MEETING AGENDA:
- OPENING PRAYER – Ask one person to Open the meeting in prayer.
- DEVELOPMENT QUESTIONS – Ask everyone the Development Questions.
- ATTENDANCE – Take attendance through the SG Attendance System.
- TODAY’S LESSON – Go over this week’s SG lesson.
- CLOSING PRAYER – Ask for prayer requests and pray.
Development Questions
Question #1
Who would like to share a highlight, praise report, or testimony from this week?
Question #2
What did you learn from this week’s sermon?
Question #3
What was your most important accomplishment this week?
This Week's Passage:
Matthew 28:1-10 (NIV)
1 After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. 2 There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it. 3 His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. 4 The guards were so afraid of him that they shook and became like dead men. 5 The angel said to the women, "Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. 6 He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. 7 Then go quickly and tell his disciples: 'He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him.' Now I have told you." 8 So the women hurried away from the tomb, afraid yet filled with joy, and ran to tell his disciples. 9 Suddenly Jesus met them. "Greetings," he said. They came to him, clasped his feet and worshiped him. 10 Then Jesus said to them, "Do not be afraid. Go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee; there they will see me."
1 After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. 2 There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it. 3 His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. 4 The guards were so afraid of him that they shook and became like dead men. 5 The angel said to the women, "Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. 6 He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. 7 Then go quickly and tell his disciples: 'He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him.' Now I have told you." 8 So the women hurried away from the tomb, afraid yet filled with joy, and ran to tell his disciples. 9 Suddenly Jesus met them. "Greetings," he said. They came to him, clasped his feet and worshiped him. 10 Then Jesus said to them, "Do not be afraid. Go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee; there they will see me."
Connection Question:
What emotions do you think Mary Magdalene and the other Mary experienced as they approached the tomb that morning?
Truth #1:
Jesus Has Risen Just as He Said
Discussion Points:
- The resurrection fulfills Jesus’ own words (Matthew 16:21 NIV).
- The angel confirms the truth of the resurrection (Matthew 28:6 NIV).
- The resurrection proves Jesus is who He claimed to be (Romans 1:4 NIV).
Growth Question:
How does Jesus’ victory over death change the way you view suffering?
Truth #2:
God Meets Us in Our Fear and Joy
Discussion Points:
- The angel says, 'Do not be afraid' (Matthew 28:5 NIV).
- Jesus Himself repeats, 'Do not be afraid' (Matthew 28:10 NIV).
- God welcomes honest human emotion (Psalm 34:4 NIV).
- Jesus brings peace even in overwhelming moments (John 14:27 NIV).
Growth Question:
How have you experienced fear and joy at the same time?
Truth #3:
We Are Called to Share the Resurrection Message
Discussion Points:
- The angel commands the women to 'go quickly and tell' (Matthew 28:7 NIV).
- The women become the first witnesses of the resurrection (Luke 24:10 NIV).
- Sharing the gospel continues Jesus’ mission (Matthew 28:19 NIV).
- God empowers those He sends (Acts 1:8 NIV).
Growth Question:
Who is God calling you to share the good news with this week?
GO THEREFORE QUESTION:
How does the resurrection of Jesus invite you to respond in worship, obedience, and mission today?
PRAYER:
Question #1
Who are you praying for
to be saved?
to be saved?
Question #2
Who can you invite to Church and/or to Small Group?
Question #3
What are your prayer requests?