January 21, 2025 What Happened on Easter

Watch this video 5 of 6: What Happened on Easter

Reflect & Discuss

1. Quoting pastor and theologian Tim Keller, J.D. said, “In light of the resurrection, we should be willing to doubt our doubts”—or trust God more than our doubts. They “are not the definitive argument against God” as we may think they are. Have you ever experienced doubts about God or his goodness? If so, what were they? What could it look like for you to doubt your doubts?

2. Since Jesus is alive, our doubts don’t have to rattle us—we can trust that he has satisfying answers to our questions, even if we don’t know the answers yet. Read Romans 11:33–36. Paul shows us in this passage how to respond to the things we can’t yet understand about God. How would you describe Paul’s attitude in this passage? What could it mean for you to accept the things you don’t understand based on the idea that Jesus is alive?

3. Not only is our suffering temporary, but God is at work in it. Read 2 Corinthians 4:17-18 and Romans 8:28-30. As we read in this passage, God is forming us, strengthening us, conforming us into the likeness of Jesus, and working all our suffering together for our ultimate good. How has God used suffering to strengthen you, impart wisdom, or bring about good in your life? What could it look like to trust him in your current difficulties?

Recap: What happened on Easter?

After his crucifixion, death, and burial, Jesus rose from the dead on Easter Sunday, proving that he is God; that he has dealt with our sin completely, offering to forgive and transform us; and that our present suffering is light and momentary, and will one day be redeemed.

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