Imagine what the women would say about what they had lost when Jesus initially died and again when they found the empty tomb (Luke 24:1-5). How did Paul describe some of his life experiences (2 Cor 4:8-9)?
What have been some of your hard moments in life? What have you lost? What has outwardly “wasted away” for you, physically, materially, relationally, etc. (2 Cor 4:16)?
What has NOT happened to Paul because of the all-surpassing power of God (2 Cor 4:7-9)? Who is the one who will redeem our troubles and how will it happen (2 Cor 4:14)?
To not lose heart and to be renewed daily, what must we do (2 Cor 4:18)? What can you do in your weekly or daily life that will help you become aware of what is unseen and eternal?
Imagine again, what must the women have felt hearing the words, ‘He has risen!’ (Luke 24:8)? Knowing Jesus has conquered death for you to be with him (2 Cor 4:14), what emotions well up in you as you hear, ‘He has Risen!’?