The Road to Emmaus

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The Road to Emmaus

April 16, 2023 • Pastor Jared Richey

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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?

The Faithful Women

May 7, 2023 • Pastor Jared Richey • Matthew 21, Mark 16, Luke 24, John 20

This week Pastor Jared compares the stories of the women at the tomb and how they were the first to witness the most incredible miracle in human history! Here are some reflection questions and prayer prompts to think about as you listen: Why do you think the women went to the tomb? The women’s encounter with the resurrection is mentioned in ALL of the 4 Gospels- why do you think that is? What stood out to you in the 4 accounts that Pastor read (Matt. 21, Mark 16, Luke 24, John 20)? Because the women showed up and lingered, they were able to witness the most incredible event in human history. What does it look like for us to “show up” for God? How can we “linger” in God’s Presence and be faithful like the women? Where can you see God at work right now in your life? Pray and ask God to help you to be faithful, and ask for eyes to be able to see God at work.