As we are moving out of 6 weeks focus on surrender and the life of David, we now move to a place of celebration, worship, and victory! If the cross gave us victory over sin, the Resurrection of Jesus gave us victory over death. In raising Jesus from the dead, God offered us a living savior who promised to remain with us even now. By rising from the dead, Jesus proved his power over sin and death. The Father accepted his sacrifice on our behalf, and we are redeemed—restored to a relationship with him. Francis Chan reminds us that through the power of the Holy Spirit, God’s presence is always with us. We are never alone. We have God’s resurrection power in us. We are
loved. The Resurrection reminds us that love got the final say. And that’s the best news ever.
READ
Read Mark 16:1–8.
Watch Easter with Francis Chan (10 minutes).
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DISCUSSION and QUESTIONS
Francis Chan, standing near the Garden Tomb, mentioned that no one really knows
exactly where Jesus was buried. Why should that not concern us?
Francis asked us to reflect on the reality of the risen Jesus being with us right now. How
does that truth affect you?
How did the Resurrection change the lives of the apostles? Think particularly of
Peter—what was he willing to endure for the sake of sharing about Jesus?
In what ways should the reality of the Resurrection change our lives? How has it
changed yours since you first believed?
Read Romans 8:11.
Francis mentioned how the power of the Spirit who raised Jesus from the dead now
lives in us who believe. In what ways have you seen God’s power in your life? How
does your faith show itself in your actions? Give an example.
Because Jesus died and rose again, we can rest assured of God’s amazing love. How can you share that assurance with someone else? Make a list of people you can pray for and tell about Jesus. Create a simple gospel message, appropriate to the ages of those with you, to share with friends. Francis encouraged us to consistently read the Bible rather than rely on others to tell us what it says. What can you do to make the Scriptures a more regular part of your everyday life?
Find someone to share that news with today.
