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.

Knowing Jesus - Knowing His Example

Introduction:

The Humility Assessment (John 13:1-20):

1. Do I show love for people despite my own Problems ? (John 13:1)
2. Am I Secure in my identity? (John 13:3)
3. Do I serve Indiscriminately ? (John 13:5)
4. Am I willing to do the dirty Work ? (John 13:13-20)

➡ 3 Reasons to Do the Dirty Jobs (John 13:16-20):

1. You aren't Better than Jesus. (John 13:16)
2. There's Blessing in doing the dirty jobs. (John 13:17)
3. Serving wins the Hearts of others. (John 13:18-20)

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Small Group Discussion
Read John 13:1-20

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

2. How did you do on the assessment? Where do you personally struggle in serving people lovingly and humbly?
   

3. Define humility. Why is humility the most important characteristic God is looking for in people?
   

4. How does being secure in your identity help you humbly serve others (John 13:3)?
   

5. Explain Jesus' spiritual application of foot washing from v10. What was He referring to in talking about “bathing” and “foot washing”? What does this mean to us as Christians?

Breakout
Pray for one another.

Knowing Jesus - Knowing His Authority

Introduction:

Four Things Jesus Taught That You Absolutely Have to Get Right (John 12:44-50):

1. He is the Only way to God. (John 12:44-45)

2. He Changes you. (John 12:46)

   Ephesians 4:18 - They are darkened in their understanding, alienated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them, due to their hardness of heart.

3. His Word will Judge you. (John 12:47-48)

   Ephesians 8:11 - Because the sentence against an evil deed is not executed speedily, the heart of the children of man is fully set to do evil.

4. He's giving a Command . (John 12:49-50)
   • Divine Appeal
   • Practical Appeal
   • Fear Appeal
   • Authority Appeal

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Small Group Discussion
Read John 12:44-50

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

2. Why did Jesus repeatedly emphasize that He did not speak on His own initiative, but only spoke what the Father commanded (John 12:49-50)? What was He getting at by saying this?
   

3. How does Jesus being the light change you, specifically (John 12:46)?
   

4. We often speak of “sharing Jesus” or “inviting people to be saved”, but rarely do we think or speak of the Gospel as a command (John 12:49-50). Why do you think that is? How is the Gospel a command?
   

5. This passage gave 4 appeals: the Divine Appeal, the Practical Appeal, the Fear Appeal, and the Authority Appeal. Which one gets your attention the most? Which one brought you to Christ? Which one(s) do you think the church overuses? Under-uses?

Breakout
Pray for one another.

Knowing Jesus - Knowing His Fulfillment

Introduction:

3 Reasons You Have to Receive Jesus Today (John 12:36-43):

1. Because you may not be able to Tomorrow . (John 12:37,40)

   Why Would God Harden a Person's Heart?

   1. God gives us what we want
   2. Because it is merciful

2. Because Healing is available right now. (John 12:40)
3. Because you are building your spiritual Reputation right now. (John 12:42-43)

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Small Group Discussion
Read John 12:36-43

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

2. When thinking about “how salvation works”, do you lean more towards “God's sovereignty” or “man's responsibility”? Why?
   

3. Should we give up on someone who has rejected the Gospel? Is there ever a right time to assume they are “blinded and hard hearted” beyond hope? Or do we keep appealing to them to believe in Jesus?
   

4. The authorities in John 12:42-43, do you believe they were truly saved or not? Why?

Breakout
Pray for one another.

Knowing Jesus - Knowing His Purpose

Introduction:

Three Things Jesus Accomplished on the Cross that Glorify God (John 12:27-36):

1. The world was Judged . (John 12:31a)

   Acts 17:31 - "because he has fixed a day on which he will judge the world in righteousness by a man whom he has appointed; and of this he has given assurance to all by raising him from the dead."

2. Satan was Defeated . (John 12:31b)
3. Salvation was Purchased . (John 12:32-33)

What Keeps People From Believing? (John 12:34-36):

1. They think they already know all the Answers . (John 12:34)
2. They are not aware of their Condition . (John 12:35b)
3. They have no sense of Urgency . (John 12:36)

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Small Group Discussion
Read John 12:27-36

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

2. Jesus said in John 12:31, “Now is the judgment of this world…” What exactly does that mean? How is the cross “judgment of this world”?
   

3. Let's get practical. Think of those you want to reach with the Gospel, and be specific on these answers:

   • How can you show someone that they don't understand God's Word like they think they do (John 12:34)?

   • How can you help someone see their true condition (John 12:35)?

   • How can you help someone have a sense of urgency (John 12:36)?

Breakout
Pray for someone, by name, that you know who needs to know Jesus. Pray for one another to have the opportunity to minister the Gospel to that person.