Now and Then (Study Guide)
“Now and Then”
Sermon Study Guide for April 17, 2022
Scripture: John 20:11-18
A trip to the tomb… 20:1-10
1. Resurrection Now
grief…and hearing her name
John 10:3-4
children of God / brother to Jesus
2. Resurrection Then
“not yet ascended”
“because I live…”
Revelation 21:4-5, 22 - “no more”
1 Corinthians 13:12 - fully known
“the proof of the resurrection…”
Questions to Discuss or Ponder:
- Put yourself in Mary’s shoes. What would you have been feeling on that Sunday morning, less than 48 hours after Jesus’ brutal death?
- Finish Mary’s sentence for your own life: “They have taken my…”
- Why do you think Mary didn’t recognize Jesus until he called her name? What is significant about the way someone says your name?
- What does it mean to be fully a child of God and have Jesus as your brother? Have you deeply thought about that?
- Why, do you think, does Jesus tell Mary not to hold onto him?
- What is your picture of eternal life? What do you think it will be like? Who are you most looking forward to seeing?
- Who do you know who needs to experience the presence of the living Christ? How can you help them experience him?
Scripture for the Week:
Monday - Matthew 28:1-15
Tuesday - Mark 16:1-8
Wednesday - Luke 24:1-12
Thursday - Luke 24:13-35
Friday -Luke 24:36-49
Saturday - Exodus 32:1-8
In response to this Scripture, how will you live?
Prayer Prompt: for Easter faith to break out everywhere!
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