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  • The Jesus Code - Deity on the Line (Hwy33)

    Text: Gen 12:1-3

    In this video Pastor Glen takes a look at Genesis 12:1-3. We see God's loving pursuit and promise for humanity are powerfully displayed in his vow to Abraham. First, he cuts a deal and then commits to fulfilling both ends of the agreement. We bring nothing to this table called "Grace," which is fantastic news for our neighbourhoods, family and lives.

    https://youtu.be/cDbrI-OI8K8?t=2915

    Study Questions

    1. Glen reminded us that we all innately know what a 5-star restaurant ought to be like. We just have this sense of perfection in us. Have you ever had a 5-star experience at a business? What made it 5-star?
    2. Sarah and Abraham were well past their childbearing years. We have areas or stages in our life when we feel like God cannot use us. What are common reasons people give for why God cannot you use them? Do we ever feel like God cannot use us?
    3. God puts his divinity on the line. By making a promise to Abraham and walking through the halved animals God rests the fate of humanity on his own shoulders. If God is willing to do this for Abraham, why do we doubt that he would do it for us?
    4. No qualifications needed. Abraham was just a regular Babylonian man living in Ur when God called him. What makes Abraham stand out is that he listened to God, he left family, security, and traveled hundreds of kilometers through dangerous territory. Why is it so difficult to just listen to God and follow? We don’t need any great qualifications to be a Christian and yet it still feels difficult. Why is this?
      5. 57 min
    5. The Jesus Code - Stand Firm Trusting God (Hwy33)

      Text:

      The Old Testament was written and compiled thousands of years ago but in a culture where only new things are prized is the OT still reliable? Pastor Luke walks us through the reasons why the OT is not only reliable but relevant for us today.

      https://youtu.be/qoBuIptNz7k?t=2397

      Study Questions

      1. Our culture has so many questions and so much access to “answers.” What was the last question you googled, and did you get the answer you were looking for? How do you decide between conflicting answers?
      2. Trust is a major theme in the Bible and in life because we are continually asked to give trust. God asks us to trust him, science asks us to trust it, the news anchors ask us to trust their reporting, the car salesperson asks us to trust their judgment, and the list could go on and on. Why is trust so important for everyday life and how do you maintain your willingness to trust?
      3. Luke gave several good reasons for the reliability of the Old Testament. When you read the Old Testament do you struggle with believing these stories or does it come easily?
      4. Luke reminded us that God is bigger than our questions. We may not get all the answers now and God is still trustworthy. What questions do you want answered in
        5. 42 min
      5. The Jesus Code - Noahic Covenant (Hwy33)

        Text: Gen 6-9

        Phil walks us through the painful decent of humanity into evil after the fall. But when things are at their bleakest, when the story seems over God makes a covenant. This is one of the first steps of God

        https://youtu.be/5GxC1pVqGqc

        Study Questions

        1. Phil told the story of his young daughter pretending to read her Bible. We call this keeping up appearances and we do this in all walks of life. Family, work, hobbies, and more. Why do people try to keep up appearances even though their hearts and minds are not in it?
        2. Grief always prompts a response. When you are in grief how do you respond? What helps you or hinders your process of grieving? What does God do when he grieves the evil in this world?
        3. The reputation of the church is very low these days and that can affect us deeply. But Phil reminded us that when the church is in step with Christ it holds back the evil in this world. Share some reasons why the world is better off with the church than without it.
        4. It is easy to blame our circumstances, family, work, and the world around us for the sorry state of our lives. But Phil reminded us that sin has touched every aspect of our being and especially our hearts; that is what we love. Name something about following Jesus that you wished you loved more. Then name a distraction in your life that you wished you loved less. What can you do to shape desires of your heart?
          5. 46 min
        5. The Jesus Code - No Small Parts (Hwy33)

          Text: Gen 3

          Our world is beautiful, and really messed up. How is it that we be capable of tremendous good and horrendous evil at the same time? What is that about? And, what do I do about it? More importantly what is God doing about it through Jesus?

          https://youtu.be/cDbrI-OI8K8?t=2915

          Study Questions

          1. We are hard wired to flourish but often feel like we are withering. What are the signs of flourishing in our lives and what does it look like when we are withering?
          2. We start off life trusting the people around us but at some point trust is lost. Name a time when you lost trust in someone. Have you ever lost trust in God? What makes trusting God so difficult?
          3. What is sin? Depending how you answer this question it will shape what you think will fix our world. What are some popular ways of defining sin? What does the bible say sin is?
          4. God gives Adam and Eve clothes to show his love for them. What has God provided you, that you didn’t deserve, but he gave you anyways because of his abounding love?
            5. 47 min
          5. Best Way to be Human (Hwy33)

            Text: Matthew 1:1-17

            Jesus never goes out of style or relevancy. Glen walks us through why this is and what it means to say yes to Jesus.

            Study Questions

            1. The genealogy in Matthew was meant to be a trumpet call or a resumé. What is the point of a resumé? If you had to make a resumé for Jesus what would be on it?
            2. Name a time when you were in a church that felt like it was thriving? What do you think made that church so successful?
            3. Jesus is the centre of our faith and life but it can be so easy to put Jesus on the sidelines. What prevents you from making Jesus the focus?
            4. With our sermon series on David ending what ideas, practices, and/or action points did you incorporate into your life? If none why not? What gets in the way of living out what we learn on Sunday?
              5. 45 min
            5. Father's Day (Hwy 33)

              Text: Psalm 68

              Study Questions

              1. In many cultures Fatherhood is closely connected to protection. Phil told the story of his dad protecting him with a rake. Tell a story of time when you experienced fatherly protection. Why does it feel so good to be protected? What does being protect say about your worth and value?
              2. Orphan is a charged word. When the bible talks about orphans, we shouldn’t picture Annie from the musical. In the ancient world orphans were considered a blight. Wild hooligans who would roam around the city stealing, disrupting, and destroying. But God offers them a home. Who in our society feels like the orphans of the ancient world?
              3. The health of our families is directly corelated to the health of our society. How can the church promote healthy family life in a society that seemingly doesn’t want anything from the church? Do you feel like the church is a family? How could we build a closer church family?
              4. Phil reminded us that God knows how to give good gifts. What good gifts has God given you? The best gift God gives us is the Holy Spirit. Do you feel like the Holy Spirit is a good gift? Sometimes to feel the goodness of a gift we need a change of heart. What needs to change in us in order to really see God as a good father?
                5. 40 min
              5. David and the Unshakably Steady Life (Hwy33)

                Psalm 16:1-11

                We live in a moment of history where it feels like the world is unsteady - metaphorically shaking. Yet, as we look through history, we hear stories of millions of "ordinary" Christians who seem unshakeably steady, even amid insurmountable challenges and crises. How are they so steady and robust? What can we learn from David's life and live an unshakeably steady life?

                https://youtu.be/C6vW0BcQDdU?t=2030

                Study Questions

                1. Glen reminded us of the 2nd Law of thermal dynamics, that is the slow but steady break down into chaos of all ordered things. What in your mind does chaos look like or feel like? Tell a story of a time when you encountered chaos.
                2. We all search for stability in our lives but often we turn to things that were never designed to last. Why do we find instability so intolerable? What gives you confidence and stability during tough or chaotic times?
                3. Jesus commands his followers to seek his kingdom first. But we live in world that makes Jesus a personal or private concern. How do we show our children, friends, and coworkers that we seek Jesus first?
                4. Have you experienced the love of God pouring into your heart? Think back to a time when you felt the closest to God. What nourished your walk during that time? What kind of things disrupted your close walk? What would it take for you to feel the immediacy of God’s presence again?
                  5. 42 min
                5. The Power of Pentecost (Hwy33)

                  The Power of Pentecost (Hwy33) June 5, 2022 - Pastor Phil Collins

                  Text: Acts 2

                  What is Pentecost Sunday? What does Pentecost mean? Is the Holy Spirit for everyone? Can I be filled with the Spirit? On this very special day (Pentecost Sunday), Pastor Phil Collins takes a look at Acts 2 and the birth of the evangelistic power of the early church. We see that this is when faith got personal ... and powerful.

                  https://youtu.be/JHj2Z6CDy1Q

                  Study Questions

                  1. The disciples prayed and waited for the Spirit. Sometimes we struggle waiting for our coffee at the drive through window. Why do you think people struggle with the quite disciplines of prayer and waiting?
                  2. Have you ever felt like a second-class citizen? Share a time when you felt like you were valued less or treated differently.
                  3. Passion and purpose are magnetic traits in every avenue of life. The story of the Tanzanian evangelists that Phil shared was inspiring. Should we transplant their methods here? Why or why not? How do we build up our passion and purpose without faking it?
                  4. The presence of God in our life is the foundation of our faith and practices. At Pentecost the mission and power of God’s kingdom was revealed to the disciples and Jerusalem. Before the disciples were bumbling but after Pentecost, they became powerful champions. How can the church keep God’s presence and relationship at the centre? Phil warned us to avoid religion and embrace presence. What do you think leads to a stagnant religion instead of a living faith?
                    5. 46 min
                  5. The Days of Shadow (Hwy33)

                    The Days of Shadow.

                    1 Chron. 29:10-20

                    David set’s himself to the task of preparing the materials and paying the cost for God’s temple to be constructed by Solomon. But David does not just give enough, he gives generously, which sparks an avalanche of giving from all of Israel. Living generously changes the world.

                    General

                    1. What stood out to you in the sermon?
                    2. What was one thing in the sermon that was challenging?
                    3. What was one thing in the sermon that was encouraging?
                    4. What do you want to be different this week in your life?

                      5. Sermon Specific

                      1. Have you ever experienced a view that has taken your breath away? Describe the feeling and impact. Revival is similar, it is a peak moment where heaven and earth feel in step. Have you experienced or witnessed revival? Did it lead to life change? Why or why not?
                      2. Wealth and debt are repeatedly addressed in the Bible. Often paired with these is the call to forgive (e.g. Mat. 18:21-35). Why does Jesus connect wealth, debt, and forgiveness so often? What makes forgiveness so difficult?
                      3. David set an intimidating example for us. He gave to God an equivalent of around 6 billion dollars in today’s standard. What would have to happen in your own heart, mind, or lifestyle to give that much away?
                      4. Glen reminded us that our job or business is not our vocation. Our work is to share the gospel and follow Jesus. What obstacles prevent us from taking our calling from God more seriously? Do you think it is easier to live out God’s call if you are a pastor, missionary, or evangelist? Name something you can do this week that reveals your true calling from God to others.
                        5. 50 min
                      5. Nevertheless (Hwy33)

                        Title: Nevertheless

                        Text: 2 Sam 5:1-15

                        All the promises are coming together! David is finally made king and one of his first acts is to take Jerusalem a city that had defied conquest for hundreds of years. But God’s purposes cannot be stopped, and he has a purpose for you.

                        https://youtu.be/hZ8X2bQ7hK8

                        General

                        1. Go around and share a highlight and a low light since you last met.
                        2. What stood out to you in the sermon?
                        3. What was one thing in the sermon that was challenging?
                        4. What was one thing in the sermon that was encouraging?
                        5. What do you want to be different this week in your life?

                          6. Sermon Specific

                          1. God fulfils his promise to make David king, but it is the tribes of Israel that approach David and assert his leadership. We often forget that God moves and speaks through his community. Name a time when you experienced the affirmation of your community or name a time when you wish they had affirmed you.
                          2. David is the only Israelite king to be called a shepherd. A shepherd was meant to care and protect, not dominate, and control. Why do people in power or with power struggle to be good shepherds? Is power corrupting?
                          3. Have you ever experienced perfect timing in your own life? You took the shot at the perfect moment, you swerved the car just in time, or arrived at work at the opportune time? What makes perfect timing so stressful and yet so satisfying? Do you find God’s timing stressful or peaceful or both at the same time?
                          4. “Nevertheless” is the pivot point in a sentence and in our lives. Jerusalem was held by the Jebusites for hundreds of years. It was considered unconquerable. Nevertheless, David conquered it because God willed it. Do you have a nevertheless moment in your life when God brought about the unexpected? Do you have an unconquered part of your life that you still wait for the “nevertheless” pivot moment from God?
                            5. 43 min

                          About Willow Park Church

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                          Welcome to the weekly podcast from Willow Park Church in Kelowna, BC. Here you will find weekly messages from all of our locations: 33, Downtown, and Lake Country.