Easter is all about the bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. New life! We are forgiven because of Jesus’ sacrifice and we are assured of eternal life together with Him because He is our risen Lord. As a group, reflect on what you’ve been given through God’s forgiveness and discuss the importance of forgiving others. Invite each person to discuss and decide to extend forgiveness to somebody who has in some way hurt them in the past. An alternative for those who are not in the place to take part in this exercise is to have a group conversation about how we can show God’s forgiveness to the world this Easter season.
Applying Jesus’ Death & Resurrection to Our Lives
- Share a potluck meal together
- As the group is eating, read John 13-17 in one sitting and explain how this happened on the eve of Jesus’ crucifixion (“Maundy Thursday,” which refers to the command given by Jesus at The Last Supper that his disciples should love one another).
- Provide a brief explanation of Jesus’ suffering that culminated on the Cross and what Good Friday and Easter mean to Christians around the world (www.thepassionofthechrist.com and www.leestrobel.com/Christ.htm offer helpful resources).
- Next, ask your group to consider these questions: What in your life needs to be put to death? (Colossians 3:5) What needs to be resurrected in your life? (Romans 6:12-14)
- Explain that you’re applying Jesus’ death and resurrection to our daily lives. Let them think about these questions as you read Romans 8.
- Optional: Give each person a small card or journal where they can write down in a word or sentence what their response is for each question.
- Restate the questions and be ready to share first. Try to include everyone in the conversation, and pray for one another.
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