Read: 1 Cor. 15:20-23, 2 Cor. 5:1-10, Dan. 12:1-4, John 5:25-29, 1 Thess. 4:16-17, Rev. 20:11-15
What happens to Christians when they die? Be specific. How is this different than a resurrection?
What must take place in order for the resurrection to occur? How will this be a union of body and soul?
Explain how both Christians and non-Christians will experience a personal resurrection. What is different?
Tuesday, October 31, 2017
Monday, October 30, 2017
October 30, 2017
Read: 1 Corinthians 15:20, Leviticus 23:9-17, Romans 8:11, Colossians 1:15-18, Rev. 1:4-5
Explain the Old Testament practice of “firstfruits”. What did the firstfruits symbolize?
How did Paul apply this same practice to the resurrection of Christ? What does it symbolize?
In what way does this apply to every Christian? How does this encourage your eternal perspective?
Explain the Old Testament practice of “firstfruits”. What did the firstfruits symbolize?
How did Paul apply this same practice to the resurrection of Christ? What does it symbolize?
In what way does this apply to every Christian? How does this encourage your eternal perspective?
Saturday, October 28, 2017
October 28, 2017
Read: 1 Corinthians 15:19, 2 Corinthians 11:24-33
Why did Paul say Christians should be “pitied” if the resurrection isn’t true? (Hint: his personal experience)
What does it imply about hardship and the Christian life? How have you seen this perspective lost today?
What will ultimately be the result of Christians underemphasizing the resurrection? How can you avoid this?
Why did Paul say Christians should be “pitied” if the resurrection isn’t true? (Hint: his personal experience)
What does it imply about hardship and the Christian life? How have you seen this perspective lost today?
What will ultimately be the result of Christians underemphasizing the resurrection? How can you avoid this?
Friday, October 27, 2017
October 27, 2017
Read: 1 Corinthians 15:14-19, John 3:16-17, Acts 5:27-32, Romans 4:16-25, 6:23
How did Jesus come on a rescue mission for mankind? (Hint: eternity) Why is the resurrection pivotal?
How have you seen Christians or the world change this focus today? Give an example.
In what way can you prevent this from taking place in your walk with the Lord? Be specific.
How did Jesus come on a rescue mission for mankind? (Hint: eternity) Why is the resurrection pivotal?
How have you seen Christians or the world change this focus today? Give an example.
In what way can you prevent this from taking place in your walk with the Lord? Be specific.
Thursday, October 26, 2017
October 26, 2017
Read: 1 Corinthians 15:14-19, 2 Corinthians 4:13-15, Romans 6:3-11, 1 Thess. 4:13-18
In what way does Christianity stand or fall based on the resurrection? Be specific.
How does the resurrection provide every Christian hope? What does this imply about no resurrection?
How does this change the way you’ve viewed the resurrection of Jesus? How does this encourage you?
In what way does Christianity stand or fall based on the resurrection? Be specific.
How does the resurrection provide every Christian hope? What does this imply about no resurrection?
How does this change the way you’ve viewed the resurrection of Jesus? How does this encourage you?
Wednesday, October 25, 2017
October 25, 2017
Read: 1 Corinthians 15:12-13, Acts 4:4, 17:16-32
How did both Peter and Paul include the resurrection as proof of the Gospel? How did the crowd respond?
What does this highlight about how the world will view the resurrection? How have you experienced this?
How confident are you in the resurrection of Jesus? Be specific. What steps will help you be more settled?
How did both Peter and Paul include the resurrection as proof of the Gospel? How did the crowd respond?
What does this highlight about how the world will view the resurrection? How have you experienced this?
How confident are you in the resurrection of Jesus? Be specific. What steps will help you be more settled?
Tuesday, October 24, 2017
October 24, 2017
Read: 1 Corinthians 15:12-13, John 6:41-44, 11:17-27, 14:1-6
How did Jesus set himself apart from other religious leaders? Why would this have been shocking?
In what ways does this make Jesus’ resurrection the primary issue? Be specific.
How would you respond to someone trying to include Jesus into another religion? (i.e. Muslim, Hindu, etc.)
How did Jesus set himself apart from other religious leaders? Why would this have been shocking?
In what ways does this make Jesus’ resurrection the primary issue? Be specific.
How would you respond to someone trying to include Jesus into another religion? (i.e. Muslim, Hindu, etc.)
Monday, October 23, 2017
October 23, 2017
Read: 1 Corinthians 15:12-13, Mark 12:18-27, Luke 18:31-34, 24:36-49
Why was it a problem that some of the Corinthian Christians were denying Jesus’ resurrection?
In what way were they creating their own version of Jesus? How did this essentially call Jesus a liar?
How do you see this happening today? What adjustments does this challenge you to make?
Why was it a problem that some of the Corinthian Christians were denying Jesus’ resurrection?
In what way were they creating their own version of Jesus? How did this essentially call Jesus a liar?
How do you see this happening today? What adjustments does this challenge you to make?
Saturday, October 21, 2017
October 21, 2017
Read: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11
Explain the Gospel in your own words, using Paul’s three guidelines. (i.e. cross, resurrection, grace)
What can happen if one of these three areas isn’t included in the Gospel message? Give an example.
How does this adjust the way you have previously talked about the Gospel? Be specific.
Explain the Gospel in your own words, using Paul’s three guidelines. (i.e. cross, resurrection, grace)
What can happen if one of these three areas isn’t included in the Gospel message? Give an example.
How does this adjust the way you have previously talked about the Gospel? Be specific.
Friday, October 20, 2017
October 20, 2017
Read: 1 Corinthians 15:9-11, Ephesians 2:1-9, Romans 3:23-24, 5:1-2
Why does Paul highlight the grace of God in his life? How is he a living example of the Gospel?
In what way is the grace of God reflected in the cross and resurrection? Be specific.
What is implied knowing you can only be saved by God’s grace? How is this humbling for you?
Why does Paul highlight the grace of God in his life? How is he a living example of the Gospel?
In what way is the grace of God reflected in the cross and resurrection? Be specific.
What is implied knowing you can only be saved by God’s grace? How is this humbling for you?
Thursday, October 19, 2017
October 19, 2017
Read: 1 Corinthians 15:4-8, Luke 24:36-43, John 20:1-30, Acts 1:1-14, 3:14-15, 9:1-6
Why does Paul emphasize the eyewitness accounts of the resurrection? (i.e. correcting a Corinthian view)
How does this refute the idea that the resurrection was an insider fabrication? Why is this important?
In what way is the resurrection a deal breaker when it comes to the Gospel? Be specific.
Why does Paul emphasize the eyewitness accounts of the resurrection? (i.e. correcting a Corinthian view)
How does this refute the idea that the resurrection was an insider fabrication? Why is this important?
In what way is the resurrection a deal breaker when it comes to the Gospel? Be specific.
Wednesday, October 18, 2017
October 18, 2017
Read: 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Matthew 12:38-40, 16:21, 27:62-66, John 2:13-22
In what way was the resurrection of Jesus an unexpected event? Why is this important?
How did the ministry of Jesus often point to His resurrection? (c.f. John 11:17-44)
What does this imply about the resurrection and the Gospel? How is this a challenge for you?
In what way was the resurrection of Jesus an unexpected event? Why is this important?
How did the ministry of Jesus often point to His resurrection? (c.f. John 11:17-44)
What does this imply about the resurrection and the Gospel? How is this a challenge for you?
Tuesday, October 17, 2017
October 17, 2017
Read: 1 Corinthians 15:1-3, Luke 2:1-11, John 3:16-17, Mark 10:45, Romans 5:6-12
In what way did Jesus come on a rescue mission? Why? Be specific. How does this define the Gospel?
What does this imply about Christmas and eternity? How have you seen this being altered today?
How have you been guilty of the same issue? What adjustments is God prompting you to make?
In what way did Jesus come on a rescue mission? Why? Be specific. How does this define the Gospel?
What does this imply about Christmas and eternity? How have you seen this being altered today?
How have you been guilty of the same issue? What adjustments is God prompting you to make?
Monday, October 16, 2017
October 16, 2017
Read: 1 Corinthians 15:1-3, Numbers 15:22-26, John 1:19-29, Isaiah 53:5, Romans 3:23-24
How did the Jews pay for their sins in the Old Testament? What was the purpose for this process?
In what way did Jesus come to make the ultimate payment for sin? Why was this necessary?
Why is this critical to include in a Gospel message? What can happen if it is left out? Give an example.
How did the Jews pay for their sins in the Old Testament? What was the purpose for this process?
In what way did Jesus come to make the ultimate payment for sin? Why was this necessary?
Why is this critical to include in a Gospel message? What can happen if it is left out? Give an example.
Saturday, October 7, 2017
October 7, 2017
Read: 1 Corinthians 14:33b-35, 1 Timothy 3:1-7, 1 Peter 5:1-5, 2 Timothy 2:1-2
How was Paul’s correction to Corinthian women essentially placing responsibility on the Corinthian men?
Why is this important when it comes to church leadership? How is this supported by Elder qualifications?
How can this distinction between a Pastor and Elder be misunderstood today? What is the solution?
How was Paul’s correction to Corinthian women essentially placing responsibility on the Corinthian men?
Why is this important when it comes to church leadership? How is this supported by Elder qualifications?
How can this distinction between a Pastor and Elder be misunderstood today? What is the solution?
Friday, October 6, 2017
October 6, 2017
Read: 1 Corinthians 14:33b-35, Luke 2:36-38, Ephesians 5:22-27, 1 Timothy 2:11-13
Why did Paul restrict the Corinthian women during a church service? Why is context critically important?
How do the spiritual roles between a husband and wife relate to a church service and protection?
How does this challenge your perspective about church? What changes is God prompting you to make?
Why did Paul restrict the Corinthian women during a church service? Why is context critically important?
How do the spiritual roles between a husband and wife relate to a church service and protection?
How does this challenge your perspective about church? What changes is God prompting you to make?
Thursday, October 5, 2017
October 5, 2017
Read: 1 Corinthians 14:27-33a, Acts 17:10-12, 2 Peter 2:1-3, 1 John 4:1-6
Why does Paul tell the Corinthians to “weigh” prophetic messages? What would this have entailed?
Why is it risky if this type of church service protocol isn’t kept in place?
In what way does this have both an individual and a corporate responsibility? How does this adjust you?
Why does Paul tell the Corinthians to “weigh” prophetic messages? What would this have entailed?
Why is it risky if this type of church service protocol isn’t kept in place?
In what way does this have both an individual and a corporate responsibility? How does this adjust you?
Wednesday, October 4, 2017
October 4th, 2017
Read: 1 Corinthians 14:27-33a, Galatians 5:22-23, James 3:16
What overall problem was Paul correcting in the Corinthians’ approach to a church service?
How have you seen this imbalance take place today? What does this imply about structure and order?
Explain the necessary balance between order and a spirit led worship service. How does 1 Cor. 14:26 help?
What overall problem was Paul correcting in the Corinthians’ approach to a church service?
How have you seen this imbalance take place today? What does this imply about structure and order?
Explain the necessary balance between order and a spirit led worship service. How does 1 Cor. 14:26 help?
Tuesday, October 3, 2017
October 3, 2017
Read: 1 Corinthians 14:26, Acts 2:42-47
How did the first century church in Acts 2 model Paul’s approach to a productive church? Be specific.
How do you see this taking place at PCC? Give an example. How is this happening in your life?
In what way can Christians lose sight of this truth? How can this be prevented? (i.e. measuring success)
How did the first century church in Acts 2 model Paul’s approach to a productive church? Be specific.
How do you see this taking place at PCC? Give an example. How is this happening in your life?
In what way can Christians lose sight of this truth? How can this be prevented? (i.e. measuring success)
Monday, October 2, 2017
October 2, 2017
Read: 1 Corinthians 14:3, 17, 26, 33, John 15:4, 10-11
What was implied about the Corinthians’ approach to church by Paul’s constant mention of “building up”?
What does John 15 highlight about how spiritual “build up” takes place? (Hint: abide)
Why is this critical for church leadership to understand? How does this help clarify the purpose of church?
What was implied about the Corinthians’ approach to church by Paul’s constant mention of “building up”?
What does John 15 highlight about how spiritual “build up” takes place? (Hint: abide)
Why is this critical for church leadership to understand? How does this help clarify the purpose of church?
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