INTRODUCTION

     Resurrection and New Creation

BEHOLD THE MAN

     Back to the Start

     Our Deepest Wounds and Failures

     Forgiveness and Recommissioning

          Luke 5:1-11

          Matthew 13:47-49

     Affirms Our Suffering

CONCLUSION

     A Meal Laid Before Us

COMMUNITY MEDITATION

KNOW

• In 1 Corinthians 15:17 the Apostle Paul says, “And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins.” Discuss Paul’s reasoning here. Do you agree with this statement?

FEEL

• If you are a follower of Jesus, what were the emotions surrounding your original decision to put your faith in Christ? To what extent do those feelings remain fresh in your walk with Him?
• What would it mean to you to know that God sees and affirms your suffering?

LIVE

• Jesus re-enters Peter’s story at a time when Peter was tempted to go back to “life as usual.” What area(s) of your life most often tempt you away from the mission of God/selfless service, deep community, seeking justice, etc.?