The Final Word of the Grave | Resources
Sermon Text: Luke 24:1–9
“On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came to the tomb, bringing the spices they had prepared. They found the stone rolled away from the tomb. They went in but did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. While they were perplexed about this, suddenly two men stood by them in dazzling clothes. So the women were terrified and bowed down to the ground.
“Why are you looking for the living among the dead?” asked the men. “He is not here, but he has risen! Remember how he spoke to you when he was still in Galilee, saying, ‘It is necessary that the Son of Man be betrayed into the hands of sinful men, be crucified, and rise on the third day’?” And they remembered his words.
Returning from the tomb, they reported all these things to the Eleven and to all the rest.”
Discussion Questions
1. Why were the women bringing spices to Jesus’ tomb? What were they expecting to see?
2. Why do you think the resurrection was such a surprise to the women and the disciples?
3. What role do the angels play in this story?
4. Why is the resurrection a pivotal aspect of the gospel message?
5. Notice the eagerness of the women to share this good news! Who should you share this same good news with? Ask God for boldness and confidence!
Memory Verse
“Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me, even if he dies, will live.'” John 11:25