Benjamin Murphy
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Benjamin Murphy
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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.

All Things New

Introduction:

Three Things You'll Never Do In Heaven: (Revelation 22:1-5):

  1. Face Death . (Rev 22:1-2)

    John 4:14 - ...whoever drinks of the water that I will give him will never be thirsty again. The water that I will give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life.

    Proverbs 3:18 - She is a tree of life to those who lay hold of her; those who hold her fast are called blessed.

    Proverbs 11:30 - The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and whoever captures souls is wise.

    Proverbs 13:12 - Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life.

  1. Find Sorrow . (Rev 22:3)
  2. Feel Alone . (Rev 22:4-5)

    1 Corinthians 16:22 - If anyone has no love for the Lord, let him be accursed. Our Lord, come!

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Small Group Discussion
Read Revelation 22:1-5

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

  2. Share a misconception you used to have about heaven.

  3. Which “curse reversal” are you most looking forward to?

  4. If we don’t need water or food to survive in heaven, why is there water and food (the river of the water of life and the tree of life)

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.

Because Jesus Was Raised...We Will Be Raised in a New Body.

Introduction:

What happens to me when I die?

Philippians 1:23 - ...my desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better.

2 Corinthians 5:8 - ...we would rather be away from the body and at home with the Lord.

John 5:28-29 - Do not marvel at this, for an hour is coming when all who are in the tombs will hear his voice and come out, those who have done good to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil to the resurrection of judgment.

When do these resurrections take place?

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.

Acts 24:15 - ...there will be a resurrection of both the just and the unjust.

What is the resurrection body like? (1 Cor 15:35-49)

  1. Your body now is like a " Seed" , your resurrected body is like a "plant". (1 Cor 15:36-38)
  2. Your resurrected body will be Similar but Different but Better . (1 Cor 15:39-42a)
  3. Your resurrected body will never have earthly Weaknesses . (1 Cor 15:42b-44)
    1. Perishable vs. Imperishable : Decay
    2. Dishonor vs. Glory : Sin
    3. Weakness vs. Power : Strength
    4. Natural vs. Spiritual : Environmental Suitability
  4. Your resurrected body is just like Jesus' glorified body. (1 Cor 15:45-49)

    Philippians 3:21 - who will transform our lowly body to be like his glorious body...

In Light of Your Future Makeover: What Do We Do With This Now?

Information

1 Thessalonians 4:13 - But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about those who are asleep, that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope.

Consolation

1 Thessalonians 4:18 - Therefore encourage one another with these words.

Purification

1 John 3:2-3 - Beloved, we are God’s children now, and what we will be has not yet appeared; but we know that when he appears we shall be like him, because we shall see him as he is. And everyone who thus hopes in him purifies himself as he is pure.

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Small Group Discussion
Read 1 Cor 15:35-49

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

  2. Describe the 4 contrasts between your earthly body and your glorified body from 1 Cor 15:42-44.

  3. What was Jesus’ glorified body able to do that you are excited to think about your glorified body being able to do?

  4. Read 1 John 3:2-3. How does the knowledge of our future glorified bodies motivate us to purify ourselves today?

Breakout
Pray for one another.