The Resurrection of the Dead—1 Corinthians 15:12–34 Open It 1. What are some beliefs about life after death that others have shared with you? 2. *What do people you know believe about the afterlife? 3. What does the promise of eternal life mean to you? Explore It 1. *What were some Corinthians saying that troubled Paul? (15:12) 2. How was the gospel of Christ’s death and resurrection relevant to the dispute in Corinth? (15:12–13) 3. *If Christ had not in fact been raised, what would be true of Christianity and Christians? (15:14–19) 4. What condition would make a Christian’s faith futile? (15:17–18) 5. Why is faith in Christ useless and pitiable if Jesus has not been raised? (15:19) 6. In what way did Christ’s resurrection lead the way for us? (15:20) 7. How does the resurrection of the dead come? (15:21) 8. What is “the end”? (15:24–25) 9. When and why will “the end” come? (15:24–25) 10. What will be the last enemy destroyed? (15:26) 11. *What will happen when Christ asserts His authority over all? (15:28) 12. What would be true if the dead were not raised? (15:32) 13. What was shameful about the Corinthians? (15:34) Get It 1. When have you ever doubted any of the truths of the gospel? 2. What can you do when you doubt what the Bible teaches? 3. *What hope does Jesus’ resurrection provide for your daily life? 4. When is it best to reason logically with people who doubt the gospel? 5. *How can you be more effective in sharing the message of salvation with others? 6. When have you ever associated with bad company that could have corrupted your character? 7. Why is it important to avoid people who want to distract you from your commitment to the gospel? 8. What kind of discipline enables a person to face problems? Apply It 1. How would you counsel a Christian who was falling in with the wrong crowd? 2. *How can you incorporate the truth of Christ’s resurrection into your witness to others?