September 14, 2020On this week’s Behind The Message, Pastor Daniel & Jennifer continue the discussion from this past weekend’s message on the resurrection of Jesus. They discuss Jesus’ first appearances to His disciples and explore further the implications of the resurrection for Jesus’ disciples back then and for believers today. Big Truth Jesus Christ is risen from the dead.Luke 24Big IdeasThe risen Christ abides with His peopleThe risen Christ confirms the truthfulness of ScriptureThe risen Christ calls us to a missionThe risen Christ demands a responseDiscussionLead Group Members to discuss the following…-What Got You? Ask your group members to each share a takeaway from the weekend’s sermon or from the BTM video that got them thinking or doing.-Read Matthew -Consider Joseph of Arimathea (Luke -In Jennifer’s “What Got You” response, she talked about Jesus’ appearances to -Mary Magdalene--a picture of grace-The disciples on the road to Emmaus--a picture of Jesus’ pursuit and desire for intimacy with His followers-Peter--failure is not finalConsider these three instances and share with your discussion group what they each teach you about the characteristics of Jesus. Which of these characteristics encourage you the most during this particular season of your life and why?-Pastor Daniel & Jennifer talked at length about Big Idea #4: The Risen Christ Demands A Response.-What is your response to this past weekend’s message and/or the Behind The Message recording?-Have you responded to the message of the Gospel through repentance of your sin and saving faith in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus?-Is there a…-Promise to claim-A command to obey-Sin to confess-Attribute of God to praise