Living the Resurrection

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!