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Hymn: The Old Rugged
Cross
Memory Verse: Numbers 23:19 God is not a man, that
He should lie, Nor a son of man, that He should repent. Has He said, and will
He not do? Or has He spoken, and will He not make it good? (NKJV)
Lesson: The Resurrection
Pastor Ron’s remarks and intro of First principle
First Principle: Whoever has been forgiven much, loves much. (Luke 7)
Scripture Reference: Mark 16: 9 Now when He rose early on the first day
of the week, He appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom He had cast seven
demons.
Question: What could be some
reasons why Jesus appeared first to Mary?
Additional
Scriptures:
John
20: 1
Now on the first day of the week Mary Magdalene went to the tomb early,
while it was still dark, and saw that the stone had been taken away from
the tomb.
John
20: 11
But Mary stood outside by the tomb weeping, and as she wept she stooped down and
looked into the tomb.
Follow Up Question: What are some
added benefits of showing up early and staying late?
Conclusion: Mary not only came
early but also stayed longer than the others. These actions make Mary seem more
committed to Christ. This demonstrated love and devotion to Jesus was no doubt
a factor in her becoming His first choice to “go and tell” the others that He
was alive.
Pastor Ron’s remarks and intro of next
principle
Second Principle: Chosen or Frozen … it’s a personal choice!
Scripture Reference: Mark 16:10 She went
and told those who had been with Him, as they mourned and wept.
Question: Describe some of
the differences between the activities of the disciples and the actions of Mary
that morning.
Follow Up Question: What do you think
motivated, or captivated, the followers of Jesus that Sunday?
Conclusion: Everyone faced the
same disappointment and had the same reasons to be afraid. However Mary
responded differently. Mary chose to do her weeping as close to Jesus as she
could possibly get while the disciples kept their distance. Mary went and wept,
they stayed away and wept. Pain can freeze the faith of some. They were all in
pain but only Mary took her pain to Jesus. Chosen or frozen … it’s a personal
choice.
Pastor Ron’s remarks and intro
of next principle
Third Principle: Be quick to believe good news from God.
Scripture Reference: Mark 16:11 And when
they heard that He was alive and had been seen by her, they did not believe.
Question: Why did the
disciples disbelieve Mary?
Follow
Up Question: Give some reasons why you think it seems easier for some people to
believe the bad news rather than the good.
Follow Up Question: What will it take
for you to believe that God has a remedy for your greatest problem?
Conclusion: Mary was sent by
Jesus to tell His disciples that they had no more need to be afraid,
disappointed and in pain however they would not believe her. When we refuse to
believe the message or the messenger God sends to us, our problems, though
already solved, will continue to rule over our lives. Even in our greatest pain
we should always be looking for God’s help to suddenly appear and take the pain
away. God never fails …
Pastor
Ron closing remarks and the Rest of the Story …
Connect Cards;
Offering and Prayer
Memory Verse
Pre-Praise &
Worship Prayer
will be hosted by one of our Elders, John and Fronnie LeBlanc in the Sanctuary
Studio. Worship will begin in just a few minutes.
