Victory in Jesus

Discussion Questions:

  1. What insight, principle, or observation from this weekend’s message did you find to be most helpful, eye-opening, or troubling? Explain.
  2. Read and study Ephesians 1:19-23.  In your own words, what do you think this passage saying?  
    1. How does this tie in with the Sunday message about the victory of the gospel in 1 Cor 15:1-8)?
    2. How would you expect the church to look if it was living in the victory of Jesus?
  3. In the sermon it was taught that Jesus conquered death on the cross and was the firstfruit of the resurrection.  What are the implications of this for Christians?
    1. How might you rest in the victory of Jesus?

 

Sermon Summary: April 12, 2020

 Easter – Victory in Jesus  

  • Easter is all about victory in Christ. 
  • The gospel is of first importance (1 Cor 15:1-8). 
    • It is so important that it was made absolutely undeniable by God through 40 days or appearances and hundreds of witnesses. (Acts 26) 
  • The resurrection is of prime importance because without it the cross means nothing and our faith is futile (1 Cor 15:17-22). 
  • In the Resurrection, Jesus accomplished the ultimate victory for He is victorious over the greatest power in all the universe: the power of death.  
  • Jesus’ resurrection was the firstfruit of what is to come (1 Cor 15:55-58).
    • Death puts a damper on life, but those who are in Christ can live life to the fullest.  
    • All that we do for the Kingdom of God will endure.
    • Bask in the victory of the gospel. He is RISEN!  

 

Song Lyrics:

King of Kings: https://hillsong.com/lyrics/king-of-kings/?fbclid=IwAR33f2UPsXsxax9c06a5Jd1UgE62NsxaxY2Xy64XACmX1ppxAfIG21s3_Qc

Crown Hime (Majesty): https://www.worshiptogether.com/songs/crown-him-majesty/?fbclid=IwAR0U79F5ppUfRTHxYhzuhDaq_-GVgj0d-F7WTlNPG_DMn__HgcaPWVT7hrg

Living Hope: https://www.essentialworship.com/songs/phil-wickham/living-hope?fbclid=IwAR14h7pLy6RhVFZsqXTPeJGZubwTxxg0Z035OKOAiHwoXAONaMfXklpEDAE

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