Main Thought
Everyone loves receiving good news. We can be reminded of the greatest news ever declared to mankind each year on Easter. Jesus Christ, who is the Son of God, died in our place but rose again three days later. Jesus is alive! This “good news,” or gospel, reminds us of Jesus’s love and compassion for us. He’s not uncaring or aloof when it comes to us; He loves us. The good news of the gospel reminds us that we can have a restored relationship with God. Many of the things we search for - things like hope, peace, love, and purpose - are waiting for us in God. Finally, the good news reminds us that Jesus secured our victory both now and in the future. We can have peace knowing that nothing can change God’s love for us and our place with Him.
Main Passages
25 Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, 26 and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this?” 27 She said to him, “Yes, Lord; I believe that you are the Christ, the Son of God, who is coming into the world.”
- John 11:25-27
8 but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. 9 Since, therefore, we have now been justified by his blood, much more shall we be saved by him from the wrath of God. 10 For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, now that we are reconciled, shall we be saved by his life.
- Romans 5:8-10
54 When the perishable puts on the imperishable, and the mortal puts on immortality, then shall come to pass the saying that is written: “Death is swallowed up in victory.” 55 “O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?” 56 The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. 57 But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
- 1 Corinthians 15:54-56
Discussion Questions
What stands out to you in the Main Thought or Main Passages above?
What does it mean to be loved by God? What does it mean to have a relationship with Him?
How can we be victorious in Jesus, even when life is difficult? Does that change the way you live? Why or why not?