Women were considered "outsiders" in Jesus' day yet they are at the center of the resurrection story.
Talking Points:
- During his ministry, Jesus sought the “outsiders”- the overlooked and marginalized in his world. Matthew 8:2-3, Mark 2:15-16
- Women were “outsiders” in Jesus’ day, yet they’re in the middle of the resurrection story. Luke 8:1-3, Luke 24:1-11
- If the resurrection story had been made up, it would not have been put in the mouths of women. The testimony of the women at the tomb is proof that Jesus really did rise from the dead and that his heart is for everyone-even the outsiders.
Discussion:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- Share a time you felt like an outsider. How did that experience impact you? How have you been guilty of treating others as outsiders?
- Read Matthew 8:2-3. Why do you think Jesus chose to touch the leper when he healed him? What is Jesus modeling for us in this story?
- Read Mark 2:15-16. Why did Jesus choose to spend his time with sinners instead of religious leaders? How can churches violate this example today? Have you ever felt like an outsider at church? Explain.
- Read Luke 24:1-11. Why do you think it was the women who went to the tomb that morning? What does it reveal about the disciples that they didn’t?
- What are your thoughts about the resurrection story? What questions do you have? Check out this topic.
- Read Romans 6:5-11. Identify all that this passage says about Jesus and us. Why does Jesus’ death and resurrection matter to us? Have you put your trust in Jesus?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
