Apr 5: Explain why you believe the Jesus was raised from the dead...

...and describe what may be known of his resurrection body.

Just in time for Easter!

Memory verse: 1 Corinthians 15:14 And if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain.

Key passages: 1 Cor 15; John 20

Other resources: Grudem, Systematic Theology, Chpt 28
Vintage Jesus: Did Jesus rise from death? Mark Driscol -- Click on sermons, then the Vintage Jesus link and then on the sermon title. Ask me if you want an audio CD copy.

What is your life purpose?

You get a break from the rigors of studying this week, in order to spend some time WRITING DOWN your life purpose. You may want to think about more than one purpose statement. For example, you may have one for your family life, another for your career, or ministry. Try to find at least an hour or two to get away by yourself to think about this topic this week.

Mar 22: Why did Jesus die?

State your understanding of the atonement.

Memory verse: 1 Peter 3:18

Key passages: Romans 5; Hebrews 9:11 - 10:18

Resources: Grudem, Systematic Theology, Chpt. 27.
"What Did Jesus Accomplish on the Cross?" by Mark Driscoll - Go to the Vintage Jesus Series and you should find this title. Ask me if you want an audio cd copy of this sermon and I'll burn one for you.

Mar 15: How do you explain the Gospel to unbelievers?

Also, Write out your testimony and be prepared to share it in three minutes. How do you maintain a good reputation with outsiders?

Key verses: 1 Tim. 3:7; 2 Cor. 4:1-6; Acts 1:6-8

Sorry, guys, that I did not get this up before I left for Honduras. Hopefully you were able to spend some time on getting your testimony written out and we will also review the last two weeks when I was gone. Hopefully by the end of the week I will be a couple weeks ahead of you again!