Sabbath Afternoon | Lesson 8 Overview | August 15

Lesson 8: Overview

August 15: Sabbath Afternoon

Summary

• Christ’s resurrection gives you hope that death will not have the final word.
• Without the resurrection, your faith would be empty and your sins would remain.
• The risen Christ is your assurance that God’s promises are true and your future is secure.
• Because Jesus lives, you can look forward to the day when He will return and take His people home.
• The resurrection gives you a hope that goes beyond what you can see or understand by human reasoning.
• This week’s lesson invites you to look closely at what the resurrection of Christ means for your faith, your future, and your hope.

Main Points to Learn This Week

Sunday

• We will see why the resurrection of Jesus is at the heart of the gospel and why the testimony of those who saw Him alive gives us reason to believe.

Monday

• We will discover what would happen to our faith, forgiveness, and hope if Christ had not been raised from the dead.

Tuesday

• We will learn how Christ’s resurrection guarantees the resurrection of those who belong to Him and gives us confidence to live for Him today.

Wednesday

• We will explore what happens to our bodies at the resurrection and discover the glorious change God has promised.

Thursday

• We will look forward to the day when death is finally defeated and God’s people are changed and reunited with Christ at His Second Coming.

Closing Thought

• Let us study this week’s lesson and discover why the resurrection of Christ is not simply a past event, but the hope that gives meaning to your faith and your future.