Resurrection: Questions for Reflection and Discussion

At the tomb the morning of Jesus’ resurrection, Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of James are reminded by the angels of Jesus’ testimony (Mark 16:1), “The Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, be crucified and on the third day be raised again.” (Luke 24:7) What insights do the following Scriptures provide as to why these things “must” to have occurred?

Isaiah 53:10-12—

Matthew 26:56—

Mark 14:49—

John 19:36—

1 Corinthians 15:3-4—

1 Peter 1:3 declares that “through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,” we who have been born again are provided a “living hope.” The resurrection of Jesus is hope for the whole world: hope of forgiveness of sin, hope for a new life, and hope of eternal life. “Hope” in the New Testament means much more that mere “wishful thinking.” What do the following Scriptures reveal about the Christian’s hope?

Acts 26:5-7—

Romans 5:4-6, 15:4—

2 Thessalonians 2:16-17—

1 Timothy 1:1, 4:9-10—

Titus 1:2, 3:7—

How is God calling you to share your hope?