Easter Sunday 2025

Community Group Discussion Guide for the Week of April 20, 2025

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# Summary

This Easter, Pastor Jim celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ as God's ultimate proof of truth to mankind. He emphasizes that Jesus' resurrection provides hope and demonstrates God's love, forgiveness, and grace. He explains that while all have sinned and fallen short of God's glory, Jesus' death on the cross and subsequent resurrection provides salvation through faith alone, not through religious works or rituals.

# Intro Prayer

Heavenly Father, as we gather to discuss your Word and the power of the resurrection, we ask that you would open our hearts and minds to what you want to teach us today. Help us to understand more deeply your great love demonstrated through Jesus' death and resurrection. Guide our discussion and help us apply these truths to our lives. In Jesus' name, Amen.

# Ice Breaker

What's your favorite Easter tradition or memory from when you were growing up?

# Key Verses

  • 1 Corinthians 15:51-55

  • Matthew 28:5-6

  • Luke 9:23

  • Romans 10:9

# Questions

  • What does it mean that the resurrection is God's 'receipt' to mankind?

  • How does Jesus' resurrection give us hope in our daily struggles?

  • What 'cross' are you currently bearing in your life? How does knowing about the resurrection help you carry it?

  • Why is it important to remember both the cross and the resurrection?

  • How does understanding God's grace change our perspective on earning salvation?

  • What fears or challenges in your life need to be viewed through the lens of the resurrection?

  • How can we live as 'people of hope' in a world that often seems hopeless?

  • What does it mean to be saved by 'faith alone, through grace alone, in Christ alone'?

# Life Application

This week, identify one area of your life where you're struggling to have hope. Each day, spend time reflecting on the resurrection power of Jesus and write down how this truth can transform your perspective on that situation.

# Key Takeaways

  • The resurrection proves everything Jesus said and did is absolute truth

  • Everyone has a cross to bear, but the story doesn't end at the cross

  • Salvation comes through faith alone, not religious works

  • Jesus' resurrection gives us hope in all circumstances

  • God's grace is undeserved, unearned, and unmerited - available to everyone

# Ending Prayer

Lord Jesus, thank you for your death and resurrection that gives us hope beyond our current circumstances. Help us to live as people of the resurrection, sharing your hope with others. Give us the courage to face our crosses, knowing that you have overcome death and the grave. May we walk in the confidence of your love and grace this week. In your mighty name, Amen.

1 CorinthiansPastor Jason MookMTN CHURCH