Session 7 Matthew 28:1-10,16-20

Risen!

FOCUS ATTENTION

direct attention to the first paragraph on page 61.

Stress that the more firsthand knowledge one has, the greater the confidence and trust.

DISCUSS:

• If you were a contestant on a game show, to whom would you reach out if allowed to get assistance with one question? What are your reasons for selecting that person? (p. 61)

TRANSITION:

When we consider the resurrection of Jesus,
we find confidence in knowing that the accounts in the Bible
are filled with firsthand knowledge.

EXPLORE THE TEXT

INTRODUCE:

Enlist a volunteer to read the session title
and summary statement on page 60—

Risen!
Jesus’ resurrection assures believers of salvation.

Summarize the information from Understand the Context (p. 61)
to identify the sequence of events leading up to the crucifixion of Jesus.

Conclude by reading aloud the Roman soldier’s comment when Jesus died:

“Truly this man was the Son of God”

TRANSITION:

Jesus died and was placed in a tomb.
The distress found in the events leading up to this point was about to be reversed.