Pentecost

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Pentecost

May 28, 2023 • Pastor Jared Richey • Acts 2

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This week Pastor Jared wraps up our “Life with God” series by teaching us about Pentecost and the birth of the church through the movement of the Holy Spirit among Jesus’ disciples. Reflect on these questions as you listen!

What does Pentecost mean to you? If you’ve spent time in church before, do you have any memories of celebrating Pentecost?

It can be easy to wish for God to speak through fire, smoke, and loud noises all the time. However, the disciples were instructed to wait and pray before they encountered the Spirit at Pentecost. What would it look like for you to wait and pray for the Spirit to come upon you?

The Holy Spirit doesn’t invade unwanted into our lives, but fully receiving the gift of the Holy Spirit often means we have to let go of something we have been clinging to. What is something God may be calling you to set down in order to put on the newness of the Holy Spirit?

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?