The Resurrection of Christ - 1 Corinthians 15:1-11
Understand It
- How can a Christian avoid believing the gospel in vain? (15:1-2)
- Why is it important to "hold firmly to the word"? (15:2)
- Why did Paul pass on what he had received? (15:3)
- How did Christ’s life fulfill the Scriptures? (15:3)
- What are the key points of the gospel? (15:3-8)
- To whom did Christ appear after His resurrection? (15:5-8)
- Why did Paul emphasize the facts of Christ’s resurrection? (15:5-8)
- Why did Paul describe himself as one "abnormally born"? (15:8)
- Why did Paul feel unworthy to be called an apostle? (15:9)
- For what reason was Paul able to call himself an apostle? (15:10)
- On what did Paul’s apostleship rest? (15:10)
Apply It
- What evidence could you use to persuade others this week about the truth of the gospel?
- How could you rely on God’s grace in your efforts to tell your friends about Christ?
The Resurrection of the Dead - 1 Corinthians 15:12-34
Understand It
- What were some Corinthians saying that troubled Paul? (15:12)
- How was the gospel of Christ’s death and resurrection relevant to the dispute in Corinth? (15:12-13)
- If Christ had not in fact been raised, what would be true of Christianity and Christians? (15:14-19)
- What condition would make a Christian’s faith futile? (15:17-18)
- Why is faith in Christ useless and pitiable if Jesus has not been raised? (15:19)
- In what way did Christ’s resurrection lead the way for us? (15:20)
- How does the resurrection of the dead come? (15:21)
- What is "the end"? (15:24-25)
- When and why will "the end" come? (15:24-25)
- What will be the last enemy destroyed? (15:26)
- What will happen when Christ asserts His authority over all? (15:28)
- What would be true if the dead were not raised? (15:32)
- What was shameful about the Corinthians? (15:34)
Apply It
- How would you counsel a Christian who was falling in with the wrong crowd?
- How can you incorporate the truth of Christ’s resurrection into your witness to others?
The Resurrection Body - 1 Corinthians 15:35-58
Understand It
- Why did Paul discuss the resurrection body? (15:35)
- What analogy did Paul use to explain the body’s death and resurrection? (15:36-38)
- How did Paul explain the resurrection body? (15:39-41)
- How does the body on earth differ from the body in heaven? (15:42-44)
- What example did Paul use to explain natural and spiritual bodies? (15:45-49)
- Why can’t flesh and blood inherit the kingdom of God? (15:50)
- What mystery did Paul reveal? (15:51)
- How will all Christians be changed? When? (15:51-52)
- Why must all physical bodies be changed, even those that have not died? (15:50, 53)
- What will happen after the dead are resurrected? (15:54-55)
- How has God given Christians the victory over death? (15:56-57)
- What difference does it make that we will be resurrected? (15:58)
Apply It
- In what ways could you show this week your thankfulness to Christ for His victory over death and sin?
- In the future, what hope could you share with a person who experiences the loss of a loved one?
