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Session 47
Resurrection Part I
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Opening Prayer
In today’s session, we will consider some of the implications of the resurrection of Jesus and our future life. We will also look at Old Testament prophecy pointing to Christ and to the general resurrection of the dead.
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Bible Reading

John 20:1–10

Now on the first day of the week Mary Magdalene came to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and saw that the stone had been taken away from the tomb. So she ran and went to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved, and said to them, “They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we do not know where they have laid him.” So Peter went out with the other disciple, and they were going toward the tomb. Both of them were running together, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first. And stooping to look in, he saw the linen cloths lying there, but he did not go in. Then Simon Peter came, following him, and went into the tomb. He saw the linen cloths lying there, and the face cloth, which had been on Jesus’ head, not lying with the linen cloths but folded up in a place by itself. Then the other disciple, who had reached the tomb first, also went in, and he saw and believed; for as yet they did not understand the Scripture, that he must rise from the dead. Then the disciples went back to their homes.
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Commentary
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Meditation Questions
Why is Christianity unique with regard to the resurrection?
Why is the Christian hope of resurrection better than what other religions propose?
What do the feasts of Passover, Firstfruits, and the Sabbath teach us about the resurrection?
Why is resurrection likely in a world where God exists?
Compare the resurrection of the righteous and the unrighteous.
Why should you believe in the resurrection, and what assurances can you have?
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Closing Prayer
Thank God for confronting death, defeating it, and granting resurrection life to all who trust in Him. Ask Him to help you experience the life-giving power of Jesus Christ and to grant you the sure hope of resurrection life.
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Further Study
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