Fill in the ____
Jesus said, “I am the __________, and the life; he who believes in Me will live even if he dies.” (John 11:25)
What is resurrection?
True or False: The stone at Jesus’ tomb had been rolled away before the women arrived.
What is true?
“He has risen, and He is going ahead of you into Galilee; there you will see Him, just as He told you.”
Who are the angel to Mary Magdalene and the other Mary?
What is the rapture, and why is it important?
The rapture is when the Church will be caught up or taken away from the earth to be with Christ before a period of tribulation and judgment.
What was Andy's point when he asked, "What’s the difference between a living God and a dead god?"
A living God can actually do something in your life!
“He is not here, for He has __________, just as He said.” (Matthew 28:6)
What is risen?
True or False: Jesus remained dead in the tomb for four days before rising.
What is false? Three days
“I do not know the man!”
Who is Peter to the servant girl/bystanders?
Why is the resurrection central to the Christian faith?
It proves that Jesus is the Son of God, confirms the truth of His teaching, and shows that His sacrifice for sin was accepted by God.
Without the resurrection, Paul says our faith would be “in vain” and we would still be in our sins. It also gives believers hope of eternal life, since Christ’s victory over death guarantees that those who belong to Him will also be raised.
What did Andy mean by the application "Not to be accused" and "Not to accuse"?
If God doesn't accuse us because of Christ, we shouldn't accuse ourselves either and put ourselves under the yoke of the law. Similarly we shouldn't do that to others either!
“Jesus said, ‘All authority has been given to Me in __________ and on earth.’” (Matthew 28:18)
What is heaven?
True or False: The angel told the women at the tomb to stay silent about Jesus’ resurrection.
What is false? He said to go quickly and tell His disciples
You are to say, ‘His disciples came by night and stole Him away while we were asleep. ’ And if this should come to the governor’s ears, we will win him over and keep you out of trouble. ”
Who are the chief priests to the guards?
What are the two resurrections?
The first resurrection is for for believers, for judging, and for rewards while the second resurrection is for unbelievers, for judgement, and for punishment.
What did Andy mean when he said the ordinary Christian is extraordinary?
An ordinary Christian is one that's growing and thriving and increasing constantly. So the ordinary is actually extraordinary.
“For God raised Him from the dead, freeing Him from the agony of death, because it was impossible for death to __________ Him.” (Acts 2:24)
What is hold?
True or False: Mary Magdalene was the first to see the risen Jesus.
What is true?
When He had made purification of sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high,
Who is Paul to Jewish Christians?
What does epairō mean, and why did Andy mention it?
It means to raise/lift up. It's the word used in Acts 1:9 about Christ being lifted up.
What is the normal response to the world, the church, and to yourself?
The normal response to the coming of Christ is to leave worldliness behind, love the church, and seek godliness in your own life?
“Jesus said to them, ‘Peace to you; as the Father has sent Me, I also send you.’ And when He had said this, He __________ and breathed on them, and said to them, ‘Receive the Holy Spirit.’” (John 20:21–22)
What is came?
True or False: Jesus first appeared to Thomas and then to the other disciples.
What is false? Jesus appeared to the other disciples apart from Thomas before appearing to Thomas
Jesus. Is. Alive.
Who is Andy to Thrive group?
Dispensationalism separates human history into different eras or dispensations. It keeps Israel and the Church distinct, and it interprets biblical promises literally, often pointing to a future millennial reign of Christ on earth. Covenant Theology emphasizes God’s overarching covenants, blurs the line between Israel and the Church, and it views Old Testament promises as fulfilled in Christ and His Church, often in a spiritual sense.
When Andy mentioned ametakinētos, he asked what would convince you to move and what will you choose to believe. What does that mean, and how do you want to apply it?
Consider what would cause you to lose your confidence in the Lord or to lose your commitment to the work of the Lord.