Resurrection + Restoration: Restored World | Tim Dobson at 8:30am | 25th April 2021

25 April 2021 - 8:30am Service

Resurrection + Restoration: Restored World

This Sunday we finish our current preaching series Resurrection + Restoration with a message from Tim Dobson on ‘Restored World’.

Following on from Easter, our series Resurrection + Restoration will help us grasp what Jesus’ resurrection means and the hope we carry in our everyday lives.

Rather than wave quickly goodbye to Easter, we’re taking some time to look at Bible passages from the Gospels after Jesus was resurrected. We’ll be looking at scriptures that address personal restoration, the great commission, and how we can bring hope into the world. Each week, we’ll be trying to earth these stories in our own lives and call as a Church today.

Remember, later today at the 7pm services we’ll hear Dave Mitchell speak on the same topic. Go check it out

DISCUSSION NOTES

INTRODUCTION | Matthew 28:16-20

Matthew 28:16-20 carries the hope of restored creation. God has always wanted his world to be filled with his image-bearers (Genesis 1:27-28 ‘Be fruitful and multiply, fill the earth and subdue it’). Here in Matthew, the disciples are called to be fruitful and multiply, to fill the earth (every nation) and subdue (teaching them to obey everything).

STUDY QUESTIONS

1. The word for nations here is ‘ethne’ (from which we get ethnic) and was used by Jewish people to designate gentiles, non-Jews. What is the significance for the disciples of this particular call in the light of Israel being a ‘chosen people’?

2. How much do we prioritise in our sharing of Good News about Jesus people very different to ourselves? Does the commission of these eleven disciples extend to us? What does that say about the priority of the global mission for Christians?

3. How much is racial unity and inclusion an important practice for us at Woodlands? What do you think Jesus wants for us in this area?

4. We live in a world where environmental degradation, species loss and climate change are stark realities. What is the Christian response to Creation itself?

5. How might we teach people to obey the teaching of Jesus as these verses tell us to? What place does baptism have for people who are serious about obeying Jesus words?

Resurrection + Restoration: Restored Church | Dave Mitchell at 7pm | 25 April 2021

How can our lives, church and world be restored by the love and power of Jesus?

25 April 2021 - 7pm Service

Resurrection + Restoration: Restored World

This Sunday we finish our current preaching series Resurrection + Restoration with a message from Dave Mitchell on ‘Restored World’.

Following on from Easter, our series Resurrection + Restoration will help us grasp what Jesus’ resurrection means and the hope we carry in our everyday lives.

Rather than wave quickly goodbye to Easter, we’re taking some time to look at Bible passages from the Gospels after Jesus was resurrected. We’ll be looking at scriptures that address personal restoration, the great commission, and how we can bring hope into the world. Each week, we’ll be trying to earth these stories in our own lives and call as a Church today.

Remember, earlier today at the 11am service we heard Tim Dobson speak. Go check it out!

DISCUSSION NOTES

INTRODUCTION | Matthew 28:16-20

Matthew 28:16-20 carries the hope of restored creation. God has always wanted his world to be filled with his image-bearers (Genesis 1:27-28 ‘Be fruitful and multiply, fill the earth and subdue it’). Here in Matthew, the disciples are called to be fruitful and multiply, to fill the earth (every nation) and subdue (teaching them to obey everything).

STUDY QUESTIONS

1. The word for nations here is ‘ethne’ (from which we get ethnic) and was used by Jewish people to designate gentiles, non-Jews. What is the significance for the disciples of this particular call in the light of Israel being a ‘chosen people’?

2. How much do we prioritise in our sharing of Good News about Jesus people very different to ourselves? Does the commission of these eleven disciples extend to us? What does that say about the priority of the global mission for Christians?

3. How much is racial unity and inclusion an important practice for us at Woodlands? What do you think Jesus wants for us in this area?

4. We live in a world where environmental degradation, species loss and climate change are stark realities. What is the Christian response to Creation itself?

5. How might we teach people to obey the teaching of Jesus as these verses tell us to? What place does baptism have for people who are serious about obeying Jesus words?

Resurrection + Restoration: Restored World | Tim Dobson at 11am | 25 April 2021

How can our lives, church and world be restored by the love and power of Jesus?

25 April 2021 - 11am Service

Resurrection + Restoration: Restored World

This Sunday we finish our current preaching series Resurrection + Restoration with a message from Tim Dobson on ‘Restored World’.

Following on from Easter, our series Resurrection + Restoration will help us grasp what Jesus’ resurrection means and the hope we carry in our everyday lives.

Rather than wave quickly goodbye to Easter, we’re taking some time to look at Bible passages from the Gospels after Jesus was resurrected. We’ll be looking at scriptures that address personal restoration, the great commission, and how we can bring hope into the world. Each week, we’ll be trying to earth these stories in our own lives and call as a Church today.

Remember, our 7pm service will be looking at the same topic and Dave Mitchell will be sharing with us. Check it out!

DISCUSSION NOTES

INTRODUCTION | Matthew 28:16-20

Matthew 28:16-20 carries the hope of restored creation. God has always wanted his world to be filled with his image-bearers (Genesis 1:27-28 ‘Be fruitful and multiply, fill the earth and subdue it’). Here in Matthew, the disciples are called to be fruitful and multiply, to fill the earth (every nation) and subdue (teaching them to obey everything).

STUDY QUESTIONS

1. The word for nations here is ‘ethne’ (from which we get ethnic) and was used by Jewish people to designate gentiles, non-Jews. What is the significance for the disciples of this particular call in the light of Israel being a ‘chosen people’?

2. How much do we prioritise in our sharing of Good News about Jesus people very different to ourselves? Does the commission of these eleven disciples extend to us? What does that say about the priority of the global mission for Christians?

3. How much is racial unity and inclusion an important practice for us at Woodlands? What do you think Jesus wants for us in this area?

4. We live in a world where environmental degradation, species loss and climate change are stark realities. What is the Christian response to Creation itself?

5. How might we teach people to obey the teaching of Jesus as these verses tell us to? What place does baptism have for people who are serious about obeying Jesus words?

Resurrection + Restoration: Restored Church | Clare Thompson at 7pm | 18 April 2021

How can our lives, church and world be restored by the love and power of Jesus?

18 April 2021 - 7pm Service

Resurrection + Restoration: Restored Church

This Sunday we continue our current preaching series Resurrection + Restoration with a message from Clare Thompson on ‘Restored Church’.

Following on from Easter, our series Resurrection + Restoration will help us grasp what Jesus’ resurrection means and the hope we carry in our everyday lives.

Rather than wave quickly goodbye to Easter, we’re taking some time to look at Bible passages from the Gospels after Jesus was resurrected. We’ll be looking at scriptures that address personal restoration, the great commission, and how we can bring hope into the world. Each week, we’ll be trying to earth these stories in our own lives and call as a Church today.

Remember, earlier today at the 11am service we heard Nigel Coles speak. Go check it out!

DISCUSSION NOTES

INTRODUCTION | John 20: 19-29

Sometimes the Church blows it! Sometimes our Churches are faithless, divided, abusive, materialistic, self-centred etc, lukewarm, apathetic, and a poor even negative witness. As a body of believers we can fail to fulfil our mission and even bring Christianity into disrepute. Jesus it seems loves the Church and Church history is as much a story of restoration as of failure!

STUDY QUESTIONS

1. What would you say to someone who is disillusioned with Church, who might say ‘I love Jesus but I don’t want anything to do with Church’?

2. In John 20, what kind of confidence did the disciples (the nucleus of the ‘Church’ the community that Jesus came to build) have in themselves?

3. What strikes you about the phrases Jesus uses to speak to this group, ‘As the Father sent me, I’m sending you’, ‘If you forgive anyone sins they are forgiven’?

4. What is the role of the Holy Spirit in restoring Church here?

Resurrection + Restoration: Restored Church | Nigel Coles at 11am | 18 April 2021

How can our lives, church and world be restored by the love and power of Jesus?

18 April 2021 - 11am Service

Resurrection + Restoration: Restored Church

This Sunday we continue our current preaching series Resurrection + Restoration with a message from Nigel Coles on ‘Restored Church’.

Following on from Easter, our series Resurrection + Restoration will help us grasp what Jesus’ resurrection means and the hope we carry in our everyday lives.

Rather than wave quickly goodbye to Easter, we’re taking some time to look at Bible passages from the Gospels after Jesus was resurrected. We’ll be looking at scriptures that address personal restoration, the great commission, and how we can bring hope into the world. Each week, we’ll be trying to earth these stories in our own lives and call as a Church today.

Remember, our 7pm service will be looking at the same topic and Clare Thompson will be sharing with us. Check it out!

DISCUSSION NOTES

INTRODUCTION | John 20: 19-29

Sometimes the Church blows it! Sometimes our Churches are faithless, divided, abusive, materialistic, self-centred etc, lukewarm, apathetic, and a poor even negative witness. As a body of believers we can fail to fulfil our mission and even bring Christianity into disrepute. Jesus it seems loves the Church and Church history is as much a story of restoration as of failure!

STUDY QUESTIONS

1. What would you say to someone who is disillusioned with Church, who might say ‘I love Jesus but I don’t want anything to do with Church’?

2. In John 20, what kind of confidence did the disciples (the nucleus of the ‘Church’ the community that Jesus came to build) have in themselves?

3. What strikes you about the phrases Jesus uses to speak to this group, ‘As the Father sent me, I’m sending you’, ‘If you forgive anyone sins they are forgiven’?

4. What is the role of the Holy Spirit in restoring Church here?

Resurrection + Restoration: Restored Life | Ben Lilford at 8:30am | 11 April 2021

11 April 2021 - 8:30am Service

Resurrection + Restoration: Restored Life

This Sunday we start our new preaching series Resurrection + Restoration with a message from Ben Lilford on ‘Restored Life’.

Following on from Easter, our series Resurrection + Restoration will help us grasp what Jesus’ resurrection means and the hope we carry in our everyday lives.

Rather than wave quickly goodbye to Easter, we’re taking some time to look at Bible passages from the Gospels after Jesus was resurrected. We’ll be looking at scriptures which address personal restoration, the great commission, and how we can bring hope into the world. Each week, we’ll be trying to earth these stories in our own lives and call as a Church today.

Remember, later today at the 11am and 7pm services we’ll hear Rob Scott-Cook and Dave Mitchell speak on the same topic. Go check it out

DISCUSSION NOTES

INTRODUCTION | John 21

Key thought: Have you ever felt you have completely blown it?

It’s bad enough with human relationships - what if we have ‘blown it’ with God? John 21 is the tender story of Jesus threefold re-commissioning of Peter after his threefold denial.

STUDY QUESTIONS

1. What did Peter feel after his threefold denial of Jesus when he was arrested? (Read John 18v15-27) Did Peter feel guilt or shame? What is the difference between guilt and shame? How can we find freedom from guilt and shame?

2. In the encounter with Jesus in John 21, what details in the story remind you of situations earlier in Peter’s life? Are there triggers for you that bring back painful memories? How can those be healed?

3. Why did Jesus ask Peter ‘Do you love me’ three times?

4. Have you ever felt disillusioned when leaders or people you trust have ‘blown it’? What does restoration look like for people in places of leadership and ministry?

Resurrection + Restoration: Restored Life | Dave Mitchell at 7pm | 11 April 2021

How can our lives, church and world be restored by the love and power of Jesus?

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11 April 2021 - 7pm Service

Resurrection + Restoration: Restored Life

This Sunday we start our new preaching series Resurrection + Restoration with a message from Dave Mitchell on ‘Restored Life’.

Following on from Easter, our series Resurrection + Restoration will help us grasp what Jesus’ resurrection means and the hope we carry in our everyday lives.

Rather than wave quickly goodbye to Easter, we’re taking some time to look at Bible passages from the Gospels after Jesus was resurrected. We’ll be looking at scriptures that address personal restoration, the great commission, and how we can bring hope into the world. Each week, we’ll be trying to earth these stories in our own lives and call as a Church today.

Remember, earlier today at the 11am service we heard Rob Scott-Cook speak. Go check it out

DISCUSSION NOTES

INTRODUCTION | John 21

Key thought: Have you ever felt you have completely blown it?

It’s bad enough with human relationships - what if we have ‘blown it’ with God? John 21 is the tender story of Jesus threefold re-commissioning of Peter after his threefold denial.

STUDY QUESTIONS

1. What did Peter feel after his threefold denial of Jesus when he was arrested? (Read John 18v15-27) Did Peter feel guilt or shame? What is the difference between guilt and shame? How can we find freedom from guilt and shame?

2. In the encounter with Jesus in John 21, what details in the story remind you of situations earlier in Peter’s life? Are there triggers for you that bring back painful memories? How can those be healed?

3. Why did Jesus ask Peter ‘Do you love me’ three times?

4. Have you ever felt disillusioned when leaders or people you trust have ‘blown it’? What does restoration look like for people in places of leadership and ministry?

Resurrection + Restoration: Restored Life | Rob Scott-Cook at 11am | 11 April 2021

How can our lives, church and world be restored by the love and power of Jesus?

11 April 2021 - 11am Service

Resurrection + Restoration: Restored Life

This Sunday we start our new preaching series Resurrection + Restoration with a message from Rob Scott-Cook on ‘Restored Life’.

Following on from Easter, our series Resurrection + Restoration will help us grasp what Jesus’ resurrection means and the hope we carry in our everyday lives.

Rather than wave quickly goodbye to Easter, we’re taking some time to look at Bible passages from the Gospels after Jesus was resurrected. We’ll be looking at scriptures which address personal restoration, the great commission, and how we can bring hope into the world. Each week, we’ll be trying to earth these stories in our own lives and call as a Church today.

Remember, our 7pm service will be looking at the same topic and Dave Mitchell will be sharing with us. Check it out!

DISCUSSION NOTES

INTRODUCTION | John 21

Key thought: Have you ever felt you have completely blown it?

It’s bad enough with human relationships - what if we have ‘blown it’ with God? John 21 is the tender story of Jesus threefold re-commissioning of Peter after his threefold denial.

STUDY QUESTIONS

1. What did Peter feel after his threefold denial of Jesus when he was arrested? (Read John 18v15-27) Did Peter feel guilt or shame? What is the difference between guilt and shame? How can we find freedom from guilt and shame?

2. In the encounter with Jesus in John 21, what details in the story remind you of situations earlier in Peter’s life? Are there triggers for you that bring back painful memories? How can those be healed?

3. Why did Jesus ask Peter ‘Do you love me’ three times?

4. Have you ever felt disillusioned when leaders or people you trust have ‘blown it’? What does restoration look like for people in places of leadership and ministry?