Resurrection (Mark 12:18-27)

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Resurrection
Mark 12:18-27

I. Intro
Big Idea: The resurrection changes everything.

II. The Sadducees
A. The Sadducees didn’t believe in the supernatural. Psalm 66:10; Isaiah 48:10; Mark 12:18
B. The Sadducees resisted God’s grace. Deuteronomy 25:5-6; Job 19:25-27; Psalm 16:9-11; Ezekiel 37:1-14; Mark 12:19

III. In Error
A. Ridiculous reductions do not disprove the power of God. Mark 12:20-23
B. Trust the power of God revealed in the Bible. Mark 12:24; Hebrews 2:1

IV. In Heaven
A. Jesus foresaw our resurrection. Mark 12:25; 1 Corinthians 15:42-43; Revelation 21:1
B. God keeps His commitments. Exodus 3:1-22; Mark 12:26; Genesis 13:15
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V. Living
A. Receive the life of God. Mark 12:27a; John 1:12; Ephesians 2:1
B. The Truth sets us free. Mark 12:27b; John 8:32

The Next Step Life Group Follow-Up

• What’s something you’re looking forward to in heaven?
• What’s something from this weekend’s message you hope we talk about as a group?
• Why do you think some Christians have trouble believing in the supernatural?
• How can we build confidence in God’s power as revealed in the Bible?
• How can belief in the resurrection change our everyday lives?
• Have you ever confronted someone because of his or her wrong beliefs? What happened?
• Why is it important that we value both truth and grace as a church?
• Read 1 Timothy 2:4. Who’s someone you’d like to see come to the knowledge of the truth? Pray for them and one another.