1 Corinthians 15:35-49: Just like Jesus… / Pastor Jeff Struecker

Big Idea: Just like Jesus… 1 Corinthians 15:35-49I. was transformed through death…1 Corinthians 15:35-38But someone will ask, “How are the dead raised? What kind of body will they have when they come?” You fool! What you sow does not come to life unless it dies. And as for what you sow—you are not sowing the body that will be, but only a seed, perhaps of wheat or another grain. But God gives it a body as he wants, and to each of the seeds its own body.II. was uniquely a child of God…1 Corinthians 15:39-41Not all flesh is the same flesh; there is one flesh for humans, another for animals, another for birds, and another for fish. There are heavenly bodies and earthly bodies, but the splendor of the heavenly bodies is different from that of the earthly ones. There is a splendor of the sun, another of the moon, and another of the stars; in fact, one star differs from another star in splendor.III. was raised with power…  1 Corinthians 15:42-44So it is with the resurrection of the dead: Sown in corruption, raised in incorruption; sown in dishonor, raised in glory; sown in weakness, raised in power; sown a natural body, raised a spiritual body. If there is a natural body, there is also a spiritual body.IV. was eternal…    1 Corinthians 15:45-49So it is written, The first man Adam became a living being; the last Adam became a life-giving spirit. However, the spiritual is not first, but the natural, then the spiritual. The first man was from the earth, a man of dust; the second man is from heaven. Like the man of dust, so are those who are of the dust; like the man of heaven, so are those who are of heaven. And just as we have borne the image of the man of dust, we will also bear the image of the man of heaven.Next Steps: Believe: I need Jesus to transform my heart today.Become: I will let hope give me power this week. Be Sent: I will work to grow his kingdom this week.Discussion Questions: How did you demonstrate trust in God this week?In what ways can you show humility in your relationships this week?Describe what you think our resurrected bodies will look like.What is one thing that you most want changed about yourself in heaven?How does following Jesus’ example shape your goals for this week?How can you show someone what your heavenly father is like tomorrow?Pray for the opportunity to push back darkness this week.