- Read 1 Corinthians 5:12–19. In what ways do you think our faith is futile if Christ has not been raised from the dead?
- In Ephesians 1:19–21, Paul prayed that local churches might know the power that raised Jesus from the dead in our church ministries. What difference would that make in our church?
- To people who were being persecuted specifically because they belonged to Jesus, Peter wrote 1 Peter 1:3–6. What difference does belief in Jesus' resurrection make when we face difficult times in this world?
- In Hebrews 11:35a, the Bible speaks of women (who lived before Jesus) who had experienced loved ones being brought back from the dead. These obviously died again. But, in v. 35b, there is a "better resurrection" promised by God. What difference does belief in that better resurrection make in the lives of people in vv. 36–40?
- What is the most important lesson you want to take away from this study?
Story of Our Faith, 2011 Study Series • Copyright © 2011, Lake Avenue Church