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Lord’s Day 17

Q45. How does Christ's resurrection help us?

First, by rising from the dead he defeated death, so he could share with us the righteousness he won by dying. Second, by his power we are already raised to a new life right now. Third, Christ's resurrection is a guarantee that we too will be raised to glory.

Scripture Proofs — King James Version

1

Romans 4:25

1 Corinthians 15:16–20

1 Peter 1:3–5

2

Romans 6:5–11

Ephesians 2:4–6

Colossians 3:1–4

3

Romans 8:11

1 Corinthians 15:12–23

Philippians 3:20–21

Parent Guide

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Discussion Questions

  1. 1

    What three benefits does Christ's resurrection give us?

  2. 2

    What does it mean to be "raised to a new life right now"?

  3. 3

    How does knowing that you will be raised to glory one day affect how you live today?

Illustration

When a team captain wins the championship, the whole team shares in the victory. Jesus defeated death and rose again as our captain. His victory over the grave belongs to everyone who is joined to him by faith.

Application

Each morning this week, thank God that because Jesus rose, you have new life today and a guaranteed future with him. Let that confidence shape how you treat others.