Week 7

CATCHING UP
-Has anything new or exciting happened in your life since the last time we gathered?
-What was one blessing you experienced this week?
-What was one trial you experienced this week?

WEEKEND RECAP
-What was one takeaway from this weekend’s message that stuck out to you?
-Have you had an opportunity to apply the lesson from Sunday over the last few days?

VIDEO THOUGHTS
-Growing up, what were your best memories of Easter?
-What have been the hardest “goodbyes” in your life?
-How do you think Mary was feeling as she headed to the tomb?
-How do you think the disciples responded to Mary’s story of Jesus and the tomb?
-Describe a time when you mistook someone for the wrong person.
-Why do you think Mary didn’t recognize Jesus?
-When Jesus called Mary by her name, she responded by calling Jesus “Rabboni” which was Aramaic for “teacher”. Why do you think she responded with that name and not Jesus or some other name?
-How does the Easter story give you hope?

DIVING DEEP
-Can you think of a time you didn’t recognize Christ in your midst?
-Does Mary appear to be quietly grieving, or more hysterical?
-What finally breaks through her grief?
-What is your proof that Jesus rose from the dead?

CONCLUSION
-How can we pray for each other?
-How can we support each other in other ways?

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