The death of Christ was the result of ________________________ falling on Him instead of us.
His resurrection was the result of _____________________________ falling on us because of Him.

Truths to embrace about Jesus:
1. Jesus ___________________________________.
2. The tomb _________________________________.
3. The Angels ___________________________.
4. The women _____________________________.
5. The men ______________________.

The Resurrection:
~___________________ Jesus’ sacrificial death on our behalf.
~________________ the powers of sin and death.
~Promises _________________________.

Home Group/Study Questions
These questions are provided for your further study and application of today’s sermon. Thoughtfully writing out the answers to these questions will help to drive home the truths we are learning.

1. Was there any passage of scripture or statement in the message today that was particularly meaningful or applicable to you?

2. Read 1 Corinthians 15:14-19. In your own words describe why Christ’s resurrection is so central to the entire Christian message.

3. Read 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 and Philippians 3:20-21. What is lost in the Christian life when we are not specific and thoughtful about the reality of our coming resurrection?

4. Read Romans 8:18-25. Though some would suggest that the more one is “heavenly-minded” the less he will be “earthly-good,” what are some of the reasons this passage leads you to think otherwise?

5. Read Hebrews 2:14-17. How should a confidence in the veracity of Christ’s resurrection affect the way you live life and face your own mortality?

6. Read 1 Thessalonians 1:8-10. How can the truthfulness of the resurrection be put on display by the lives of the people of God?