TODAY:

Welcome Resurrection!

BIG IDEA:

The resurrection is where we stand in the reality of God’s grace: the old

is gone & all is made new!

SCRIPTURES:

Genesis 12:2-3, Galatians 3:24-25, Luke 22:19-20, 1 Peter 1:3-4, Romans 5:1-2,9-11

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

Q: What does Easter mean to you & why?

Q: How do the Scriptures/concepts from this week help you grow as a disciple who loves God, loves people & serves the world (lives on incarnational mission) in everyday life?

Q: Based on these Scriptures, how can you move from unbelief to belief, from just knowing to actually doing in your life?

Connect with God (UP)...

Q: Read 1 Peter 1:3-4. What does it mean that Jesus’ resurrection gives you new birth, living hope & eternal inheritance?

Q: Read Romans 5:1-2,9-11. What does it mean to “stand in God’s grace”? How is this different from relying on your own efforts?

Q: Read the Paul David Tripp quote (attached). How seriously do you take sin? Why? How does Jesus’ grace & resurrection become really Good News in light of this?

Connect with Others(IN)...

Q: How does Tripp’s quote help you understand the brokenness in & around you? What are some examples in your life?

Q: How can grace & the resurrection transform your relationships?

Connect with the World (OUT)...

Q: How can you & your life be a living example of the power of Jesus’ resurrection to the world around you?

ACTION STEPS:

1) If you haven’t accepted & surrendered to power of Jesus’ resurrection, DO!

2) If you are a follower of Jesus, identify areas of struggle or resistance in your life & allow the reality of Jesus’ grace & resurrection to transform you & these things.

NOTES & QUOTES:

“Sin is real, it is destructive, and it always leads to death. Sin is humanities greatest pandemic. No one escapes it. No mere human has ever defeated it. Systems of personal reform do not weaken its power...Sin rears its ugly head in our thoughts and desires. Sin colors our communication, both how we speak and how we listen. Sin corrupts every relationship, creating conflict where peace should dwell. Sin causes us either to deny God’s existence or to rage against His rule. Sin makes us self-absorbed, self-righteous, and self-defensive. Sin makes us want to control more than to serve. Sin turns everything into an idol, as we fail to be in awe of the One Who desires our worship. Sin is more deeply sinful than we can imagine – and that’s why God’s grace is more deeply essential than we tend to think...The cross is the ultimate demonstration that sin is real and has consequences, but also that God’s mercy is real and will ultimately triumph over judgement.” (Paul David Tripp, “Everyday Gospel”)