The Resurrection of Christ—1 Corinthians 15:1–11 Open It 1. *How do people pass on their beliefs and traditions to others? 2. What do you think is important to pass on from one generation to the next? 3. What do you want others to remember about you? Explore It 1. How can a Christian avoid believing the gospel in vain? (15:1–2) 2. Why is it important to “hold firmly to the word”? (15:2) 3. *Why did Paul pass on what he had received? (15:3) 4. How did Christ’s life fulfill the Scriptures? (15:3) 5. What are the key points of the gospel? (15:3–8) 6. To whom did Christ appear after His resurrection? (15:5–8) 7. *Why did Paul emphasize the facts of Christ’s resurrection? (15:5–8) 8. Why did Paul describe himself as one “abnormally born”? (15:8) 9. Why did Paul feel unworthy to be called an apostle? (15:9) 10. *For what reason was Paul able to call himself an apostle? (15:10) 11. On what did Paul’s apostleship rest? (15:10) Get It 1. How would you describe, in your own words, the importance of the gospel to your life? 2. What has God’s grace accomplished in you? 3. In what one area of your life have you been stubborn about allowing God’s grace to work? 4. What does it mean for you to hold firmly to the gospel? 5. *What are the implications of the fact that the truth of the gospel is of first importance to God? 6. What difference does it make that Christ’s death and resurrection fulfilled Old Testament prophecy? 7. *How does Christ appear or make Himself known to us today? Apply It 1. *What evidence could you use to persuade others this week about the truth of the gospel? 2. How could you rely on God’s grace in your efforts to tell your friends about Christ?