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Charge Yr 6-8

(Sun 10.30 - 11.45am)

WALKING THE WALK

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Sometimes reading the bible feels like reading complete gibberish. I mean really, who hasn’t skipped over the odd genealogy? But the thing is, we’re told in the Bible that ALL scripture is not only God-breathed but useful as well. And that includes the book of Ezekiel. We all have this miracle called the Bible sitting on our bookshelves and through it we can learn about our God, the God who loves us. Sometimes it’s tricky, but instead of giving up, perhaps we should pray that God would help us to understand so that we can better know the God who created us to be in relationship with Him. Maybe try reading the Bible and praying with a friend. It helps…no really!
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QUIET TIMES - STAYING ALIVE

Day 1: Read Matthew 11:11-19

1. Who does Jesus say that John the Baptist actually is?

2. What does Jesus compare this generation to?

3. What has the kingdom of heaven been doing since John the Baptist?

4. What have people been saying about Jesus and John the Baptist?

5. How does Jesus respond to this?

Day 2: Read Matthew 11:20-30

1. Why was Jesus denouncing those cities?

2. Why does Jesus praise the Father?

3. Who knows the Father?

4. What comfort does Jesus offer to the weak and burdened?

5. Who knows the Son? What might this mean?

Day 3: Read Matthew 12:1-14

1. Why did the Pharisees complain to Jesus?

2. What does Jesus reply?

3. Who is Lord of the Sabbath?

                  The Pharisees had laws to keep men like the one
                  with the shriveled hand out, why do you think
                  he might have been there at that exact time?

4. How do the Pharisees respond to Jesus healing on the Sabbath?

Day 4: Read Matthew 12:15-29

1. How did the people respond to Jesus' healing of the man?

2. What did the Pharisees have to say?

3. How does Jesus respond?

4. Who is this 'strong man'?

5. How will the people know that the kingdom of God has come?

Day 5: Read Matthew 12:30-37

1. What blasphemy will not be forgiven?

2. How is a tree recognized?

3. How is this shown to relate to people?

4. What does Jesus call the Pharisees?

5. What will people have to do on judgment day?

Day 6: Read Matthew 12:38-45

1. How will Jesus' story relate to that of Jonah's?

2. Is Jesus greater or lesser than Jonah?

3. How does Jesus compare to Solomon?

4. What does Jesus mean by the seven spirits?

5. What does Jesus call this generation?

Day 7: Read Matthew 12:46-13:23

1. What are we told about Jesus' real family?

2. Why does Jesus speak in parables?

3. Why are the people's eyes blessed?

4. What does the parable of the sewer mean?

5. Which soil is desirable?

Coming Events

ATF service 31st August

Youthsurge August 29

Short break- September 5-7 @ Wollongong Surf & leisure resort

Study hall- In October holidays- notes out now

5pm Outreach- Invite your mates on September 14

Layso's Last 5 - September 7

5pm is turning 10 - Our 10th anniversary service (and HSC prayer service)
on October 19