Matthew 27:45-54, Matthew 28:1-10

First listen to the sermon (posts Sun. afternoon). Then use the ideas below to help you and your group apply what the Lord is teaching you.

What ideas/beliefs did you have as a child about hell and heaven that are different today?

• What was one thing from this week’s sermon that impacted/challenged me?

• Treasuring God: What is God showing me about himself?

• Being Transformed: How is God challenging me to grow? What is my next step in this area?

• Loving Others: Who do I have opportunity to live out these truths with this week?

• Pursuing Unity: How can we take a step in this area, to unite us more closely together?

Encourage a time of open prayer where everyone participates using the “2023 Heart Cries.” (God move, have mercy, help or thanks! )

Maybe it’s, “God, would you move in my heart so that _______. Or “God, have mercy on me when I don’t believe you _______. Or, God help me to know how to live this out with _______ this week . Or maybe, “God, thank you for loving me, even when _______.