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The Resurrection Hope (1 Corinthians 15:1-8; 35-49)
Main Point: Jesus’ resurrection points towards our resurrection in the body.
Introduction
- Jesus’ resurrection in the body is a historical fact based on eye-witnesses’ accounts (vv5-8)
- Jesus’ resurrection points towards our resurrection in the body.
- Jesus’ resurrection is the “firstfruits” of bodily resurrection (vv20-22).
- Death is dead (vv54-55).
- The characteristics of our resurrected body (vv42-44).
- “Imperishable”
- “In glory”
- “raised in power”
- “raised a spiritual body”
Application: Our work for the Lord is not in vain (v58).
Reflection:
– Since the resurrection is true, what’s stopping you from trusting Jesus?
– Do you have a great longing for the future resurrection? Why or why not?
– What would “be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord,” look like in your life?