Scripture: Luke 24:1-12
SERMON SUMMARY
The Easter Gospel—the core idea of our faith—revolves around two questions:
- Why did Jesus have to die on the Cross?
- Why did Jesus have to rise from the dead?
The message comes from Luke 24:1-12, with a special focus on the word “must” there in vv6-7 — “Remember how He told you, while He was still in Galilee, that the Son of Man “must” be delivered into the hands of sinful men and be crucified and rise from the dead on the third day.”
Also, another important passage is Paul’s definition of the Gospel in 1 Corinthians 15:1-9.
*We are a church located in Greenville, South Carolina. Our vision is to see God transform us into a community of grace passionately pursuing life and mission with Jesus.
SUGGESTIONS FOR COMMUNITY GROUP QUESTIONS
- What is the Easter Gospel that Charlie talked about this morning?
- What is the biggest challenge for you to be able to share a simple Gospel presentation like the one Charlie walked us through in his Easter message?
- When you think about the Easter Gospel, what strikes you as most compelling? Most comforting? Most difficult to accept?
- How does holding on to Jesus crucified and risen when you face disappointing times in your life? Like, in times when your “Christian family” disappoints you? Or when a church or a pastor or church leader disappoints you? Or when you’re disappointed and angry with God for not answering a prayer while you plead with Him to answer?