Please find the slide deck for this week's teaching here.

Home Church Questions:

1. What stood out to you from this week's teaching?

2. Read Exodus 3-4 (preferably in multiple translations). What stands out to you from this passage?

3. What are some excuses that you have used to not be used by God?

4. How can we create a culture of willingness both in ourselves and in our community?

5. Pray with and for one another, our church community, and our world.

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1 Corinthians 1:18-21 (NLT)

The message of the cross is foolish to those who are headed for destruction! But we who are being saved know it is the very power of God. As the Scriptures say,

“I will destroy the wisdom of the wise
    and discard the intelligence of the intelligent.”

So where does this leave the philosophers, the scholars, and the world’s brilliant debaters? God has made the wisdom of this world look foolish. Since God in his wisdom saw to it that the world would never know him through human wisdom, he has used our foolish preaching to save those who believe.

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Today, we welcomed guest speaker Carol O'Neil to begin our summer series on ordinary people experiencing God's extraordinary grace by sharing about the life of Joseph. Faith is a long obedience in the same direction, so how should we understand our suffering in light of God's promises?

There is no slide deck for this week's teaching.

Home Church Questions:

1. What stood out to you from this week's teaching?

2. Read Genesis 37-50 (this is a long one! Tip: if you use the BibleGateway or YouVersion apps, they can read it to you). What stands out to you from this story?

3. Have you ever been in a situation where you were punished for making the right choice? How did you handle that? Why do bad things happen to good people?

4. The Lord was with Joseph even through his suffering. How can we see Christ in our lives through the story of Joseph's life?

5. Pray with and for one another, our church community, and our world.

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Romans 8:26-28 (NIV)

In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for God’s people in accordance with the will of God.

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

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This morning was our monthly Community Sunday where we have communion together as well as have time for coffee, snacks, and fellowship after musical worship. This month, Dave offered a brief reflection on living in the heavenly kingdom here on earth.

Please find the slide deck for this week's teaching here.

Home Church Questions:

1. What stood out to you from this week's teaching?

2. Read Colossians 3:1-2 (preferably in multiple translations). What stands out to you from this passage?

3. Where are the thin places in your life where you have a greater sense of heavenly things?

4. How can we help reveal the heavenly kingdom to those around us?

5. Pray with and for one another, our church community, and our world.

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Psalms 66:16-20 (NIV)

Come and hear, all you who fear God;
    let me tell you what he has done for me.
I cried out to him with my mouth;
    his praise was on my tongue.
If I had cherished sin in my heart,
    the Lord would not have listened;
but God has surely listened
    and has heard my prayer.
Praise be to God,
    who has not rejected my prayer
    or withheld his love from me!

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Matthew 19:16-22 (MSG)

Another day, a man stopped Jesus and asked, “Teacher, what good thing must I do to get eternal life?”

Jesus said, “Why do you question me about what’s good? God is the One who is good. If you want to enter the life of God, just do what he tells you.”

The man asked, “What in particular?”

Jesus said, “Don’t murder, don’t commit adultery, don’t steal, don’t lie, honour your father and mother, and love your neighbour as you do yourself.”

The young man said, “I’ve done all that. What’s left?”

“If you want to give it all you’ve got,” Jesus replied, “go sell your possessions; give everything to the poor. All your wealth will then be in heaven. Then come follow me.”

That was the last thing the young man expected to hear. And so, crestfallen, he walked away. He was holding on tight to a lot of things, and he couldn’t bear to let go.

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