Ascension

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Ascension

May 21, 2023 • Pastor Jared Richey • Acts 1:1–11

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This Sunday, Pastor Jared preached from the story of Acts 1:1-11, about Jesus’ Ascension and what it means for us as the church. Below are some questions to reflect on as you listen!

How do you think the disciples felt when Jesus told them that the restoration of the kingdom of Israel was, essentially, “none of your business”? Do you find yourself struggling with this idea or wanting to worry about the restoration or success of certain entities that are smaller than the Kingdom of God?

Pastor Jared says that we are the one who give evidence that the Kingdom of God exists. What do you think it looks like in your life to live as evidence of the Kingdom of God in the world?

What do you think the power of the Holy Spirit means in your life? What would it mean for this church? For your community? Take a moment and dream about what things might change in your life if you chose to live as if the Kingdom has already come. Dream big!

Now, take some time to pray for the Holy Spirit to guide you in how to live your life in the truth of the inbreaking Kingdom of God this week.

The Road to Emmaus

April 16, 2023 • Pastor Jared Richey

This week we start a new teaching series called “Life With God,” thinking about what a life with Jesus looks like after the truth of the resurrection. Here are some reflection questions to think about as you listen: What is one question you would like to ask Jesus? If you were a person in ancient Israel, how would you feel if you realized that the Messiah wasn’t going to immediately rescue you from the Roman Empire? Have you ever wanted Jesus to do something immediately, but it took a long time to happen instead? Why do you think God doesn’t just accomplish all his purposes or promises all at once? Why doesn’t God just give us all the answers right away? Do you gravitate more toward learning about God on your own or with others? Why?

Thomas

April 23, 2023 • Pastor Jared Richey • John 20:24–29

This week we continue our “Life With God” series by talking about Thomas in John 20:24-29. Here are some questions to reflect on as you listen! What do you do when you have doubts? Do you try to hide them or push them down, or do you find a way to voice them? Have you ever voiced a doubt or question and felt it was not welcome? How did you react? Is there anyone in your life that you know is experiencing doubt? How can you be a safe place for them in this time?

Peter on the Beach

April 30, 2023 • Pastor Jared Richey • John 21

This week in Life with God, Pastor Jared talks about Peter’s encounter with Jesus after the resurrection. Here are some questions to reflect on as you listen: Have you ever gotten that “pit in your stomach” feeling when you have to face someone you let down or betrayed? What happened? Have you ever had someone let you down? How did you feel going into it? What is your experience of forgiveness? Do you find it difficult to forgive others when they ask for forgiveness? Which is more difficult for you: giving forgiveness or working for restoration? Where can you work for restoration in your own life?