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The Inner Life #3 - Blake Dobles & Peter Ingram . In Luke 2:52, we see that Jesus grew in wisdom, stature, and favour with God and people. This series will give practical tools to check in on our inner life and assess the health of our relational, mental, physical, and spiritual gauges.

The Inner Life #2 - Madison Van Dooren & Amy Seath. In Luke 2:52, we see that Jesus grew in wisdom, stature, and favour with God and people. This series will give practical tools to check in on our inner life and assess the health of our relational, mental, physical, and spiritual gauges. DIscussion Questions 1.How would you describe the health of your closest relationships right now? 2.Read Ecclesiastes 4:912 together. What stands out to you about the way God designed us to do life together? 3. What does intentionally investing in relationships through time, presence and consistency look like? 4. What is one practical step God might be prompting you to take to strengthen a relationship this week? Practice the RPMS this week - CLICK HERE

The Inner Life #1 - Sarah Davis. In Luke 2:52, we see that Jesus grew in wisdom, stature, and favour with God and people. This series will give practical tools to check in on our inner life and assess the health of our relational, mental, physical, and spiritual gauges. Discussion Questions 1. Where are you drifting? Is there an area of your life where you feel youre running on empty or have lost focus? 2. How are your RPMS gauges? In Luke 2:52, Jesus grew in wisdom, stature, and favour with God and people. Which area (Relational, Physical, Mental or Spiritual) needs your attention right now? 3. What is Jesus saying, and what will you do about it? What is one practical step you can take this week in response to what Jesus is showing you? Practice the RPMS this week - CLICK HERE

What does it really mean to be great? Guest speaker Ps Mark Ansell challenges us to rethink our culture of self-promotion and discover the counter-cultural way of Jesus, choosing to serve others with humility, kindness and a willingness to see the needs around us. Discussion Questions: Think of someone who consistently shows kindness and serves others without seeking recognition. What can you learn from their example? Read John 13:45, 1215.Jesus, the Son of God, chose to wash His disciples feet. What does this teach us about greatness in Gods Kingdom, and how can we follow His example in our everyday lives? Ps Mark challenged us to have soft eyes looking beyond what we first see to recognise needs and opportunities to serve. Where might God be prompting you to notice someone or something within the Discover Church community, your family, workplace or other areas of life, and respond with kindness and a Self-Less attitude? What can make serving others difficult, especially when it goes unnoticed or feels inconvenient? How can we develop an attitude that reflects Jesus rather than seeking recognition or putting ourselves first?

Who am I to dispute with God how he made me and my lifes experiences, he made me from love, to be loved and to be loving.Jesus came and modelledGods Lovethrowing our human perceptions, traditions and regulations to the wind. With guest speaker Pastor Sally Ansell. Discussion Questions: 1. Sally reminded us that our purpose is to produce spiritual fruit. Read Galatians 5:2223. Which of the fruits of the Spirit do you find most challenging to demonstrate in your life at the moment, and what might help you grow in this area? 2. How have I been trying to fit God into my own expectations, rather than allowing Him to shape me into who He created me to be? 3. When we experience pain, suffering or tragedy, do we tend to lean into God and trust Him, or create distance from Him? What influences our response, and what might it look like to draw closer to Him in those seasons?

Guest speaker Mark Ansell guides us through a fresh view of what it means to be lost in the world and the joy of being found by God Discussion Questions: 1. What are we burying? What are we pushing down internally that could become a mess if left unaddressed, and how can we bring these things before God? 2. Does my life reflect respect for Jesus? Which area will I focus on engaging more in: Prayer, Scripture or Generosity? 3. The Prodigal Son (Luke 15:1132): Read the story, then read it again, substituting the lost son with someone you know. How does this change your perspective?

The Treasure Principle #4 - Peter Ingram This series invites us to consider our relationship with money and generosity - as our treasure reveals where our heart is. Everything we have is entrusted to us by God, and Jesus calls us to invest not simply in what we can see, spend or store up, but in what lasts for eternity. 1) Cains offering raises the question: Do we truly trust God with what we have? The disciples had to learn to trust God to provide as they went. What am I trusting God to provide, and what am I tempted to hold onto just in case? 2) Read Luke 10:47 22:3536, the disciples experienced both having nothing and having resources. Jesus wanted them to learn that their confidence was ultimately in God, not what they carried. When God provides, do I recognise it as His provision, or simply as something Ive secured for myself? 3) Paul learned to be content whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want (Philippians 4:12). Contentment isnt having enough; its knowing Christ is enough. Can I be content with what I have today because my confidence is in Christ, not in having more? 4) If I really trusted God to provide, what would change about the way I give, spend, and live?

The Treasure Principle #3 - Jack Waller & Sarah Davis This series invites us to consider our relationship with money and generosity - as our treasure reveals where our heart is. Everything we have is entrusted to us by God, and Jesus calls us to invest not simply in what we can see, spend or store up, but in what lasts for eternity. Discussion Questions: Read Matthew 6:2534.What does this passage tell us about trusting God as our provider? Where do you find it hardest to trust Him? Is there something you need God to provide? Pray together for this need. Read Matthew 19:1622.What do your choices, time or money reveal about what you truly treasure? Have you ever caught yourself keeping score with God , focusing on what youve given up rather than what youve gained? What helps shift your perspective? Read John 13:3435.Jesus says our love for one another is a sign that we are His disciples. How does trusting God as our provider free us to love and be generous towards others?

The Treasure Principle #2 - Andrew Cavanagh This series invites us to consider our relationship with money and generosity - as our treasure reveals where our heart is. Everything we have is entrusted to us by God, and Jesus calls us to invest not simply in what we can see, spend or store up, but in what lasts for eternity. Discussion Questions In what ways does the pursuit of the Australian dream (house, early retirement, etc) get in the way of keeping our focus on the realities of heaven? Read through Luke 12: 13 34, what themes are presented regarding our attitudes to earthly possessions? In what ways can we shift our attitudes regarding wealth to better reflect the teaching of Jesus and the early church? What are some of the practical things we can do?

The Treasure Principle #1 - Olivia Waller This series invites us to consider our relationship with money and generosity - as our treasure reveals where our heart is. Everything we have is entrusted to us by God, and Jesus calls us to invest not simply in what we can see, spend or store up, but in what lasts for eternity. Discussion Questions Why does Jesus speaks about money so often? What does it mean thatour relationship with money cannot be separated from our discipleship? Read the stories of the Rich Young Ruler (Luke 18:18-23) and Zaccheus (Luke 19:1-10). Both stories involve people who have significant possessions before their encounter with Jesus. Why were their responses so different? Ps Liv shared three practical ways we can grow in generosity as we live for eternity and faithfully manage what already belongs to God: Begin giving regularly. If giving a small amount, give 10% (tithe). If already tithing, consider increasing by 12% and/or giving offerings. Which of these challenges your personal experience with giving, and what might a practical next step look like for you?