Week 16: Resurrection Hope

Theme Verse:

“He is not here; He has risen, just as He said.”
— Matthew 28:6 (NIV)

Welcome & Intentional Start

Let’s enter this time with hearts full of joy and gratitude for the resurrection of Jesus!

Opening Prayer:
Risen Savior, thank You for defeating death and rising in victory! Today, we celebrate the hope that is alive because You are alive. Fill our hearts with resurrection joy and remind us that nothing is impossible with You. In Your powerful name, amen.

Worship

Celebrate the resurrection with these powerful songs and Scripture:

  • “Glorious Day” – Passion / Kristian Stanfill

  • “Because He Lives (Amen)” – Matt Maher

  • Psalm 118:24 – "This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it."

Let the truth of Easter breathe fresh life into your worship.

Scripture Reading

Begin with the theme verse, Matthew 28:6.
Read the full resurrection account in Matthew 28:1–10 to experience the joy and wonder of that first Easter morning.

Discussion & Reflection

Reflect or talk about the following:

  1. What does the resurrection of Jesus mean for you personally?

  2. How does the promise of new life impact your daily living?

  3. Where do you need to be reminded that hope is alive?

Prayer Time

Celebrate Jesus' victory and invite His resurrection power into your life.

Prayer Prompts:

  • Thank Jesus for the cross and the empty tomb.

  • Pray for hope to rise in areas of discouragement or fear.

  • Ask for courage to live boldly in the power of the resurrection.

Breaking Bread (Optional)

If sharing communion this week:

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As you eat and drink, remember Jesus' death and rejoice in His resurrection. Proclaim with confidence: "He is risen! He is risen indeed!"

Challenge for the Week

Live like resurrection people!

Each day, choose one small way to reflect Easter hope—through kindness, encouragement, or sharing the Good News.

Declare daily:
“Jesus is alive, and so is my hope.”

Closing Thought

“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.”
— 1 Peter 1:3

This week and always, may the resurrection fill your life with unshakable hope and joy.

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