Of First Importance

About this episode

This episode emphasizes the importance of Jesus' resurrection and its significance in the Christian faith amidst overwhelming news.

Overwhelmed by life’s headlines? 1 Corinthians 15 points to the news that truly matters: Jesus is risen! Receive Even though we live in an information-saturated world, we don’t have to be overwhelmed and distracted by all the news and headlines fighting for our attention. The apostle Paul wanted to remind the Corinthian church not to lose sight of what truly matters in life. The greatest good news of Jesus’ sacrificial death and resurrection is “Of First Importance”! No matter what time of the year it is, it’s always a good time to ponder and rejoice that Jesus overcame sin and death. He is risen! He is risen indeed! Reflect Read the verses connected with this episode below. As you reflect on the Scripture, what stands out to you? 1 Corinthians 15:3-8 Acts 1 How does 1 Corinthians 15:3-8 help you better understand why Jesus’ sacrificial death and resurrection is so crucial to our Christian faith? How does 1 Corinthians 15:3-8 help you celebrate the greatest good news of Jesus’ resurrection not just at Easter time but all throughout the year? Acts 1:3 describes various times Jesus appeared to His disciples after His resurrection. How can this truth strengthen your faith that Jesus…

Topics covered

• resurrection
• Christian faith
• sacrificial death
• good news
• spiritual reflection

Keywords

• resurrection
• Jesus
• 1 Corinthians 15
• Acts 1
• Christian faith
• sacrificial death
• good news

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: 1 Corinthians 15, Acts 1

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