The Cross in the Old Testament - He Will Not See Corruption

Introduction:

Isaiah 53:10 - Yet it was the will of the LORD to crush him; he has put him to grief; when his soul makes an offering for guilt, he shall see his offspring; he shall prolong his days; the will of the LORD shall prosper in his hand.

The Cross in Psalm 16:

1. What is the prophecy of the messiah's suffering?

   Psalm 16:8-11 - I have set the LORD always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken. Therefore my heart is glad, and my whole being rejoices; my flesh also dwells secure. For you will not abandon my soul to Sheol, or let your holy one see corruption. You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.

2. How did Jesus fulfill this prophecy on the cross?

   "Holy One"

   Luke 23:46 - Then Jesus, calling out with a loud voice, said, "Father, into your hands I commit my spirit!" And having said this he breathed his last.

   Hebrews 12:2 - who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross...

3. What does this prophecy mean for us?

What NO Resurrection of Jesus Means to Me: (1 Corinthians 15)

1. NO RESURRECTION = No Reason for Faith . (1 Cor 15:14-15)
2. NO RESURRECTION = No Forgiveness of sin. (1 Cor 15:16-17)
3. NO RESURRECTION = No Reunion with those who died before Us. (1 Cor 15:18)
4. NO RESURRECTION = No Hope . (1 Cor 15:19)

   Romans 10:9-10 - if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved.

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Small Group Discussion
Read Psalm 16:8-11, Acts 2:22-32, Acts 13:34-41, 1 Corinthians 15:14-20

1. What was your big take-away from this passage / message?
   

2. How do we know Psalm 16:8-11 is about the Messiah (Jesus), and not David? How do we know this is specifically about the resurrection of the Messiah?
   

3. In 1 Corinthians 15:14, Paul says if Jesus didn’t resurrect, our faith is in vain. Why is the resurrection of Jesus the most crucial doctrine of faith?
   

4. 1 Corinthians 15:16-17 says if Jesus did not resurrect, we are still in our sins. If Jesus died for our sins, why did He HAVE TO resurrect? Why can’t we just believe He died for our sins, without believing He rose from the dead?

Breakout
Pray for one another.

Covered by the Blood

Introduction:

The Gospel in the Garden: Three Foundations of Faith (Genesis 3:20-24):

1. Believe God's Promise . (Gen 3:20)
2. Receive God's Provision . (Gen 3:21)
3. Trust God's Path . (Gen 3:22-24)

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Small Group Discussion
Read Genesis 3:20-24

1. What was your big take-away from this passage / message?
   

2. What is a curse? What does it mean that disobedience to God results in a curse from God? What does this have to do with Jesus? See Galatians 3:10-13
   

3. What is faith? How did Adam demonstrate faith (Gen 3:20)?
   

4. Explain the significance of God clothing Adam and Eve with skins (Gen 3:21).
   

5. Why did God drive Adam and Eve out of the Garden of Eden (Gen 3:22)? How was this actually a blessing for them?

Breakout
Pray for one another.

Under a Curse

Introduction:

Cursed By God: The Consequences of Sin (Genesis 3:14-19):

1. To the serpent: Defeat . (Gen 3:14-15)
2. To the woman: pain at Home . (Gen 3:16)

   Genesis 4:7 - And if you do not do well, sin is crouching at the door. Its desire is contrary to you, but you must rule over it.

3. To the man: pain at Work . (Gen 3:17-19)

What does this have to do with Good Friday?

Galatians 3:10-13 - For all who rely on works of the law are under a curse; for it is written, "Cursed be everyone who does not abide by all things written in the Book of the Law, and do them." Now it is evident that no one is justified before God by the law, for "The righteous shall live by faith." But the law is not of faith, rather "The one who does them shall live by them." Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us—for it is written, "Cursed is everyone who is hanged on a tree"

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Small Group Discussion
Read Genesis 3:14-19

1. What was your big take-away from this passage / message?
   

2. What is a curse? What does it mean that disobedience to God results in a curse from God? What does this have to do with Jesus? See Galatians 3:10-13
   

3. What is faith? How did Adam demonstrate faith (Gen 3:20)?
   

4. Explain the significance of God clothing Adam and Eve with skins (Gen 3:21).
   

5. Why did God drive Adam and Eve out of the Garden of Eden (Gen 3:22)? How was this actually a blessing for them?

Breakout
Pray for one another.

Because Jesus Was Raised...We Walk a New Path.

Introduction:

Romans 1:4 - and was declared to be the Son of God in power according to the Spirit of holiness by his resurrection from the dead, Jesus Christ our Lord...

Getting Real About Resurrection (1 Cor 15:12-34):

1. Consider the Alternative : What if there is no resurrection? (1 Cor 15:1-2)
   1. Preaching the gospel is meaningless. (1 Cor 15:12-14a)
   2. Faith in Christ is meaningless. (1 Cor 15:14b)
   3. Your Bible is blasphemous. (1 Cor 15:15)
   4. There is no Forgiveness of sin. (1 Cor 15:16-17)
   5. Believers who have died are Gone Forever . (1 Cor 15:18)
   6. Christians are the Worst . (1 Cor 15:19)
2. Understand the Order : When will it happen? (1 Cor 15:21-28)
3. Live in the Promise : Walk a new path. (1 Cor 15:29-34)
   1. My new path has no Fear . (1 Cor 15:29-32)
   2. My new path avoids bad Influences . (1 Cor 15:33-34)

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Small Group Discussion
Read 1 Cor 15:12-34

1. What was your big “take-away” from this passage / message?
   

2. Honestly - how much has fear affected you in the last year (1 Cor 15:31-32)? Why do you think that is?
   

3. How do you balance truly befriending lost people without becoming like them (1 Cor 15:33)
   

4. *(BONUS) What does (1 Cor 15:29) mean?

Breakout
Pray for one another. Pray for those who heard the Gospel message at HBC and surrounding churches.

Because Jesus Was Raised...We Live in His Grace.

Introduction:

Daniel 12:2 - And many of those who sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt.

John 5:29 - ...those who have done good to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil to the resurrection of judgment.

Witnesses to the Resurrection (1 Cor 15:1-11):

1. The Church . (1 Cor 15:1-2)

   Romans 10:9 - because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

2. Scripture . (1 Cor 15:3-4)

   Isaiah 53:10 - Yet it was the will of the LORD to crush him; he has put him to grief; when his soul makes an offering for guilt, he shall see his offspring; he shall prolong his days; the will of the LORD shall prosper in his hand.

   Psalm 16:10 (Acts 2) - For you will not abandon my soul to Sheol, or let your holy one see corruption.

3. Eyewitnesses (1 Cor 15:5-8)
4. Global Impact . (1 Cor 15:11)

Three Realizations of Those Who Live in His Grace:

1. I am Unworthy . (1 Cor 15:9)
2. I am Defined by grace. (1 Cor 15:10a)
3. I am Powered by grace. (1 Cor 15:10b)

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Small Group Discussion
Read 1 Cor 15:1-11

1. What was your big “take-away” from this passage / message?
   

2. How do you know when it’s really God’s grace working in you, and not just your own talents / strength / personality / etc (1 Cor 15:10)?
   

3. How would you explain to a new believer what it means to “find your identity in Christ” (1 Cor 15:10)?

Breakout
Pray for one another. Pray for those who heard the Gospel message at HBC and surrounding churches.