Message Notes
Look Back
How did you take a step of faith through baptism or by inviting someone to join you for Easter service?
Look Up
Read Luke 23:44-49
- Describe the 3 different ways people responded to Jesus’ death in this passage. Which response is most surprising or meaningful to you personally?
Read Luke 24:1-8
- How does Luke describe the initial reactions of the women when they saw the empty tomb and two men? Why did they react this way?
- What did the men say to comfort and challenge the women? How did they respond to the men’s words, and how does this apply to followers of Jesus today?
Read Matthew 28:16-20
- How does Matthew describe the disciples’ reactions to seeing the resurrected Jesus in verse 17? Why did some doubt Jesus, and what does this say about people and Jesus?
- What did Jesus say to comfort and challenge the disciples? Which aspects of Jesus' words in this passage are most challenging or comforting for you right now?
Read Romans 6:3-7
- Paul wrote these words to followers of Jesus several years later. What does Paul say to comfort and challenge his readers in this passage? What additional insight does Paul give you into the plans Jesus has for you?
Overall (Discovery Bible Study)
- What do these scriptures say about God?
- What do they say about people?
- How will I apply this to my life?
Look Ahead
How is the Easter story relevant to your story? How can it help you with the rest of your story?
Notes
People reacted to Jesus’ death and resurrection in many different ways. At the cross, the Roman Centurion praised, people in the crowd left in sorrow, and those who knew Him watched from a distance. At the tomb, the women were puzzled and frightened of the men who appeared to them. Later, some disciples worshiped and some doubted when Jesus appeared to them. In every situation, people were comforted and challenged to remember the words and promises of Jesus, including His amazing promise of a new life and to be with us always.
