1. When was the last time you changed your mind about something? What did it change about how you live?

 

  1. In Mark 12:18–27, why do you think Jesus says the Sadducees “know neither the Scriptures nor the power of God”? How were they using Scripture defensively rather than humbly? Where do you see proof-texting or selective belief showing up in modern culture or even within the church? What is the difference between studying Scripture to control truth versus being transformed by truth?

 

 

  1. The Sadducees rejected resurrection partly because resurrection threatened the world they had built. What are some ways people today resist the idea that God will ultimately judge, renew, and reorder the world? Why can resurrection feel comforting to some people and threatening to others?

 

  1. Jesus teaches that resurrection life transcends earthly institutions like marriage, not because they are unimportant, but because resurrection brings something fuller and permanent. What does this teach us about the purpose and limits of earthly relationships, success, power, or achievement? How might believing in resurrection reshape what you prioritize now?

 

  1. “If you don’t believe in heaven, you need to get as much out of this life as possible. If you don’t believe in judgement, there is no consequence beyond yourself.” Do you agree or disagree? In what ways does our culture encourage people to live as though this life is all there is? How can Christians subtly drift into the same mindset even while professing belief in resurrection?

 

 

  1. Jesus says that God is “not the God of the dead, but of the living.” What does that reveal about God’s covenant faithfulness and His relationship to His people? How does the resurrection of Jesus strengthen confidence that death is not ultimate? Which promise of resurrection gives you the greatest hope right now?

 

  1. “Because I live, you will live too.” — John 14:19 If resurrection is true, what practical changes should it produce in the way we face fear, suffering, injustice, or death? What is one specific area where you need to live more like someone whose future is secure in Christ?