13: The Risen Lord – Teaching Plan
Key Thought : In Mark 16 we see the timing of Jesus’ resurrection on Sunday morning and the mission to take ther gospel throughout the world.
September 28, 2024
1. Have a volunteer read Mark 15:42—16:6.
- Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in this passage.
- What happens here and why is it relevant to the resurrection narrative?
- Personal Application: How can we be certain of the resurrection of Jesus? Share your thoughts.
- Case Study: One of your relatives states, “Isn’t Sunday a memorial of Jesus’ resurrection? If not, what is the memorial?” How would you respond to your relative?
2. Have a volunteer read Mark 16:1-8, I Cor 15:1-8.
- Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
- What happened and how did the women respond?
- Personal Application: Why must we not keep silent about Jesus and what He has done? Share your thoughts.
- Case Study: One of your friends states, “What can you tell me about Jesus and the plan of salvation in your life? Do you have a personal testimony?.” How would you respond to your friend?
3. Have a volunteer read Mark 16:9-20.
- Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point in this text is.
- What do these verses add to the resurrection story?
- Personal Application: How can we keep ourselves from the spiritual trap of doubt and unbelief? Share your thoughts.
- Case Study: One of your neighbors states: “Maybe the disciples lied about the resurrection and just made it u.” How would you respond to your neighbor?
4. Have a volunteer read Mark 16:14-20.
- Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
- What did Jesus say to His disciples and what do these words mean to us today?
- Personal Application: What comfort can we take and should we take from this promise as we also seek to proclaim the gospel everywhere? Share your thoughts.
- Case Study: Think of one person who needs to hear a message from this week’s lesson. Tell the class what you plan to do this week to share with them.
(Truth that is not lived, that is not imparted, loses its life-giving power, its healing virtue. Its blessings can be retained only as it is shared.”Ministry of Healing, p. 148).
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