1. Copyright © 2008 by Standard Publishing, Cincinnati, OH. All rights reserved. He Is Risen! Lesson 7

2. Copyright © 2008 by Standard Publishing, Cincinnati, OH. All rights reserved. What are some of the different rituals and ceremonies surrounding death and burial that have been practiced by various civilizations? What customs do we observe today? Contrast the Christian view of death with a non-Christian view. What makes the difference? Funeral Customs

3. Copyright © 2008 by Standard Publishing, Cincinnati, OH. All rights reserved. Lesson Outline Introduction A. Remembering to Remember B. Lesson Background

4. Copyright © 2008 by Standard Publishing, Cincinnati, OH. All rights reserved. Lesson Outline I. Empty Tomb (Luke 24:1-3) A. Routine Preparations (v. 1) B. Unexpected Findings (vv. 2, 3)

5. Copyright © 2008 by Standard Publishing, Cincinnati, OH. All rights reserved. Let’s Talk It Over How do you prepare to honor Christ on the first day of each week? Getting a good night of sleep Adequate time for arriving for worship Prepare your offering ahead of the worship

6. Copyright © 2008 by Standard Publishing, Cincinnati, OH. All rights reserved. Let’s Talk It Over What was a time when you didn’t find Christ as you expected to find Him? How do you remain open to admitting and adjusting your wrong expectations?

7. Copyright © 2008 by Standard Publishing, Cincinnati, OH. All rights reserved. Lesson Outline II. Heavenly Messengers (Luke 24:4-8 A. Angels Appear to the Women (vv. 4, 5) B. Angels Remind the Women (vv. 6-8)

8. Copyright © 2008 by Standard Publishing, Cincinnati, OH. All rights reserved. Let’s Talk It Over What are some ways you can remind yourself of the fact of the resurrection? Why and when do you need this reminder?

9. Copyright © 2008 by Standard Publishing, Cincinnati, OH. All rights reserved. Lesson Outline III. Relayed Message (Luke 24:9-12) A. Women Tell the Apostles (vv. 9, 10) B. Apostles Doubt the Women (vv. 11, 12)

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11. Let’s Talk It Over What lessons do you learn from the first telling of the message of the resurrection? We cannot be silent. We should spend time with those who are ready to hear.

12. Copyright © 2008 by Standard Publishing, Cincinnati, OH. All rights reserved. Resurrection Review What was the day and time when the women came to the sepulchre? Very early Sunday morning.

13. Copyright © 2008 by Standard Publishing, Cincinnati, OH. All rights reserved. Resurrection Review What had the women brought with them, and for what purpose? They brought spices they had prepared to place around Jesus’ body.

14. Copyright © 2008 by Standard Publishing, Cincinnati, OH. All rights reserved. Resurrection Review What surprised the women when they arrived? The stone was rolled away, and Jesus’ body was missing.

15. Copyright © 2008 by Standard Publishing, Cincinnati, OH. All rights reserved. Resurrection Review How did the women react to the angels? Fear and bowing down.

16. Copyright © 2008 by Standard Publishing, Cincinnati, OH. All rights reserved. Resurrection Review What did the angels tell them had happened to Jesus? He had risen from the dead.

17. Copyright © 2008 by Standard Publishing, Cincinnati, OH. All rights reserved. Resurrection Review What words of Jesus did the angels repeat? “The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again.”

18. Copyright © 2008 by Standard Publishing, Cincinnati, OH. All rights reserved. Resurrection Review What did the women do after they heard the angels’ message? Returned and told what had happened to the apostles.

19. Copyright © 2008 by Standard Publishing, Cincinnati, OH. All rights reserved. Resurrection Review What were the names of some of the women who went to the sepulchre? Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James.

20. Copyright © 2008 by Standard Publishing, Cincinnati, OH. All rights reserved. Resurrection Review How did the apostles react to the women’s report? They didn’t believe them.

21. Copyright © 2008 by Standard Publishing, Cincinnati, OH. All rights reserved. Resurrection Review What did Peter do? He ran to the sepulchre to see for himself.

22. Copyright © 2008 by Standard Publishing, Cincinnati, OH. All rights reserved. Resurrection Review What did Peter find? The burial clothes, but no body.

23. Copyright © 2008 by Standard Publishing, Cincinnati, OH. All rights reserved. Let’s Talk It Over How does the testimony of your church cause others to come to it and check it out? What do (or should) they find when they arrive?

24. Copyright © 2008 by Standard Publishing, Cincinnati, OH. All rights reserved. How has Jesus’ resurrection affected your life? Home Work/School Community World

25. Copyright © 2008 by Standard Publishing, Cincinnati, OH. All rights reserved. Lesson Outline Conclusion A. Secondhand Testimony B. Prayer C. Thought to Remember

26. Copyright © 2008 by Standard Publishing, Cincinnati, OH. All rights reserved. Thought to Remember Live and proclaim Christ’s resurrection.