Episode Of First Importance
Overwhelmed by life’s headlines? 1 Corinthians 15 points to the news that truly matters: Jesus is risen!
Chapter 1
With all the news clamoring for our attention we can easily find ourselves distracted from focusing on what truly matters in life. In this Discover the Word series called “Of First Importance,” Bill Crowder leads Daniel Ryan Day, Elisa Morgan, and Rasool Berry to explore what the apostle Paul deemed so crucial to our Christian walk. Join the group to discover why the resurrection is the ultimate good news that is central to our faith.
Chapter 2
Do you find yourself consumed by all the news and information that’s right at your fingertips? Staying informed can be important, but it’s also important to remember to keep things in perspective. Join the Discover the Word team as they explore why the apostle Paul called Jesus’ resurrection “Of First Importance” for Christ’s followers, and why he identified some of the first people Jesus appeared to after His resurrection.
Chapter 3
Do you struggle to find time to read the Bible with all the other news and information that clamors for your attention? In this conversation, the Discover the Word group explores a passage of Scripture that highlights the true good news that’s central to our Christian faith. Join them as they discover the significance of some of the eyewitnesses to Jesus’ resurrection.
Chapter 4
The apostle Paul wanted believers not to lose sight of what truly matters in life. Be part of the Discover the Word team as they explore some Bible passages that remind us what matters most in our Christian walk. Join them as they talk about what it might have been like to be one of Jesus’ siblings. Would it have been easy to believe that your brother was . . . God? And that He came back to life after He died?
Chapter 5
It’s easy to think that staying up to date on all the latest news and trends is super important, but is it really “Of First Importance”? Join the Discover the Word team as they wrap up a series of conversations called “Of First Importance.” Friday/Today they conclude by reminding us just how important it is to keep Jesus’ resurrection and the real good news of the gospel at the center of our life.
About This Episode
- Show Notes
Receive
Even though we live in an information-saturated world, we don’t have to be overwhelmed and distracted by all the news and headlines fighting for our attention. The apostle Paul wanted to remind the Corinthian church not to lose sight of what truly matters in life. The greatest good news of Jesus’ sacrificial death and resurrection is “Of First Importance”! No matter what time of the year it is, it’s always a good time to ponder and rejoice that Jesus overcame sin and death. He is risen! He is risen indeed!
Reflect
- Read the verses connected with this episode below. As you reflect on the Scripture, what stands out to you?
- How does 1 Corinthians 15:3-8 help you better understand why Jesus’ sacrificial death and resurrection is so crucial to our Christian faith?
- How does 1 Corinthians 15:3-8 help you celebrate the greatest good news of Jesus’ resurrection not just at Easter time but all throughout the year?
- Acts 1:3 describes various times Jesus appeared to His disciples after His resurrection. How can this truth strengthen your faith that Jesus truly has overcome sin and death?
- Jesus promised to send the Holy Spirit to His disciples in Acts 1:4, 8 to help them be His witnesses to the ends of the earth. How can this inspire you as you seek to share the good news of Jesus with others?
Respond
(Use this prayer to start a conversation with God)
“Dear Jesus, thank You that You died for my sins, rose from the dead, and You conquered sin and death. Help me to remember and celebrate Your glorious resurrection all throughout the year. Help me to be Holy Spirt–led as I share Your good news with others.
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