Today’s Bulletin
OUTLINE
1 Corinthians 15:1-11
15 Now I would remind you, brothers, of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, in which you stand, 2 and by which you are being saved, if you hold fast to the word I preached to you—unless you believed in vain.
3 For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, 4 that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures, 5 and that he appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve. 6 Then he appeared to more than five hundred brothers at one time, most of whom are still alive, though some have fallen asleep. 7 Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostles. 8 Last of all, as to one untimely born, he appeared also to me. 9 For I am the least of the apostles, unworthy to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. 10 But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace toward me was not in vain. On the contrary, I worked harder than any of them, though it was not I, but the grace of God that is with me. 11 Whether then it was I or they, so we preach and so you believed.
Sermon Discussion questions
Still Of First Importance: 1st Corinthians 15:1-11
Ice Breaker: What's one unexpected thing about you that people might not guess by looking at you? Or what is the nerdiest thing about you? (history, skill, interest, etc)
Personal Reflection on Grace
1. Think about a recent situation where you struggled to extend grace (at work, school, or in your family). How might remembering the gospel change your response?
2. Read Ephesians 2:8-10. How does understanding that your salvation is a gift (not earned) impact how you treat others?
Gospel-Centered Identity
3. The sermon emphasized that the gospel defines who we are. Share a specific area of your life where you tend to find your identity outside of Christ (career, relationships, achievements).
How can you practically remind yourself daily that your primary identity is "a child of God"?
Witnessing Through Grace
4. In what specific relationships or environments do you find it most challenging to demonstrate gospel-like patience, forgiveness, or love?
5. Brainstorm practical ways you can be "a witness to the world of the mercies of God" this week.
Living with Gospel Purpose
6. Reflect on the sermon's nine-word statement, "Teach people to live & prepare people to die." In your current life stage (student, professional, soldier, parent, single, married, etc.), what might that look like practically?
7. How can you leverage your unique talents, relationships, and daily interactions to point others toward Christ?
8. In what ways do we sometimes treat faith as a hobby rather than the foundation of our life? How can we grow in making Christ our first love? (Rev. 2:4-5)
Weekly Questions
What stood out to you/challenged you most in this sermon?
What’s one area you feel the Lord wants to grow you into more Christ likeness?
How can this group pray for you this week?