Introduction

Luke 24:1-12

Genesis 3:9

1 Kings 19:9

Luke 24:5

Matthew 1:21

Matthew 16:21

Matthew 17:22-23

Matthew 20:18-19

1 Corinthians 15:14

1 Corinthians 15:17-19

2 Corinthians 5:21

How to experience the joy, peace, and hope of the ressurection.

1. We must listen and trust His Word.

Luke 24:6-8

1 John 5:13

Psalm 119:105

2. We must grow in faith.

Luke 24:10-11

1 Peter 1:3-7

Summary

John 11:25-26

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What’s one thing in life that has brought you joy recently? Peace? Hope?

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“In a world of instability and uncertainty, the resurrection of Jesus stands as the most powerful source of joy, peace, and hope. But how do we experience it—not just believe it happened, but let it transform our lives today?”

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Sermon Questions

Read Luke 24:1-12.

What emotions do you think the women felt as they came to the tomb?

How would you have responded if you were there?

God’s Pattern of Seeking the Brokenhearted

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In the passages below, God asked, “Where are you?” and “What are you doing here?" In these passages we can see a pattern of God seeking out the brokenhearted.

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Genesis 3:9 – “Where are you?”

1 Kings 19:9 – “What are you doing here?”

Luke 24:5 – “Why are you looking for the living among the dead?”

What might it look like for someone today to “look for the living among the dead”?

Where are we tempted to look for joy, peace, or hope apart from Jesus?

Why the Cross and Resurrection Matters

Read 1 Corinthians 15:14, 17-19 and 2 Corinthians 5:21.

What does Paul say would be true if Christ had not been raised from the dead?

How would your life be different if the resurrection was not real?

How to experience the joy, peace, and hope of the Resurrection

Read Luke 24:6-8.

What did the angels remind the women of?

Why is remembering Christ's words so crucial (See 1 John 5:13 and Psalm 119:105)?

Where in your life are you tempted to walk by feelings rather than by faith in God's Word (Promises)?

How can God's Word bring clarity to your current struggles?

What is one promise of God you can cling to this week?