Series: Man, Myth, or Messiah – Jesus: Jesus is Alive Forever? / True or False

Written By Sam McKern

ICEBREAKER

  • What is your favorite thing about Easter Sunday?

SECTION 1: THE RESURRECTION — WHAT DO SKEPTICS SAY?

Read: Mark 15:47, Matthew 27:64–65

  1. The message walked through several theories people use to deny the resurrection:

    • Swoon Theory

    • Wrong Tomb Theory

    • Stolen Body Theory

    • Group Think Theory

    • Hallucination Theory

    ➤ Which of these do you think people today still believe or struggle with most? Why?

    ➤ Why do you think people are skeptical of the resurrection?

    ➤ Have you ever personally wrestled with doubts about your faith? What helped you through that?

SECTION 2: HOW DO BELIEVERS RESPOND?

Read: Matthew 27:26, Psalm 22:14, Mark 15:43, 46–47, 1 Corinthians 15:3–8

  1. Why is it significant how much Jesus physically suffered before the cross?

  2. What evidence from Scripture strengthens your confidence that Jesus truly died and rose again?

  3. The message points out that over 500 people saw Jesus after His resurrection.
    ➤ Why is that important?

SECTION 3: DON’T LET YOUR FAITH BE DETHRONED

  1. The message warns not to let your faith be shaken by:

    • Religion

    • Intellectualism

    • Skeptics

    • Disobedient Christians

    • A broken world

    ➤ Which of these challenges your faith the most right now?

    ➤ What helps you stay grounded when your faith feels tested?

SECTION 4: JESUS IS ALIVE — WHAT DOES THAT MEAN FOR US?

Read: 1 Corinthians 15:20, 22–23

  1. What does the resurrection mean for your life personally?

  2. The message says because Jesus is alive:

    • There is hope

    • This life is not the end

    • We can be forgiven

    • We can have eternal life

    ➤ Which of these do you need to hold onto most right now?

SECTION 5: YOUR RESPONSE TO JESUS

Read: Romans 10:9–10, 13

  1. Why is it not enough to just know about Jesus?

  2. The message says: “A Savior only saves you if you receive Him.”
    ➤ What does it mean to personally receive Jesus?

  3. Why do people delay making a decision to follow Christ?

FINAL RESPONSE MOMENT

  • If you’re honest… where are you right now with Jesus?

  • Are you confident you’ve “boarded the plane,” or are you still watching from a distance?

Close in Prayer:

  • Thank Jesus for His resurrection

  • Surrender your life fully to Him

  • Ask for boldness to live and share your faith

Sam McKern
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