Message Outline

1. I have seen the Lord

2. Confession?

3. Eyewitnesses of Resurrection

4. Importance of Eyewitnesses

5. What did they see?

6. Mary Magdalene

Next Steps

1. Write down the ways in which you have seen the Lord at work in your life.

2. Share what you have seen with someone else this week.

Growth Group / Personal Reflection Questions

1. Why is it significant that Mary Magdalene was the first to witness the empty tomb and the resurrected Jesus? Considering her background mentioned in Luke 8:1-2, what might this choice indicate about God's intentions and the nature of Jesus' ministry?

2. In John 20, Mary Magdalene doesn’t recognize Jesus until He calls her by name. Is there special importance given to the idea of hearing Jesus call us personally? If so, why? If not, why not? Have you experienced a moment that you'd describe as God calling you in a personal way? If so, how?

3. How might viewing the resurrection as a factual event alter your faith and daily life? What evidence supports the reality of the resurrection and how can this influence the way we share our faith with others?

4. In verse 17-18, Jesus gives Mary the responsibility to share the news of His resurrection. How does her obedience serve as an example for us? What are some practical ways we can share the hope of the resurrection in our lives?

5. In what ways have you "seen the Lord" in your life or the lives of others?

6. Does the truth that the christian faith rests on the testimony of eyewitnesses encourage you or discourage you? Why?

Growth Group / Personal Prayer Prompts

Our Faith Community
- Concluding this weekend, please pray for StoneBridge's Membership Discernment class and its participants.
- Please pray for upcoming launch of growth groups and ALPHA.

Worship Song List
1. Reason I Sing by Phil Wickham
2. Holy Holy Holy by Reginald Heber
3. What A Beautiful Name by Hillsong Worship
4. In Tenderness by Citizens