- Why is the resurrection of Jesus an essential part of the gospel message?
- What does an empty cross and empty tomb signify?
- What was Mary’s first conclusion to the stone being removed from the tomb? How did her conclusion show a lack of understanding or belief about Jesus?
- Who were the first to witness that the resurrection of Christ had occurred? Why and how would have their testimony been regarded in that culture?
- What risks did Peter and John take in response to Mary’s testimony?
- List some scriptural examples from the gospels where Jesus told his disciples about his resurrection.
- What question is asked repeatedly of Mary?
- How did Jesus reveal himself to Mary and what confidence does his response give you personally? (Consider John 10)
- Why did Jesus tell Mary not to cling to him?
- What gift was given to the disciples when Jesus appeared to the disciples gathered in fear?
- How did Jesus address Thomas’s faithlessness?
- How does the holy spirit break down barriers of unbelief today?
Application Questions:
- What type of expectations might I carry that may contribute to my blindness to the way Jesus is choosing to work in my life or the life of others?
- What were the last set of circumstances that dominated your attention, action and beliefs that made it difficult to see God?
- What has God taught me through the hurts or disappointments I have experienced while being a part of the body of Christ?
- How has the Holy Spirit used the scriptures to address my own areas of unbelief?
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