Seek Jesus - Ridgeland Church

Rev. Charles Johnson

February 19, 2023 • Pastor Jared Richey

What do we find when we Seek Jesus? Pastor Jared leads us through the first week of our new series: “Seek Jesus” to examine the answer! In this first week, we look at the life of a Nazarene minister in the American South during the Civil Rights movement, and what he found when he sought Jesus.

Nicodemus and Zacchaeus

February 26, 2023 • Pastor Jared Richey

As we continue our “Seek Jesus” series, we look at the stories of Nicodemus and Zacchaeus in the Gospels, how they are similar and different, and what we can learn from their curiosity as they sought after Jesus! Here are some reflection questions to consider as you listen: What makes you curious as you seek Jesus? Do you tend to seek Jesus more like Nicodemus, or like Zacchaeus? Have you ever felt “stumped” by Jesus? How did you handle it? How comfortable are you with Jesus seeing your “mess”?

Jairus' Daughter and the Woman with the Issue of Blood

March 5, 2023 • Pastor Jared Richey • Mark 5:21–43

This week Pastor Jared walks through the story of Mark 5:21-43, looking at who seeks Jesus in this story and what they find. Here are some reflection questions as you listen! How is your soul with the Lord (on a scale of 1-10)? Read Mark 5:21-43. Who do you identify with the most in this story? Why? What do you hear Jesus saying in this story? Where do you feel like you need to be challenged or transformed? Pray about your responses to these questions, and spend some time listening in God’s Presence.

The Man on the Mat

March 12, 2023 • Pastor Jared Richey • Luke 5

This Sunday Pastor Jared talked about the man on the mat in Luke 5, and how he was brought by his friends to Jesus. As you listen, here are some questions to reflect on! How is your soul with the Lord? How can you ask this question to friends and neighbors around you as you walk alongside them in relationships? Read Luke 5:17-26 and take a few minutes to reflect on the story. Who do you relate to most? Someone in the crowd, so focused on Jesus’ teaching that you’re unaware of the people behind you trying to get to Jesus? The man on the mat, feeling helpless and unable to get to Jesus on your own? The friends who are determined to make a way for the man to see Jesus? Who are you bringing with you to help you encourage and walk alongside others who need Jesus?

The Cost

March 19, 2023 • Pastor Jared Richey

Seeking Jesus comes with a cost- this week Pastor Jared explores what it means to “count the cost” of following Jesus and asks the question: “Is following Jesus worth it?” Here are some questions to reflect on as you listen! The rich young ruler had followed all the rules and checked all the boxes, yet he still went away sad. Do you ever feel like you’re going through all the motions but you’re missing the point? Is there anything you find yourself trusting in instead of God, or “just in case” God doesn’t come through? Is following Jesus “worth it” to you? How can we continually “count the cost” in our lives?

Lazarus

March 26, 2023 • Pastor Jared Richey • John 11:1–44

This week Pastor Jared talks us through the story of Lazarus in John 11- here are some questions to reflect on as you listen! Have you ever felt like you were in the depths of despair? Do you tend to seek Jesus more when things are going well or when you are struggling? Why? Read John 11:1-44 and try to imagine yourself in the story. Who do you most empathize with in the story? Are you grieving in despair with Lazarus’s sisters? Are you confused with the disciples? Do you perhaps hear Jesus calling you to wake up and walk out of a tomb? What does this story teach you about Jesus? Do you believe what it has to say about Jesus?