StoneBridge Community Church
I Have Seen The Lord, "James and the 500" 1 Cor. 15:1-8 - Apr 5/6
Pastor Jon Saur
Locations & Times
StoneBridge Community Church
4832 Cochran St, Simi Valley, CA 93063, USA
Saturday 5:15 PM
Sunday 5:20 PM
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"...resurrection is not a religious myth, which coincides with springtime to inspire us with hope and positive thinking. Rather, it is an historic fact that..." (To read more, click link.) ATTENTION GROWTH GROUP FACILITATORS If desired, at the conclusion of this commentary, there are additional discussion questions provided.
https://tinyurl.com/2vnkrhdbMessage Outline
1. "I Have Seen the Lord" series
2. Resurrection
3. James and the 500
4. What we'll never know
5. What we do know
1. "I Have Seen the Lord" series
2. Resurrection
3. James and the 500
4. What we'll never know
5. What we do know
Next Steps
1. Memorize the list of people Jesus appeared to in 1 Cor. 15:1-8.
2. Pray that the resurrected Lord would be revealed to you also.
1. Memorize the list of people Jesus appeared to in 1 Cor. 15:1-8.
2. Pray that the resurrected Lord would be revealed to you also.
Growth Group / Personal Reflection Questions
1. Why are resurrection appearances important?
2. What do we know about the resurrection?
3. Why might Paul highlight the mass appearance to 500 witnesses of Jesus resurrected? How does the large number of witnesses impact the credibility and proclamation of the resurrection?
4. Considering that James, the brother of Jesus, was initially skeptical of Jesus' ministry (John 7:5), how might this personal appearance have influenced his subsequent leadership role in the early church (Acts 15:13; Galatians 2:9)?
5. Paul emphasizes that many of the 500 witnesses were still alive at the time of his writing (1 Corinthians 15:6). How does the availability of these eyewitnesses support the early claims about the resurrection? In what ways does eyewitness testimony strengthen your faith?
6. Why do you think stories of James and the 500 didn't make it in the New Testament?
7. What truths about the resurrection can you rest in?
1. Why are resurrection appearances important?
2. What do we know about the resurrection?
3. Why might Paul highlight the mass appearance to 500 witnesses of Jesus resurrected? How does the large number of witnesses impact the credibility and proclamation of the resurrection?
4. Considering that James, the brother of Jesus, was initially skeptical of Jesus' ministry (John 7:5), how might this personal appearance have influenced his subsequent leadership role in the early church (Acts 15:13; Galatians 2:9)?
5. Paul emphasizes that many of the 500 witnesses were still alive at the time of his writing (1 Corinthians 15:6). How does the availability of these eyewitnesses support the early claims about the resurrection? In what ways does eyewitness testimony strengthen your faith?
6. Why do you think stories of James and the 500 didn't make it in the New Testament?
7. What truths about the resurrection can you rest in?
Growth Group / Personal Prayer Prompts
Pray for GiGi's playhouse, that God would work through them in our community. Pray for those members of StoneBridge who have chosen to volunteer with GiGi's.
Pray for Sarah's House and StoneBridge's partnership with Sarah's House, that it would bless women and children in need of help.
Pray for the confirmands who will be baptized at StoneBridge next weekend.
Pray for Growth Groups, as they wind down this Growth Group season.
Pray for the leadership of the State of California. Pray for the leadership of the Federal Government. Pray for wisdom where needed, mercy where needed, and justice where needed.
Pray for the instability throughout the world, that God's kingdom would reign.
Pray for GiGi's playhouse, that God would work through them in our community. Pray for those members of StoneBridge who have chosen to volunteer with GiGi's.
Pray for Sarah's House and StoneBridge's partnership with Sarah's House, that it would bless women and children in need of help.
Pray for the confirmands who will be baptized at StoneBridge next weekend.
Pray for Growth Groups, as they wind down this Growth Group season.
Pray for the leadership of the State of California. Pray for the leadership of the Federal Government. Pray for wisdom where needed, mercy where needed, and justice where needed.
Pray for the instability throughout the world, that God's kingdom would reign.
Worship Song List
1.Only King Forever by Elevation Worship
2. Deeper by Hillsong United
3. Build My Life by Pat Barrett
4. Man of Sorrows by Hillsong Worship & Jaden Gillies
5. Hymn of Heaven by Phil Wickham
1.Only King Forever by Elevation Worship
2. Deeper by Hillsong United
3. Build My Life by Pat Barrett
4. Man of Sorrows by Hillsong Worship & Jaden Gillies
5. Hymn of Heaven by Phil Wickham
Join us on Saturday, April 12th for tons of fun as we kick off Holy Week with our annual Easter Egg Hunt! There will be a (free) tri-tip sandwich dinner (vegetarian options available), lawn games, a bounce house, and of course a glow-in-the-dark egg hunt! Please register your family so we can plan accordingly. We are also looking for volunteers to help out during the event. Click below to RSVP or let us know you’re interested in volunteering.
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