Kingdom Incarnate Part 16 with Discussion Guide

Kingdom Incarnate Part 16 Discussion Guide

Summary

The sermon focuses on the resurrection of Jesus Christ and its significance. The pastor presents three main questions: Does Jesus live? What difference does it make? And does He live in you? He provides evidence for the resurrection, including Jesus’ own predictions, the empty tomb, the transformation of the disciples, and numerous eyewitnesses. The pastor then shares his personal testimony of coming to faith, describing how he went from being agnostic to accepting Christ after a near-death experience and years of feeling spiritual emptiness.

Intro Prayer

Heavenly Father, as we gather to discuss the power of Your resurrection, we ask that You open our hearts and minds to understand its significance in our lives. Help us to be receptive to Your truth and guide our discussion to bring glory to Your name. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Ice Breaker

Can you share about a time when someone’s kindness (like Bob Miller’s daily sandwich in the sermon) made a lasting impression on you?

Key Verses

1 Corinthians 15:17
Isaiah 59:2
Galatians 2:20
Romans 10:9-10

Questions

What evidence for the resurrection of Jesus do you find most compelling and why?
How would you explain the significance of Jesus’ resurrection to someone who doesn’t understand why it matters?
What does it mean to have Christ ‘living in you,’ as mentioned in Galatians 2:20?
How has your understanding of ‘true happiness’ changed since knowing Christ?
Why do you think the disciples were willing to die for their belief in the risen Jesus?
What role do you think personal testimony plays in sharing the gospel with others?
How does the reality of the resurrection impact your daily life?
What empty things do people try to fill their God-shaped void with today?

Life Application

This week, identify one area of your life where you might be trying to fill a God-shaped void with something else. Commit to intentionally turning to God instead, through prayer and Scripture, when you feel that emptiness.

Key Takeaways

The resurrection of Jesus is supported by multiple pieces of evidence including eyewitness accounts
Without the resurrection, our faith would be futile and we would still be in our sins
Jesus’ resurrection makes reconciliation with God possible
True fulfillment can only come through a personal relationship with Jesus
Saying yes to Jesus is the most important decision anyone can make

Ending Prayer

Lord Jesus, thank You for Your death and resurrection that makes our salvation possible. Help us to live as people transformed by Your resurrection power, sharing Your love with others who are still searching for meaning. Fill every void in our lives with Your presence and truth. In Your name we pray, Amen.

This series may be taken as a course offered by the Online Bible Institute. For more information check out the Keys Vineyard Ministries Courses page.

Steve Lawes is a Church Consultant and also provides coaching for pastors, churches, ministries and church planters.