The Resurrection

The resurrection of Jesus is not just a story—it’s the foundation of our faith. Without it, everything collapses. With it, everything changes.

The Resurrection is the foundation of our life of faith.

READ: 1 Corinthians 15:3–4, 12–14 –
“For I passed on to you as most important what I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, and that he appeared to Cephas, then to the Twelve. … Now if Christ is proclaimed as raised from the dead, how can some of you say, ‘There is no resurrection of the dead’? If there is no resurrection of the dead, then not even Christ has been raised; and if Christ has not been raised, then our proclamation is in vain, and so is your faith.”

DISCUSS: Why does the resurrection give us confidence that Jesus really is the Way, the Truth, and the Life? How does this strengthen your trust in Him today?

2. The Resurrection gives us a new identity.

READ: Romans 6:4 –
“Therefore we were buried with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, so we too may walk in newness of life.”

DISCUSS: What old identities or labels have you carried that Jesus has already put to death? What new identity is He calling you to live out today?

3. The Resurrection gives us hope!

READ: 1 Corinthians 15:54–55 –
“When this corruptible body is clothed with incorruptibility, and this mortal body is clothed with immortality, then the saying that is written will take place: Death has been swallowed up in victory. Where, death, is your victory? Where, death, is your sting?”

DISCUSS: How does the resurrection give you strength to face suffering, grief, or loss? Where do you need to experience living hope right now?

ASK

What else stood out to you from this week’s sermon? Which part of the resurrection—faith, identity, or hope—do you need to embrace more deeply?

PRAY

Lord Jesus, thank You for rising from the dead and proving You are the Way, the Truth, and the Life. Thank You that Your resurrection gives us a new identity and a living hope. Help us to walk in newness of life, to hold tightly to hope in suffering, and to live as people who belong to You. Amen.

INVITATION TO RESPOND

This week, live in the power of the resurrection:

• Strengthen your faith by daily reading God’s Word and trusting His promises.
• Walk in your new identity as a child of God—leave behind old labels and live as His.
• Hold onto hope when trials come—encourage someone else with the promise of eternal life.
• Shape your Rule of Life—give the first part of your day to Jesus and let His resurrection power guide you.

The resurrection changes everything. The tomb is empty. Jesus is alive. The question is: Are you living in the power of His resurrection?

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