Week 2: The Power of the Resurrection

Jesus’ resurrection from the dead shows that He has conquered the power of death for all those he came to save. He shares that resurrection life with them.

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Gospel Basics Week 2: The Power of the Resurrection

Scripture

We were buried therefore with Him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life.

Romans 6:4

And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins.

2 Corinthians 15:17

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to His great mercy, He has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, who by God’s power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

1 Peter 1:3-5

Conversation Flow

Warm Up

o   What stuck out to you from the videos/podcasts?

o   How did it go memorizing some scripture?

Read & Reflect – Read the verses aloud together and reflect on these questions

o   Why is the resurrection, not just the cross, essential to the gospel?

o   How does the resurrection of Jesus shape a Christian’s hope both for today and for the future? How does it equip one to face the difficult parts of everyday life — such as challenges in family relationships, friendships, and work?

o   Practically how does a Christian live each day anchoring his or her hope in the future reward that Jesus’ resurrection secured?

Action Steps

o   Do you have a new life that has been transformed by placing your hope in the Resurrected Savior? What areas of your life need to be changed by the resurrection power of Jesus? Take the time to write a response to these questions that you can share after a week of reflection.

o   Memorize Romans 6:4

o   Stretch Goal: Memorize 1 Peter 1:3-5