CONNECT: Where are the places you regularly encounter non-Christians?

WARM-UP  Questions

1. What’s the best piece of news you’ve ever heard? Describe how you heard it.
2. Do you know anyone who shares the good news of Jesus in a way that is attractive and effective?

READ 1 Corinthians 15:1-2

1. The word ‘remind’ in the NIV is probably better translated as ‘make known’ or ‘declare’. In light of this what is Paul trying to do in v.1?
2. Why is the gospel so important for the disciples in Corinth? What are the stakes if they put their faith elsewhere? 
3. Can Christians ever get over the gospel, or be ashamed of it? How can we avoid this?

READ 1 Corinthians 15:3-8

1. Imagine you have a minute to answer the question ‘What is the gospel?’ Try answering this question in one minute with the person next to you. Share your reflections about this exercise. 
2. What has ‘first importance’ in Paul’s life and in his preaching? 
3. Do you think Paul has a good grip on what the gospel is? Why/why not?
4. What evidence does Paul use here to back up his claim that Jesus died and rose again? 
5. Read Matthew 28:1-20, Luke 24:1-12, Luke 24:28-35, Luke 24:36-49, John 20:11-18, 20:19-23, 20:24-29. What do we learn about the list of ‘Resurrected Jesus sightings’ from these passages?
6. What is the significance of Jesus’ death and resurrection for the Christian message? Can someone share the good news of Jesus without talking about the cross? 

READ 1 Corinthians 15:9-11

1. Who is given credit in these verses for Paul’s conversion and ministry? 
2. Does your story intersect with God’s story? What role does your life story play in salvation history? 
3. What does Paul’s conversion (see Acts 9) show us about God’s plan for all creation? 
4. Does your story (testimony) have a role in the making of disciples? Why/why not?

APPLY This Week: Who is one person, on your front line, you can pray for, share the good news with, and disciple this year?

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On Your Frontline This Week: Who are you praying for to become a disciple this year?

For Families 

• ‘The Rescue Begins’ by the Gospel Project for Kids

Audio and Video

• ‘The Good News which saves lives” by Ray Galea
• ‘The Gospel in all it’s forms’ by Tim Keller
• ‘Jesus came to bring the Gospel’ Tyler David
• ‘The Importance of the Resurrection’ by Vijay Henderson
• ‘1 Corinthians 15:1-11’ by Fionna Chia
• ‘What is the Gospel’ by NT Wright
• ‘1 The Body of Evidence’ – William Taylor

Other Helpful Articles and Courses

• ‘4 Secular Myths About Religion’ by Akos Balogh
• ‘Evangelism in a sceptical world: How to make the Unbelievable News about Jesus more Believable’ by Sam Chan
• ‘The Book that Made your World: How the Bible Created the Soul of Western Civilisation’ by Vishal Mangalwadi 

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