1. The resurrection changes everything
- Scripture Reference: 1 Thessalonians 4:15-18
- Leader Notes
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- Humanity cannot inherit the kingdom of God on its own.
- Jesus changes and transforms us, and the resurrection reminds us of that.
- God can take that which is broken and bring it back whole.
- Questions for Reflection
- What do I think about the resurrection?
2. Death has been defeated
- Scripture Reference: Isaiah 25:8, Hosea 13:14
- Leader Notes
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- Death is something that we all deal with and face at some point.
- Through the resurrection, Jesus proves that he has power over death and defeats it once and for all.
- Questions for Reflection
- What does the defeat of death mean to me?
3. The victory is through Jesus
- Scripture Reference: 1 John 5:4-5
- Leader Notes
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- We can all stand in the victory that comes through Jesus
- We try to prove our own worth and value, but Jesus reminds us to find our identity in him.
- Questions for reflection
- How do I have victory in Jesus?