Jesus died on a cross on Friday, and he rose from the dead on a Sunday. So where was he on Saturday?

Talking Points:

  • The Apostles’ Creed says (*) that Jesus descended into hell. That may be a misinterpretation of Ephesians 4:9 – which is a verse about the incarnation. 
  • Immediately after death, Jesus went to be with the Father in heaven. Luke 23:43
  • Jesus didn’t have to pay for our sins in hell; the atonement was finished at the cross (John 19:30). When he proclaimed the truth to those who mocked God in the OT (1 Peter 3:18), it was to affirm the truth – not to give them a second chance.  Hebrews 9:27
Discussion:
  1. Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
  2. Should we consider The Apostles’ Creed as biblical? Why or why not?
  3. In your own words, explain Ephesians 4:9.
  4. Read John 19:30. Why does it matter that the atonement was finished at the cross?
  5. In your own words, explain where Jesus went between his death and resurrection.
  6. Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
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