How Do I Know Jesus is Alive?
Connection Points
Cole Phillips & Chance Endsley
April 16, 2022

1 Corinthians 15:1-10

I passed on to you what was most important and what had also been passed on to me. Christ died for our sins, just as the Scriptures said. 4 He was buried, and he was raised from the dead on the third day, just as the Scriptures said. 1 Corinthians 15:3-4

Jesus said, “The Son of Man must suffer many terrible things,” he said. “He will be rejected by the elders, the leading priests, and the teachers of religious law. He will be killed, but on the third day he will be raised from the dead.” Luke 9:22

He was seen by Peter and then by the Twelve. After that, he was seen by more than 500 of his followers at one time, most of whom are still alive, though some have died. Then he was seen by James and later by all the apostles. Last of all, as though I had been born at the wrong time, I also saw him. 1 Corinthians 15:5-8

Fake News about what Happened

  1. The Stolen Body
    As the women were on their way, some of the guards went into the city and told the leading priests what had happened. A meeting with the elders was called, and they decided to give the soldiers a large bribe. They told the soldiers, “You must say, ‘Jesus’ disciples came during the night while we were sleeping, and they stole his body.’ If the governor hears about it, we’ll stand up for you so you won’t get in trouble.” So the guards accepted the bribe and said what they were told to say. Their story spread widely among the Jews, and they still tell it today. Matthew 28:11-15

  2. The Wrong Tomb.

  3. The Swoon Theory.

  4. The Hallucination Theory.

For I am the least of all the apostles. In fact, I’m not even worthy to be called an apostle after the way I persecuted God’s church. But whatever I am now, it is all because God poured out his special favor on me—and not without results. For I have worked harder than any of the other apostles; yet it was not I but God who was working through me by his grace. 1 Corinthians 15:9-10

4 Results of the Resurrection

“He was handed over to die because of our sins, and He was raised to life to make us right with God.” Romans 4:25

The Spirit of God, who raised Jesus from the dead, lives in you. And just as God raised Christ Jesus from the dead, He will give life to your mortal bodies by this same Spirit living within you. Romans 8:11

For since we believe that Jesus died and was raised to life again, we also believe that when Jesus returns, God will bring back with Him the believers who have died. 1 Thessalonians 4:14

*If you openly declare that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. *Romans 10:9

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Ministry Highlights

  • Parent & Child Dedication!
    Parents this is an opportunity for you to commit to raise your children (age 5 & under) according to God’s Word and God’s ways. Join us for class Sunday, May 1st in San Marcos at 12pm & in Buda at 1pm. Dedication services will take place on Mother’s Day during all of our celebration services. Sign up HERE

  • Easter Offering
    This Easter we’re asking everyone to give their best offering to celebrate the power of the resurrection!

    1. Pray and ask God what He would have you give “over and above” your regular tithes and offerings. We can’t all give the same amount, but we can all do something.
    2. Give your “over and above” offering as we celebrate His blessings. You can give online now by selecting “Easter” at VisionaryGiving.com.

  • Kidz Faith Class
    We want to partner with you to help your child grow in their faith. I want to invite you and your child to a brief class called Kidz Faith where we’ll talk about what it means to be a Christian, what steps you can take next.
    This class is happening Sunday, April 24th in San Marcos at 12pm & in Buda at 1pm. Childcare for your other kids and lunch will be provided. I hope to see you and your child there! RSVP Here

Connection Group Questions:

  1. How did you celebrate Easter when you were a kid?
  2. Why do you have confidence that your faith is grounded in facts?
  3. Which proof given by Paul for the resurrection of Jesus in 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 is the most convincing to you?
  4. Why do you think Paul went into such detail listing who saw Jesus after He rose again?
  5. In what ways does the resurrection of Jesus affect your day-to-day life?
  6. What do you need to bury and move past to experience freedom?
  7. How would you explain the importance of the resurrection to a non-Christian?
  8. How can your Connection Group pray for you this week?