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Brooklyn Park Church of Christ

Locality: Adelaide, South Australia

Address: 3 Allen Ave 5032 Adelaide, SA, Australia

Website: http://www.brooklynparkcc.org.au

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25.01.2022 Today's shared reading is Proverbs 4:20-27. What are my eyes fixed on? What is flowing out of my heart into my words and actions?

25.01.2022 Today's shared reading is Proverbs 2:9-15. The Message refers to Lady Wisdom as a close friend, Brother Knowledge as a pleasant companion, Good Sense scouting ahead for danger and Insight keeping an eye out for you. How much do you see wisdom, knowledge, sense and insights as companions? How can they journey with you today?

25.01.2022 Is it a good thing or a bad thing that the Church is like a flock of sheep? What sort of a farmer is Jesus? Click on the link to watch the latest message from our "The Church is Like..." series to find out more!

23.01.2022 Today's shared reading is 2 John 2:24-27. What does it look like for you to "live deeply in what you were taught"? How can you remain connected to Jesus today?

22.01.2022 Today's shared reading is Proverbs 9:7-9. What draws me into conversations and arguments with people who have no interested in helpful conversation? Who in my life is open to receiving wisdom and instruction?

22.01.2022 Today's shared reading is 1 John 3:7-10. If being righteous can be understood as being in a full, complete, right relationship, what does it look like to show we are righteous? In what ways is being righteous and loving our brothers and sisters linked?

22.01.2022 Today's shared reading is Proverbs 6:30-35. What words or phrases stand out to me? Given the clarity that is spelled out here, why is it that so many people still pursue acts that are foolish?

21.01.2022 Today's shared reading is Proverbs 3:21-26. When was the last time I had a good night's sleep? How much security am I currently finding in my relationship with God?

21.01.2022 If Jesus was a footy coach, what sort of coach would he be? Click on the link to watch the final message in our "The Church is Like..." series as we explore our last metaphor of the Church being like a footy team

20.01.2022 Today's shared reading is Proverbs 5:15-20. Why do we so easily take for granted what we already have? Why are we so often tempted to go beyond the boundaries of what God's best is?

20.01.2022 Today's shared reading is Proverbs 3:19-20. What are the implications that God's wisdom is responsible for laying the foundations of the earth and setting creation in place? How does this change my approach to wisdom today?

20.01.2022 Today's shared reading is 1 John 3:16-20. How does Jesus giving up his life shape our understanding of what love looks like? How can we practically choose to love others today with our actions, not just our words?

19.01.2022 Today's shared reading is Proverbs 5:1-14. What sort of discipline or correction do you find difficult to embrace? When have you experienced being seduced by something you knew was not wise? What was the end result of that?

18.01.2022 Today's shared reading is Proverbs 6:6-11. How would I describe my work ethic? Are there areas where I am in an unhealthy way taking a nap here, a day off there? What is the difference between resting and laziness?

17.01.2022 Today's shared reading is Proverbs 3:11-12. When I am corrected, how do I respond? Do I see God's discipline as filled with love and having my best at heart or something different?

17.01.2022 Today's shared reading is Proverbs 9:10-12. What is the foundation of the wisdom that I have? Why would wisdom "deepen our lives and ripen our years" (The Message)?

17.01.2022 With the new restrictions that have been put in place, we're heading back online for our service this Sunday (and possibly for a couple more weeks - we'll see what happens) Grab your coffee and some bread or crackers and juice or wine for communion and join us as we wrap up our SHAPE series Sunday at 10 https://brooklynparkcc.online.church/

16.01.2022 Today's shared reading is 1 John 3:11-15. Why is it so important to wrestle with the reality that our internal dialogue (eg hatred) is as important as our actions (eg murder)? In what ways is love for others a sign of us embracing eternal life?

16.01.2022 Today's shared reading is Proverbs 6:20-29. What would I say shines as a light and lamp to guide my way? Why does Proverbs spend so much time focusing on the themes of temptation and lust?

16.01.2022 Today's shared reading is 1 John 2:28-29. In Saturday's reading, we questioned what it means to live deeply in what we were taught. Verse 28 in The Message encourages us to live deeply in Christ. What's the difference? How confident and unashamed would you be if Jesus arrived at your place sometime today?

15.01.2022 Today's shared reading is Proverbs 8:22-36. What are the implications that Wisdom was formed at the beginning of all creation? How does my mindset about Wisdom change, knowing that she has been around throughout every season of history?

15.01.2022 Today's shared reading is Proverbs 8:1-11. In what ways has Lady Wisdom been trying to get my attention? What would Lady Wisdom say if she stopped me in the street?

15.01.2022 Today's shared reading is Proverbs 6:16-19. Why do you think the things there are so detestable to God? Are there any of those that at times I know I can be guilty of indulging?

13.01.2022 What do you want for Christmas? What are you hoping and yearning for? Join us from this Sunday at 10 am as we explore the Advent themes of hope, love, joy and peace and the ways in which Jesus brings us what we really want at Christmas

13.01.2022 Today's shared reading is Proverbs 8:12-21. Why is wisdom more valuable than gold? What gifts have I received from pursuing wisdom?

12.01.2022 If the Church is given the privilege of replacing the temple, what are the implications for us as we create opportunities for people to experience God's presence in a tangible way, create space for people to connect with something bigger than themselves and allow people to receive forgiveness and freedom? Click on the link to watch the latest message in our "The Church is Like..." series as we continue to unpack metaphors of the Church

12.01.2022 Today's shared reading is 2 John 2:20-23. How do you tell the difference between truth and lies? Which truths are most important to you about Jesus?

12.01.2022 Today's shared reading is Proverbs 4:1-9. Which wise fatherly advice has been important and helpful for me? In what ways has wisdom protected, guarded and watched over me?

12.01.2022 Today's shared reading is Proverbs 3:27-35. Who can I offer help or hope to today, rather than putting it off until later?

11.01.2022 Today's shared reading is Proverbs 3:7-8. How often am I impressed with my own wisdom, assuming I've got it all sorted out? In what ways does God want to bring health and nourishment to you today?

11.01.2022 Today's shared reading is 1 John 3:4-6. One of the ways to understand sin is selfishness. If you substitute "selfishness" in for "sin" in these verses, how does it change your perspective of what's being said? In what ways is the concept that selfishness is contrary to God's law helpful?

11.01.2022 Today's shared reading is Proverbs 5:21-23. Are there any of my paths that I'm hoping God won't examine too carefully? What choices and actions have the potential to tie me in knots?

10.01.2022 Today's shared reading is Proverbs 7:6-27. One way of reading the passages about adultery and lust is to take them literally, but there is also an underlying metaphor of pursuing "folly" as a temptress (in the same way as "wisdom" has been held up as a woman of virtue). What sorts of strategies does folly take in my life that is likely to lure me down paths I don't want to go?

10.01.2022 What's the best wise advice you've ever been given? What is the difference between wisdom and knowledge? Click on the link to see this week's message, as we begin a new series called "Life Hacks" and explore the source of and quest for wisdom

09.01.2022 Today's shared reading is Proverbs 9:1-6. If Lady Wisdom invited me over to her place for a banquet, what sorts of things would I talk about with her? How would I feel about accepting her invitation?

09.01.2022 What do mosaics, paintings, gourmet meals, songs and pieces of wood have in common? If God invited you to a BBQ, what would your response be? We explore these and other questions as we wrap up our SHAPE series and look at the ways God's love filters into every part of our lives... Click on the link to watch and find out more! https://youtu.be/7umwifTHHs4

08.01.2022 Today's shared reading is Proverbs 3:1-6. What is carved on your heart? If you submitted to all that God has for you, where would that lead you?

08.01.2022 Today's shared reading is Proverbs 4:10-19. Where is the path I'm walking leading? Which side paths and diversions am I tempted to walk down?

08.01.2022 Today's shared reading is Proverbs 3:9-10. In what ways am I putting God first? Does the best part of me go to God or somewhere else?

08.01.2022 Today's shared reading is 1 John 3:1-3. What would change today if the first thing you thought about yourself was "I am a child of God"? In what ways can an eager expectation of becoming like Jesus bring purity into your life?

06.01.2022 What do beehives have to do with the Church? As we continue to unpack different metaphors of what the Church was created to be, we explore the implications of being called into action as God's workers. Click on the link and watch to find out more! https://youtu.be/qZx1CCEb6oo

05.01.2022 Today's shared reading is Proverbs 7:1-5. If wisdom was described as my sister or a member of my family, how would I describe our relationship?

05.01.2022 Today's shared reading is 1 John 3:21-24. What can you confidently reach out to God with bold confidence for today? What does it look like to live deeply and surely in Jesus in the things you have planned?

05.01.2022 Today's shared reading is Proverbs 2:16-22. Which paths are you walking? What sorts of temptations do wisdom lead you away from?

04.01.2022 Today's shared reading is Proverbs 9:13-18 - our final reading for this reading plan. From all that I have learned and reflected on through these past weeks, how would I define the differences between the personalities of Wisdom and Folly and the implications of following their ways?

04.01.2022 Can something that was written 2700 years ago still apply to our lives today? What does it look like to pursue wisdom and what impact would that have on the choices we make? This Sunday, we begin a new series called "Life Hacks" where we'll explore some of the ancient Proverbs and what it means to be people of wisdom today. Come join us Sundays at 10 am or catch up via our podcast and youtube channel

03.01.2022 Today's shared reading is Proverbs 6:12-15. Are there any instances where I could be accused of talking out of both sides of my mouth, winking deceitfully, stirring up trouble? Where does this come from and what does it look like to replace these motives and actions with wisdom?

03.01.2022 Today's shared reading is Proverbs 6:1-5. Are there any choices or decisions from my past that are holding me back? Anyone or anything that I need to, in humility, find ways to be set free from?

02.01.2022 What are you hoping for this Christmas? What's the difference between hope and wishful thinking? Join us as we begin our journey through advent by clicking on the link to hear the message for our first week as we explore the theme of hope https://youtu.be/WjqeHDdQwXc

01.01.2022 Today's shared reading is Proverbs 3:13-18. Why is wisdom more valuable than silver, gold, precious stones or money in the bank? What am I pursuing more passionately - wealth or wisdom?