Looking Ahead: Q's for Gathering 2/15 & Equipping recap

GATHERING: Q'S for next Sunday February 15

Message: The Insanity of Divisions among Servants (Adam Richardson)

Context: If we (who lead) are servants who share one purpose and one hope - then there is only one team

Relationship: Have you ever had family members estranged from each other? God's family does this too. What can we do to help promote healing and unity in Christ's Church?
Text: Read I Corinthians 3:1-9. Don't rush. What stands out?
V1-2: Paul says they are worldly or fleshly not spiritual. What does he mean?
V3-4: Paul says the root of division and quarrelling is jealousy. Why is jealousy divisive?
V1-4: Summarize the problem in your own words...
V5: What is the solution to division? (Hint: not unity)
V8: What is the "one purpose" Paul describes, and how can we take practical steps to recognize and celebrate different roles while maintaining unity around our purpose?
V9: What is the significance of the Corinthians being "God's" field and building?
Growth: What is a key application you take from this passage / message?
Prayer

EQUIPPING REVIEW: Last Sunday Feb 8, at 9AM (Godly Fellowship Class):

HEALTHY CONFLICT - transform "fight or flight" conflict into a healing process of courage and tenderness, and bring God's peace.

Daily time in prayer to search own heart for offenses TO and FROM others
Path to begin reconciliation, "ABC": "In situation A, when B happened, I felt C."
Path to proceed: LISTEN! (for understanding, reflectively)
Then: Admit, Apologize, Ask forgiveness, Accept conseqences

EQUIPPING PREVIEW: Next Sunday, Feb 15, 9AM (Godly Fellowship Class):

CRAZY EFFECTIVE MEETINGS - pro tips to crush small groups

Circles: How to really connect and not just gather
Skills: Balancing relaxed and "efficient" group discussion
Keeping prayer personal & powerful

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