Getting to Know you:
Talk about some of your favourite Easter traditions and why you do them.
Why do you think most people have a fear of
death?
Going Deeper:
Discuss the shortness of life according to the following verses. James 4:14, Psalm 90:1-12, Psalm 144:3-4, Psalm 103:15-16
o What does God teach us about how short our lives are?
o How should we live in light of this reality?
Why do you think everyone’s first reaction to the resurrection was fear? See Mark 16:8, Luke 24:37, Matt.28:1-10.
Discuss the Criterion of Embarrassment and why it’s an important proof of the resurrection having women as the first people to see the resurrected Jesus.
Why is it so important for us that the bible commands us not to fear? See Matt.28:5, 10. Why is this command so often repeated?
“He is not here, he is risen, just as he said” is one of the many impactful verses of Easter. Look up the verses where Jesus predicted his death and resurrection. Matt.16:21, Matt.17:22-23, Matt.20:17-19.
o What’s the significance of this prediction?
o Why do you think the disciples weren’t expecting it to happen?
Why should the resurrection destroy fear of sharing our faith?
o Read Matt.28:7-10 and take notice when people are commanded to go and tell.
o Read 2 Cor.4:14. Why don’t we need to fear sharing our faith even in the face of martyrdom?
Find three proofs of the resurrection in Matt.28:7-10. How can these be helpful in sharing the good news of Jesus?
Taking it Home:
Tell someone the good news of Easter this
week!
