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One Focus (Acts 20:7-21:36)

Unite Neighbourhood ChurchMar 18, 2023

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Representing God (1 Samuel 3-6)

1/ (Tahi ) Q: Take a moment to give your thoughts and feelings to the Holy Spirit. What do you sense him impress upon you as you consider this scripture?

2/ (Rua) Q: How do you wrestle with the tensions in this passage?

3/ (Toru) Q: How is Jesus leading you to trust in the story he is telling?

May 20, 202313:59

An Invitation To Trust (1 Samuel 1 & 2)

QUESTIONS:

1/ (Tahi ) Q: What does this passage reveal to us about God’s faithfulness?

2/ (Rua) Q: Read Hannah’s prayer together in 1 Samuel 2: and then consider: What does this prayer reveal to us about God’s relationship with humanity?

3/ (Toru) Q: What is Jesus inviting us to trust him with today?

May 13, 202310:44

Partnership and Pride (Genesis 2 and 3)

1/ (Tahi ) Q: What do these passages tell us about who God is?

2/ (Rua) Q: What does living in rest look like in your life?

3/ (Toru) Q: What does it mean for us to walk in Partnership with God now?

May 06, 202314:12

Known and Knowing (Psalm 139)

QUESTIONS:

1/ (Tahi ) Q: Why is the presence of God so vital for us as followers of Jesus?

2/ (Rua) Q: What does this Psalm reveal in me about how I see God?

3/ (Toru) Q: What truth about God, is the Holy Spirit leading me to trust him with?

Apr 22, 202313:06

Easter Sunday (John 13-20)

1/ (Tahi ) Q. What does the cross and resurrection of Jesus mean to you?

2/ (Rua) Q. Put yourself in the shoes of those who saw Jesus resurrected. How would you have responded if you were there?

3/ (Toru) Q. Reflect on the words “Peace be with you,” spoken by Jesus. Where are you led to repentance and trust, worship and rest?

Apr 08, 202308:55

“Living Worthy of the Call” (Acts 24-25, Eph 2-4)

1/ (Tahi ) What does the grace of God mean to you? 2/ (Rua) How are you engaging with God’s gift of grace in your life right now? 3/ (Toru) When have you experienced unity in the church?

Apr 01, 202314:18

One Focus (Acts 20:7-21:36)

1/ (Tahi ) Q. What are we hugging to our hearts as if it were our soul’s life?

2/ (Rua) Q. What is Jesus asking us to hand over and trust him with?

3/ (Toru) Q. What does it mean for each of us to fix our eyes on Jesus right now?

Mar 18, 202312:05

Worship, Love, and Mission (Acts 17:35-20:6)

1/ (Tahi ) Q. How is your trust in Jesus growing?

2/ (Rua) Q. How are we being led to serve one another in love?

3/ (Toru) Q. How are we being led to partner in God’s mission of revealing his saving love to our city?

Mar 11, 202314:36

Kings and Idols (Acts 16:11-17:34)

1/ (Tahi ) Q. What does it mean for Jesus to be Lord and King in our lives?

2/ (Rua) Q. How is the Lordship of Jesus at odds with how we as Christians are living presently?

3/ (Toru) Q. What are we led to surrender and trust Jesus with?

Mar 04, 202312:22

Becoming Love (Acts 13:13-14:28)

1/ (Tahi ) Q. When you consider the book of Acts, how are you led to repentance?

2/ (Rua) Q. How can we foster a community full of the love of Christ?

3/ (Toru) Q. Where are we called to humble ourselves in community?

Feb 18, 202311:27

Spirit Lead Us (Acts 11:19-13:13)

As you allow the Spirit of the Lord to lead you, why don’t you consider these questions:

1/ (Tahi ) Q. How have you experienced rest from setting rhythms in your life?

2/ (Rua) Q. What does the Holy Spirit mean to you?

3/ (Toru) Q. How can we practice being led by the Spirit of the Lord in community?

Feb 11, 202312:22

"Sensing where God is leading” (Acts 9:32-11:18)

As you allow the Spirit of the Lord to lead you, why don’t you consider these questions:

(Tahi ) Q. How have I seen the goodness of God in my life over this past week? (Rua) Q. Where am I led to repentance and worship as I read the scripture? (Toru) Q. Where do we sense God’s leadership for us individually and as a community?

Feb 04, 202310:31

18 December 2022

Questions to consider as we share together, remembering that the Holy Spirit guides us in all truth, leading us as we open the word together .

Tahi - How have I seen the goodness of God in our neighbourhood church this year?

Rua - How is Jesus present in the mess of life at the moment?

Toru - Where have we sensed the whisper of the Holy Spirit as we read scripture this week?

You can follow along with us as we read the bible this week at www.unitechurch.org.nz/bible. Verses are posted at 6am each day. For more info about Unite Church, visit www.unitechurch.org.nz, or get in touch with us at www.unitechurch.org.nz/connect-card

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Dec 17, 202213:26

‘’Worship, Discipleship, Mission” (Luke 23:26-24:35)

Questions to consider as we share together, remembering that the Holy Spirit guides us in all truth, leading us as we open the word together .

1/ (Tahi ) Q. Who is God and how has he been good to me?

2/ (Rua) Q. What good work are you doing in me Holy Spirit of Jesus, and how would you like me to respond?

3/ (Toru) Q. What good work are you doing in my faith community, and what part would you like me to play?

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Dec 10, 202215:00

‘’A Rhythm of Prayer” (Luke 22:39-23:25) Sunday Dec 4th 2022

Questions to consider as we share together, remembering that the Holy Spirit guides us in all truth, leading us as we open the word together .

1/ (Tahi ) Q. Retell in our own words, what is happening in this passage?

2/ (Rua) Q. What is God wanting to show us as we read this passage, where do we sense the Spirit leading?

3/ (Toru) Q. What is our response, personally and collectively?

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Dec 03, 202212:28

‘The Kingdom of Heaven’ (Luke 21:5-22:38)

Questions to consider as we share together, remembering that the Holy Spirit guides us in all truth, leading us as we open the word together .

1/ (Tahi ) Q. Retell in our own words, what is happening in this passage?

2/ (Rua) Q. What is God wanting to show us as we read this passage, where do we sense the Spirit leading?

3/ (Toru) Q. What is our response, personally and collectively?

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Nov 26, 202209:43

‘Approaching the Bible Together’ (Luke 20:20-21:4)

Questions to consider as we share together, remembering that the Holy Spirit guides us in all truth, leading us as we open the word together .

1/ (Tahi ) Q. Retell in our own words, what is happening in this passage?

2/ (Rua) Q. Where is God’s heart in the scripture we are reading?

3/ (Toru) Q. What is our response?

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Nov 19, 202213:42

‘The Forest from the Trees’ (Luke 19:1-20:19) Sunday November 13th 2022

Questions to consider as we share together, remembering that the Holy Spirit guides us in all truth, leading us as we open the word together .

1/ (Tahi ) Q. What does this passage tell us about God; his love and heart for us?

2/ (Rua) Q. How does this passage invite us as Apprenticeship Communities of Jesus to trust in the story of God?

3/ (Toru) Q. How does this passage lead us to partner with God on His mission to love the world?

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Nov 12, 202216:27

‘Humble vs. Exalted’ (Luke 18:9-18:42)

Questions to consider as we share together, remembering that the Holy Spirit guides us in all truth, leading us as we open the word together .

1/ (Tahi ) Q. What does this passage tell us about God; his love and heart for us?

2/ (Rua) Q. How does this passage invite us to engage as communities of apprenticeship to Jesus in love and service?

3/ (Toru) Q. How does this passage lead us to partner with God on His mission to love the world?

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Nov 05, 202214:26

Sunday Service (Luke 16:19 -18:8) Oct 30

Questions to consider as we share together, remembering that the Holy Spirit guides us in all truth, leading us as we open the word together .

Tahi - Where can you see God’s goodness in these bible passages we are reading?

Rua - Where in your life do you need the rest that Jesus offers us?

Toru - How can you draw near to God?

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Oct 29, 202213:44

‘Love in Community’ (Luke 15:1-16:18) Sunday October 23rd 2022

Questions to consider as we share together, remembering that the Holy Spirit guides us in all truth, leading us as we open the word together .

1/ (Tahi ) Q. How is Jesus loving you in the season you’re in right now?

2/ (Rua) Q. How does Jesus, as your Shepherd, lead you?

3/ (Toru) Q. How is God leading you to practice love in community at the moment?

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Oct 22, 202213:28

‘’The Gift Of Repentance” Luke 12:49-13:21

Questions to consider as we share together, remembering that the Holy Spirit guides us in all truth, leading us as we open the word together .

1/ (Tahi ) Q. What does it mean to persevere in trusting Jesus?

2/ (Rua) Q. Where have you experienced the gift of repentance in your walk with God?

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Oct 08, 202211:27

"In His Care” (Luke 11:37-12:48)

Questions to consider as we share together, remembering that the Holy Spirit guides us in all truth, leading us as we open the word together .

1/ (Tahi ) Q. What is Jesus speaking to us about as we read and rest in his word and presence this morning?

2/ (Rua) Q. How are we going to practice what Jesus is asking us to obey and follow through with this week?

3/ (Toru) Q: How do you seek first His kingdom?

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Oct 01, 202213:27

‘’With God.” (Luke 10:38-11:36) Sunday September the 25th 2022

Questions to consider as we share together, remembering that the Holy Spirit guides us in all truth, leading us as we open the word together .

1/ (Tahi ) Q. Does your image of God draw you to prayer? Or hinder you from it?

2/ (Rua) Q. What of your view of God needs to change so that you can come to him freely?

3/ (Toru) Q. How do you/can you make yourself present to God day in and day out?

Listen to The Chapel on Spotify

Sep 24, 202213:49

Partnering with God (Luke 9:37-10:37)

Questions to consider as we share together, remembering that the Holy Spirit guides us in all truth, leading us as we open the word together .

1/ (Tahi ) Where have we made something else our comfort rather than Jesus himself? (Allow this korero to lead you to the mercy, grace and loving kindness of Jesus as we live lives of repentance)

2/ (Rua) How are we responding to the Holy Spirit’s leadership in our life at the moment?

3/ (Toru) How do you personally partner with God with his mission of redemption?

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Sep 17, 202214:45

The Way of the Cross (Luke 9:1-9:36)

Questions to consider as we share together, remembering that the Holy Spirit guides us in all truth, leading us as we open the word together .

1/ (Tahi ) What does it mean for you to take up your cross and follow Jesus today/this week?

2/ (Rua) How do we encourage one another in our apprenticeship communities to each follow as the Holy Spirit leads us?

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Sep 10, 202214:05

For All People (Luke 8)

Questions to consider as we share together, remembering that the Holy Spirit guides us in all truth, leading us as we open the word together .

1/ (Tahi) Q: Where have you experienced the Holy Spirit revealing mysteries to you?

2/ (Rua) How did you meet and come to know Jesus? What led you to Him?

3/ (Toru) What simple and short rhythms help you stay connected to God and aware of his grace and leading in your life?

Listen to The Chapel on Spotify

Sep 03, 202212:19

People Of Practice (Luke 6:46 - 7:50)

Questions to consider as we share together, remembering that the Holy Spirit guides us in all truth, leading us as we open the word together .

1/ (Tahi) JESUS Q. What does it mean to trust Jesus with what is important to you? How is Jesus trustworthy?

2/ (Rua) SELF Q. How does Jesus see you? What is a loving God showing you about who you really are?

3/ (Toru) OTHERS Q. What does it mean for us to practice the way of Jesus?

Listen to The Chapel on Spotify

Aug 27, 202215:46

Stay In My Love (Luke 6:12-45)

Questions to consider as we share together, remembering that the Holy Spirit guides us in all truth, leading us as we open the word together .

1/ (Tahi) Q.How do you stay in the love of God?

2/ (Rua) Q. How has the quiet place shaped the way you relate to other people?

3/ (Toru) Q. Where in your apprenticeship journey do you need to repent and trust Jesus again? (Is there somewhere the Holy Spirit is highlighting that he wants to heal or grow in you?)

Listen to The Chapel on Spotify

Aug 20, 202215:03

The Need For The Lonely Place (Luke 5:12 6:11)

Questions to consider as we share together, remembering that the Holy Spirit guides us in all truth, leading us as we open the word together .

1/ (Tahi) Q. What does passage show me about Jesus?

2/ (Rua) Q. What does this passage show me about people?

3/ (Toru) Q. How is the Holy Spirit inviting me to respond in practice?

Listen to The Chapel on Spotify

Aug 13, 202213:37

The Word in the Wilderness (Luke 4:1-5:11)

Questions to consider as we share together, remembering that the Holy Spirit guides us in all truth, leading us as we open the word together .

1/ (Tahi) Share your experiences with inviting God in your thought space. How was it and how can we support one another in this daily practice?

2/ (Rua) Q. What is the Holy Spirit bringing to your attention as you read this passage again?

3/ (Toru) Q. How are you being led to rest and think on the Word of God day by day?

Listen to The Chapel on Spotify

Aug 06, 202213:23

Return to the Right Way Up (Luke 2-3)

Questions to consider as we share together, remembering that the Holy Spirit guides us in all truth, leading us as we open the word together .

1/ (Tahi) Q. What do these passages show us is important to God?

2/ (Rua) Q. What is the Holy Spirit illuminating in our lives right now, to repent and trust Him with?

3/ (Toru) Q. How can we support one another to live life’s of prayer?

Listen to The Chapel on Spotify

Jul 30, 202210:57