When Your Hope Has No Pulse (Study Guide)

“When Your Hope Has No Pulse”

Sermon Study Guide for April 5, 2026


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Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10


1. Jesus Was Dead



waiting through the night…


2. Signs of Resurrection


a. ___________________________

Matthew 16:13-22


b. ___________________________

“come and see”


c. ___________________________

1 Corinthians 15:12-58



3. “Go and Tell.”



1 Corinthians 11:26






Questions to Discuss or Ponder:

  1. What are some of the emotions the disciples would have experienced in the wake of Jesus’ death?
  2. Why do you think the men disciples stayed home on Sunday morning?
  3. Recall a time when you have “waited through the night.” What happened? What helped you get through?
  4. Which one of the “signs” that God gave the women would have helped you the most? Why that one?
  5. Why do you think the disciples didn’t believe Jesus’ words about dying and rising again? Would you have believed them? Why or why not?
  6. What hope does Jesus’ resurrection give you in your current state of life? How is his resurrection hope for the whole world?
  7. Whom do you need to “go and tell”?


Scripture for the Week:

Monday - Matthew 1-4

Tuesday - Matthew 5-8

Wednesday - Matthew 9-12

Thursday - Matthew 13-16

Friday - Matthew 17-20

Saturday - Matthew 21-24

Sunday - Matthew 25-28


In response to this Scripture, how will you live?



Prayer Prompt: To have resurrection hope.

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