Message Notes for April 9, 2023
Series: The Faithfulness of God
Title: The Faithfulness of God to give us the ultimate victory

Failure is not an option because Jesus removed our sin at the cross and gave us eternal victory at the resurrection.

Personal Notes:

The resurrection of Jesus:
Matthew 28:1-10 Now after the Sabbath, toward the dawn of the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. 2 And behold, there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled back the stone and sat on it. 3 His appearance was like lightning, and his clothing white as snow. 4 And for fear of him the guards trembled and became like dead men. 5 But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. 6 He is not here, for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay. 7 Then go quickly and tell his disciples that he has risen from the dead, and behold, he is going before you to Galilee; there you will see him. See, I have told you.” 8 So they departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples. 9 And behold, Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” And they came up and took hold of his feet and worshiped him. 10 Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid; go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee, and there they will see me.”

The cross and resurrection changed forever what is wise and what is foolish!

1 Corinthians 1:18-19 The message of the cross is foolish to those who are headed for destruction! But we who are being saved know it is the very power of God. 19 As the Scriptures say, “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise and discard the intelligence of the intelligent.”

1 Corinthians 1:24-25 But to those called by God to salvation, both Jews and Gentiles, Christ is the power of God and the wisdom of God. 25 This foolish plan of God is wiser than the wisest of human plans, and God’s weakness is stronger than the greatest of human strength.

Family/Study Group Notes for Week of April 9, 2023
Series: The Faithfulness of God
Title: The Faithfulness of God to give us the ultimate victory

• Share with your family or groups what Easter means to you. Why does it matter that Jesus was resurrected? Read Matthew 28: 1-15. Share with each other what stands out the most in this account of the resurrection. What might those in the story has been feeling or thinking? What would have been your reactions?
  
  

• When was a time you failed miserably? Why did you fail? What did you learn? How did you lean on Jesus during that time? If not, why not?
  
  

• Read 1 Corinthians 1:18-31. What are the main points Paul is making in this passage? How does he describe the difference between the world’s wisdom and God’s wisdom? How might following Jesus seem foolish to others who watch the priorities of your life? What is the promise Jesus gives us in following Him? How does your life look different from those who don’t follow Jesus? If it doesn’t look different, what fears, doubts, or lack of passion for Jesus do you need to confess?
  
  

• Read 1 Corinthians 15:50-58. What are the promises in this passage? What is the ultimate victory for those who believe in Jesus? What do we learn about sin? What do we learn about God’s grace?
  
  

• Read 1 Corinthians 15:12-28. What is Paul helping unbelievers to understand? What does it mean that all die in Adam, but all are made alive in Christ? What does that have to do with sin and forgiveness? What is the ultimate victory in this passage? How does that victory become ours? How is Christ your all? What other promises stand out?
  
  

• Gather with your family or group and pray for each other that the resurrection power of Jesus be fully present in your lives, your witness, your decisions, and your boldness.