A Fresh Look At The NT, Week 4: The Church

January 17, 2010

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OPENING PRAYER

Outline: The NT, 4 Weeks

The New Testament: Jesus & His Church

① Jesus’ Birth (Luke 2:1-20)② Jesus’ Life (John 3:1-21)③ Jesus’ Resurrection (1 Cor 15:1-20,

50-58)④ The Church (Acts 2)

Introduction

VIDEO

Secondary: Luke 24:1-12<SEE HANDOUT>

Primary: 1 Cor 15:1-20, 50-58<SEE HANDOUT>

I. No Fear of Faith

• Which event do you think is more important: the birth of Jesus or Jesus' resurrection? Explain.

• How does fear factor into why some people don't follow Jesus?

II. No Fear of Doubts

• Is it OK to have doubts about your faith? Why or why not?

• Some say we should just "take everything on faith" surrounding the events of Jesus' death and resurrection-what's your counter argument to that attitude? How have you been searching for answers to your own doubts?

III. No Fear of Death

• How afraid are you of death? Explain.• Are you more afraid of the experience of

death, or what will happen to you after you die? Explain.

IV. Additional Discussion• In 1 Corinthians 15:3-8 Paul mentions the numerous

eyewitnesses to Jesus' resurrection. With that many witnesses, why do so many still struggle to believe Jesus was who he said he was?

• 1 Corinthians 15:13-14 are powerful verses. When have you feared that your faith might be useless? Do these verses strengthen your faith or make you concerned? Explain.

• Would you rather have an experience like the women in Luke 24 where you were terrified by something God did or said, or one like Peter in Luke 24:12 where he goes searching for answers? Is one experience more powerful than the other? Explain.

• Does Paul's message in 1 Corinthians 15:56-57 mean we'll never sin again? How would you explain these verses to someone who knows little about the Bible?

V. Application

• Pair up with another person in the group and personalize 1 Corinthians 15:58. If Paul were speaking directly to you, in what areas would he tell you to "work enthusiastically for the Lord"? Take a couple of minutes to tell your partner some of the ways you could do this.

VII. Summary

① No Fear of Faith② No Fear of Doubts③ No Fear of Death

QUESTIONS?

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