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Who has the power? (Numbers 22-24)

29/5/2016

King Balak thinks he has a problem. The Israelites are camped on his doorstep threatening to take over the place. So he comes up with a plan to pay a well-known mystic called, Balaam, to come and curse them.

The plan goes wrong in comic ways. Who has the power? Balak? His money? Balaam, the mystic? Or...

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Who has the power? (Numbers 22-24) - Paul Worledge
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Balak, Balaam and the speaking donkey (Numbers 22-24) - Robin Plant
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How to respond to suffering (Numbers 21:4-9)

22/5/2016

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We live in a world full of suffering. Our newspapers are full of it and often it is a reality in our lives or the lives of those we love.

We might ask, 'Why is there suffering?', but perhaps a more important question is, 'How should I respond to suffering?' This will include compassion, prayer and where possible practical help. But more fundamentally how do you respond spiritually or what do you see as the ultimate reason for suffering?

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How to respond to suffering (Numbers 21:4-9, Growth Team sheet)
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How to respond to suffering (Numbers 21:4-9) - Paul Worledge
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How to respond when you realise you have sinned (Numbers 21:4-9, Going Deeper) - Paul Worledge
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It's the way that you do it... (Numbers 20:1-13)

15/5/2016

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In this story Moses is told that he has gone against God wishes and as such will not lead the people into the Promised Land. But what has Moses done wrong? Hasn't he performed the miracle God wanted him to perform and given the people the water they needed?

It turns out it is not what Moses did, but the way that he did it that was the problem...

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It's the way that you do it... (Numbers 20:1-13, Growth Team Sheet)
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It's the way you do it... (Numbers 20:1-13) - Paul Worledge
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Ending well? (Numbers 20:1-13, Going Deeper) - Paul Worledge
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Which religion? (Numbers 16-17)

12/5/2016

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There are lots of different religions in the world. How do we decide which one to follow? How do we choose between different religious leaders?

In this story in Numbers, people are questioning Moses's and Aaron's right to be their religious leader. However, God demonstrates that they are his choice of leader.

In the same way God demonstrates to us that Jesus is his choice as our leader.

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Which religion? (Numbers 16-17) - Paul Worledge
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The God of life or death (Numbers 16-17, Going Deeper) - Paul Worledge
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Which religion? (Numbers 16-17, Growth Team Sheet)
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Faith that empowers or fear that cripples? (Numbers 13-14)

1/5/2016

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The plan is nearly completed: God has rescued the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, he has entered into a special relationship with them at Mount Sinai and now according to plan it was time for him to bring them into the Promised Land.

What could go wrong? Fear through lack of faith that leads to a terrible rejection of God and his plan with devastating consequences.

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