Discussion Questions

Understanding God's Wisdom vs. World's Wisdom

1. Paul says we must "become fools" to become wise (v. 18). What does this mean practically? How have you experienced tension between what the world calls wise and what God calls wise?
2. The sermon mentioned that "the reasonings of the wise are futile" (v. 20). Can you think of examples from culture, science, or philosophy where worldly wisdom has shifted or collapsed on itself? How does this build your confidence in God's unchanging truth?
3. How does the resurrection of Christ validate God's wisdom over the world's wisdom? Why is the resurrection the ultimate proof that we should trust God's way of doing things?

Self-Deception and Humility

4. Paul warns against self-deception (v. 18). Why is it so easy to deceive ourselves? What are some ways we might be deceiving ourselves about our spiritual lives, relationships, or priorities?
5. The sermon emphasized having "humility and a teachable spirit." How does being part of a local church community protect us from self-deception? Can you share an example of when someone in the church helped you see a blind spot?
6. What role does our statement of faith and church community play in keeping us grounded in truth? How is this different from just reading the Bible on your own?

Everything Is Yours in Christ

7. Paul makes the stunning claim that "everything is yours" (v. 21-22). What does he include in "everything"? Why is it significant that he includes both life AND death, present AND future?
8. The Corinthians were fighting over which leader to follow. What are modern equivalents of this in the church today? (Examples: worship styles, programs, personalities, methods, etc.)
9. "Everything is yours because you belong to Christ, and Christ belongs to God" (v. 23). How does this truth address the problems the Corinthians were facing? How does it address problems we face today?

Living with Resurrection Hope

10. The sermon shared two recent answered prayers (the water truck for Lemuel and the church lease). How do these examples demonstrate living with resurrection hope rather than worldly wisdom?
11. How should the reality of Christ's resurrection change the way we approach:
    • Difficult circumstances?
    • Church conflicts or disagreements?
    • Personal disappointments?
    • Cultural pressures to conform?
12. What does it look like to be "fools to the world, wise in the Lord" in your daily life? Where do you feel the most pressure to adopt worldly wisdom instead of God's wisdom?

Reflection Questions for the Week
Journal or meditate on these throughout the week:

• In what ways am I still acting like a "spiritual infant"?
• What "milk" might I need to move beyond to handle "solid food"?
• Am I elevating any human leader to a status they shouldn't have?
• How has God been trying to grow me, and how have I been responding?
• What would it look like for me to serve with a joyful, expectant heart?

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Discussion Questions

Understanding the Text

• What is the difference between "wisdom of this age" and "God's hidden wisdom" according to Paul? How would you explain this to someone unfamiliar with Scripture?
• Why does Paul say the rulers of this age didn't understand God's wisdom? What does this reveal about the connection between wisdom and knowing God?
• What role does the Holy Spirit play in understanding spiritual truth? Read verses 10-12 again. What specific things does the Spirit do?

Personal Reflection

• The sermon stated: "Wisdom equals knowing God." How does this definition challenge or change your understanding of what it means to be wise?
• Paul writes that spiritual things can only be understood by spiritual people. Have you ever experienced this barrier when trying to share your faith with someone? How did you respond?

Real-World Application

• The sermon gave examples of worldly wisdom disguised in Christian-sounding language. What are some modern examples you've encountered (in media, politics, self-help, etc.) where worldly wisdom uses spiritual vocabulary?

• How can we practically "test" or "judge" the wisdom we encounter daily? What tools has God given us to discern truth from error?

Going Deeper

• Read Isaiah 64:4 (quoted in verse 9). What has God prepared for those who love Him? How should this shape our daily priorities and long-term hopes?
• Paul says believers cannot be evaluated or judged by the world (v. 15). How does this free us from people-pleasing or fear of man? Where do you need this freedom most?
• The sermon mentioned that discouragement is not from God. Where might you be listening to worldly wisdom or the enemy's lies rather than God's encouraging truth?

Key Takeaways

• There is joy for those who love God - God is for us, not against us. He wants us to know Him and is actively revealing Himself through His Spirit.
• There are only two categories of people - Spiritual (filled with the Spirit) and unspiritual. The gospel alone transforms people from one category to the other.
• We must have the mind of Christ - We possess the Spirit and are fully equipped to make Christ-like judgments about how to live and what to believe.

Practical Applications
Choose one of the following to practice this week:
Option 1: Wisdom Audit

• Identify three main sources where you get advice or information (podcasts, social media, news, friends, etc.)
• Evaluate each source: Does it align with biblical wisdom or worldly wisdom?
• Replace one worldly source with time in Scripture or a biblically sound resource

Option 2: Spirit-Led Decision Making

• Face a decision you need to make this week
• Before consulting anyone or anything else, spend time in prayer asking the Spirit for wisdom
• Search Scripture for relevant principles
• Journal about what God reveals to you

Option 3: Gospel Conversations

• Pray for one person in your life who doesn't know Christ
• Look for an opportunity to share the gospel (not just Christian-sounding advice, but the actual good news of Jesus)
• Remember: only the gospel transforms people from unspiritual to spiritual

Pray together for:

• Hearts that hunger for God's wisdom above worldly acclaim or success
• Discernment to recognize worldly wisdom disguised in Christian language
• Boldness to stand on biblical truth even when the world judges us
• The Holy Spirit's work in revealing God's truth to us and through us
• Those in your lives who are still "unspiritual"—that God would open their eyes to the gospel
• Naveen and Telugu Church as they reach the Indian community with the gospel
• Protection from discouragement and confidence in God's equipping

Discussion Questions

Understanding the Message

• What stood out to you most from this sermon? Why?
• Paul says he came "in weakness, fear, and trembling" (v. 3). What do you think he meant by this? How is this different from how the world typically measures success?
• The sermon mentioned that Greek culture valued "brilliance of speech" and rhetorical contests. What are some modern equivalents we might be tempted to rely on in sharing the gospel or building the church?

Personal Reflection

• Have you ever been tempted to rely on your own abilities, eloquence, or methods rather than trusting in the power of the gospel? Share an example.
• The pastor said, "The reason that you're a Christian is because of the gospel message...demonstration of the Spirit's power coming upon you." How does remembering this affect your confidence in sharing your faith with others?
• What does it practically look like to "know nothing except Jesus Christ and Him crucified" in your daily life?

Going Deeper

• Paul contrasts faith based on "human wisdom" versus faith based on "God's power" (v. 5). Why is this distinction so important? How does it affect our stability as believers?
• The sermon warned against "preaching that is compromised" in two ways:
  • Avoiding the cross entirely
  • Using worldly methods that deny the message of Christ crucified.

Have you observed either of these in church culture today? How can we guard against them?

• The pastor said, "In weakness, we come to God. It is a dying to self." How does this challenge our natural tendencies? What does this look like in practice?

Application Questions

• Are you currently walking in discouragement, struggling with sin, or distracted by worldly pleasures? How does the message of "Jesus Christ and Him crucified" speak to your specific situation?
• The sermon mentioned several areas where we might need more "Jesus obsession":
  • Discouragement → Rediscover hope in the gospel
  • Struggling with sin → Love Jesus more
  • Comfortable with worldly pleasures → Hold fast to Christ
  • Dominated by worldly wisdom → Seek first His kingdom
• Which of these resonates most with where you are right now?
• Is there someone in your life who needs to hear about Jesus? How can you share the simple message of "Jesus Christ and Him crucified" with them this week without relying on your own persuasive abilities?

Discussion Questions

Reflect on Your Calling 

1. Paul asks the Corinthians to "consider your calling." What were you like when God called you? What was your spiritual, emotional, or life status?
2. How does remembering where you came from help you maintain humility in your walk with Christ?
3. Why do you think God chooses to use "foolish," "weak," and "insignificant" people to build His kingdom? What does this reveal about His character?

The Problem of Pride 

4. Read 1 Peter 5:5 and Isaiah 2:11-17. Why does God hate pride so intensely? How have you seen pride damage relationships or spiritual growth?
5. The sermon mentioned that the Corinthians were dividing over which leader they followed. What are modern equivalents of this in today's church? (Hint: think about denominational pride, theological superiority, social status within church, etc.)
6. In what areas of your life are you most tempted to boast in yourself rather than in the Lord? (career, parenting, spiritual disciplines, knowledge, etc.)

Understanding Our Salvation

7. Paul says Christ became for us "righteousness, sanctification, and redemption." Discuss what each of these terms means:
   • Righteousness: Right standing with God
   • Sanctification: Being set apart and brought near to God
   • Redemption: Purchased out of slavery to sin
8. How does understanding that salvation is 100% God's work change the way you view:
   • Your own spiritual journey?
   • Other believers?
   • Non-believers?

Practical Application

9. The sermon emphasized we must proclaim the gospel to ALL people without favoritism. Read James 2:1-9. How can we as a group/church guard against showing favoritism based on:
   • Socioeconomic status?
   • Education level?
   • Cultural background?
   • Life circumstances (addiction, homelessness, etc.)?
10. The sermon challenged "identity politics" and the pursuit of self-esteem from the world. How does seeking acceptance and validation from the world damage us? What's the alternative?
11. Where are you currently seeking your identity or value from something other than Christ? What would it look like to "boast in the Lord" in that area instead?

Discussion Questions

Understanding the Text

• What stands out to you most from this passage? Why?
• Paul says the message of the cross is "foolishness to those who are perishing." Why would the world view the cross as foolish? What makes it offensive to human thinking?
• How do the Jews seeking signs and Greeks seeking wisdom (v. 22) represent different approaches to finding God? What modern equivalents do you see today?

Personal Reflection

• The sermon mentioned that we can be saved in three tenses: "I have been saved" (justification), "I am being saved" (sanctification), and "I will be saved" (glorification). Which of these three do you think about most? Which do you think about least? Why?
• Where in your life are you most tempted to rely on worldly wisdom rather than God's wisdom? (Examples: career decisions, relationships, parenting, finances, politics)
• C.S. Lewis said God "stoops to conquer" by accepting us even when we come to Him as a "last resort." Have you ever experienced this? Share your story if comfortable.

Application & Challenge

• How can we be "winsome" and kind to unbelievers without compromising the offensive nature of the gospel message? Where's the balance?
• Examining worldly wisdom in our lives: The pastor challenged us to ask, "Lord, where is the world's wisdom dominating my life?" Take a few minutes of silence for personal reflection, then share (if comfortable) one area where you recognize worldly thinking has influenced you more than God's Word.

Discussion Questions

Understanding the Text 

1. Paul's Calling: Paul emphasizes three times in the opening verses that he was "called." Why do you think this repetition was so important for the Corinthian church to hear?
2. Church Identity: Paul addresses the letter to "the church of God at Corinth" (emphasis on "of God"). What does this tell us about ownership and authority in the church?
3. Sanctified and Saints: Paul calls these struggling believers "sanctified" and "saints" even though they had many problems. How does this challenge our typical understanding of who qualifies as a "saint"?

Personal Application 

4. Identity vs. Performance: Pastor Jay explained that sanctification here is about our identity in Christ, not our performance. How does this understanding change the way you view your own spiritual journey?
5. Grace and Peace: The sermon emphasized that grace and peace come through relationship with God, not through circumstances or worldly comforts. Where are you currently tempted to seek peace outside of God?
6. Called Out People: Paul reminds the Corinthians they are "called out" people along with believers everywhere—not superior to other churches. How does pride or comparison affect your view of your church or your personal faith?

Going Deeper 

7. Striving Toward Identity: In the sermon, Jay stated,"Christian discipleship is striving to become that which in terms of status God has already given." What does this mean practically in your daily life? How does knowing you're already declared a saint change how you pursue holiness?
8. What Needs to Be Laid Down: Pastor Jay asked, "What is potentially standing in your way? What do you need to lay down today that is robbing you of the grace and peace of God?" Take time to honestly reflect and share (as comfortable) what God is revealing to you.

Sermon Overview

This sermon explores the book of Malachi, the final book of the Old Testament, which addresses how God desires to be worshiped. Through six disputations (arguments), God challenges His people about the quality and sincerity of their worship across three main areas:

1. How we treat other people
2. What we do with ourselves (our holiness and dedication)
3. How we approach God Himself

Discussion Questions

Section 1: Treating Others (Disputations 3 & 4)

• Malachi 2:10-16 and 1 John 4:20-21
  • Why does God connect worship of Him with how we treat other people? How does this challenge our typical understanding of "personal faith"?
  • The sermon mentioned that God warns against being "unequally yoked" with unbelievers (2 Corinthians 6). How do we balance building relationships with non-believers for evangelism while protecting the depth of our most intimate relationships?

Section 2: Our Holiness & Dedication (Disputations 2 & 5)

• Malachi 1:6-14 and Malachi 3:6-12
  • The Israelites were offering blind, lame, and sick animals instead of their best. What are modern equivalents of offering God our "leftovers" instead of our best?
  • The sermon asked: "Does the amount you give matter to your budget and to your family? Are you making sacrifices because you are giving to the Lord?" How would you honestly answer this question? What might need to change?

Section 3: Approaching God (Disputations 1 & 6)

• Malachi 1:2-5 and Malachi 3:13-18
  • The Israelites questioned, "How have you loved us?" despite God's clear demonstration of love. When have you questioned God's love or goodness in your life? What helped you return to trust?
  • What does it mean to "fear the Lord" in a healthy, biblical way? How is this different from being scared of God?

Connecting to Christ

• Malachi 3:1 and 4:2-6
  • How does the book of Malachi point forward to Jesus Christ? What hope does the "messenger of the covenant" and the "sun of righteousness" bring?
  • The sermon emphasized that our hope for meeting God's standards is found in Christ's death and resurrection. How does the gospel free us from legalism while still calling us to wholehearted devotion?

Key Takeaways

• Human frailty is real: Like grass and flowers, our lives are temporary and vulnerable. Acknowledging this reality is the first step toward finding lasting hope.
• God's Word stands forever: Unlike everything temporary in this world, God's promises, His written Word, and the Word made flesh (Jesus) are eternal and unchanging.
• Scripture is sufficient: The Bible contains everything we need for salvation, spiritual life, and knowing God's will—even when it doesn't answer every specific question we have.
• Jesus is our permanent hope: The incarnation—God with us—fulfilled God's promises and provides our only lasting hope beyond the grave.

Discussion Questions:
Understanding Our Frailty

1. The sermon compared human life to grass and flowers. How does this imagery help you understand your own mortality and limitations?
2. In what areas of your life do you tend to place confidence in temporary things rather than eternal things?
3. How does acknowledging our frailty actually become a source of comfort rather than despair?

The Permanence of God's Word

1. Pastor Jay outlined four qualities of Scripture: Authority, Clarity, Necessity, and Sufficiency. Which of these four do you struggle most to trust, and why?
2. Read 2 Timothy 3:16-17 and 2 Peter 1:20-21. How do these passages reinforce what we believe about the Bible's origin and purpose?
3. The sermon stated: "In every situation in your life, what is contained in the scriptures is sufficient for you to be able to follow God's will in it." Do you agree? What questions or doubts does this statement raise for you?
4. How does the sufficiency of Scripture apply to decisions where the Bible doesn't give specific direction (career choices, where to live, whom to marry)?

The Word Made Flesh

1. How does understanding Jesus as "the Word made flesh" (John 1:1,14) change how you view Christmas and the incarnation?
2. The sermon emphasized that Christianity is about what God has promised to do for us, not what we can do. How does this truth bring you comfort in your current circumstances?
3. Read 1 Corinthians 11:23-26. How does communion connect us to both the historical reality of Christ's sacrifice and the future hope of His return?

Practical Applications:
Choose one of the following to practice this week:

1. Daily Scripture engagement: Commit to reading God's Word for 10-15 minutes each day, asking God to speak to you through it. Journal one thing you learn about God's character each day.
2. Memorize Isaiah 40:8: Write it on a card and review it daily. When you face uncertainty or difficulty, recall this promise of God's enduring Word.
3. Evaluate your investments: Make a list of where you're investing your time, energy, and resources. Are these investments in temporary things or eternal things? Prayerfully consider one change you could make.
4. Practice biblical decision-making: If you're facing a decision, instead of looking for a "sign," use biblical principles (wisdom, counsel from godly people, prayer) to make your choice with confidence in God's sufficiency.
5. Share the hope: Identify someone in your life who is struggling with loss, illness, or uncertainty. Share with them how God's eternal promises have given you hope in difficult times.

Key Takeaways
✓ God comes to us in our wilderness—we don't have to clean ourselves up first
✓ Salvation is transformative—God radically changes the landscape of our hearts
✓ God's glory is the primary purpose of all He does, including our salvation
✓ We are called to spread the flame of God's glory to others walking in darkness
✓ The King has come and is coming again—we live in the hope of both realities

Discussion Questions:

1. The King is Coming: How does the promise that "the king is coming" bring comfort to those in spiritual wilderness? What does it mean that God doesn't wait for us to clean ourselves up before He comes?
2. Topography Change: The sermon describes salvation as changing the entire "topography" of our hearts—valleys lifted, mountains made low. What does this radical transformation look like practically in a person's life?
3. For His Glory: Why is God's glory the central purpose of salvation rather than simply our happiness or comfort? How does understanding this change your perspective on your 

4. Fuel for the Fire: The sermon asks, "How bright is that flame in your life?" What practices or habits "fuel the fire" of God's glory in your life? What tends to diminish it?
5. Walking in Darkness: The sermon mentioned someone who didn't even know if Jesus was a real historical figure. Who in your life might be "walking in darkness" without knowing the true story of Jesus? What assumptions have you made about what people know?
6. Unveiled Glory: In 2 Corinthians 3-4, Paul talks about beholding God's glory with "unveiled face." What "veils" tend to keep you from experiencing the fullness of God's glory? (Examples: busyness, sin, distraction, self-focus)

Comfort, comfort my people, says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem and cry to her that her warfare is ended, that her iniquity is pardoned, that she has received from the Lord's hand double for all her sins.- Isaiah 40:1-2

Discussion Questions

• Context matters: How does understanding Israel's situation (facing exile for their unfaithfulness) help us grasp the significance of God's message of comfort in Isaiah 40?
• Defining comfort: How does God's definition of comfort differ from the world's definition? Why is this distinction important for our faith?
• The sermon mentioned that "God's warning of judgment is a kind and merciful act." How can warnings and discipline be expressions of God's love?

• The sermon asked: "Are there places in my life where I have been acting like the Israelites?" Where might you be doubting God's goodness or provision right now?

• How does understanding that we're living in "exile" (as citizens of heaven temporarily on earth) change your perspective on current struggles?
• The sermon emphasized that salvation is entirely God's work, not ours. How does this truth bring comfort? How might we sometimes resist this and try to "earn" our way?

Practical Applications (Choose one or more of the following to practice this week)

• Practice Eternal Perspective
  • When facing difficulty this week, pause and remind yourself: "I am a citizen of heaven, temporarily in exile"
  • Ask: "How does eternity change how I view this moment?"
• Become a Minister of Comfort
  • Think of someone in your life walking through darkness or difficulty
  • Reach out to them this week with a call, text, or visit
  • Share how God has comforted you in similar circumstances (2 Corinthians 1:3-7)
• Advent Reflection Practice
  • Each day this week, read Isaiah 40:1-11 slowly
  • Focus on one verse each day
  • Ask God to reveal what comfort He wants you to receive
• Confession and Repentance
  • Set aside 15 minutes for honest prayer
  • Confess areas where you've doubted God's goodness or tried to save yourself
  • Thank Him for the complete pardon found in Christ

Closing Prayer (Pray together, incorporating these themes)

• Thank God for being our source of true comfort
• Confess areas where we've sought comfort in worldly things
• Ask for faith to be still and trust Him in current trials
• Pray for those in the group facing specific hardships

Key Takeaways
✓ The gospel message is simple but powerful: Jesus' death and resurrection provide the only way to salvation
✓ God's mission hasn't changed: We are still called to make disciples in every context of our lives
✓ God uses ordinary people: You don't need to be perfect or specially skilled—God equips those He calls
✓ God is sovereign over His mission: We can trust that God will accomplish His purposes even when things don't go as we expect
✓ The Holy Spirit empowers us: We don't do this in our own strength but through the Spirit's power

Discussion Questions

Understanding the Message

• The Gospel Core: The early church focused heavily on Jesus' death and resurrection rather than just His life. Why do you think this was their emphasis? How does this inform how we share the gospel today?
• Two Choices: The sermon stated, "Either your sins will be wiped out by Jesus or you will be wiped out by your sins." How does this stark reality affect the urgency with which we share the gospel?

Applying the Mission 

• Your Mission Field: The sermon emphasized that "every context you will ever be in...is a mission field." What are the specific mission fields in your life right now (family, work, neighborhood, etc.)? How might God be calling you to make disciples there?
• Different Approaches, Same Gospel: Paul preached to Jews in synagogues and to Greek philosophers differently, but the gospel message remained the same. How might you need to adjust your approach (not your message) when sharing with different people in your life?

Living by the Spirit 

• God's Sovereignty and Our Responsibility: The sermon emphasized that "God does the work" while also showing disciples actively preaching and teaching. How do we hold these truths in tension? How does knowing God is sovereign free us to share boldly?
• When Things Don't Go as Planned: Paul wanted to go to Rome as a missionary but went as a prisoner instead. Share a time when God accomplished His purposes in your life differently than you expected. How did that grow your faith?

Jesus Appears to His Disciples

36 As they were talking about these things, Jesus himself stood among them, and said to them, “Peace to you!” 37 But they were startled and frightened and thought they saw a spirit. 38 And he said to them, “Why are you troubled, and why do doubts arise in your hearts? 39 See my hands and my feet, that it is I myself. Touch me, and see. For a spirit does not have flesh and bones as you see that I have.” 40 And when he had said this, he showed them his hands and his feet. 41 And while they still disbelieved for joy and were marveling, he said to them, “Have you anything here to eat?” 42 They gave him a piece of broiled fish, 43 and he took it and ate before them.

44 Then he said to them, “These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you, that everything written about me in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms must be fulfilled.” 45 Then he opened their minds to understand the Scriptures, 46 and said to them, “Thus it is written, that the Christ should suffer and on the third day rise from the dead, 47 and that repentance for the forgiveness of sins should be proclaimed in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem. 48 You are witnesses of these things. 49 And behold, I am sending the promise of my Father upon you. But stay in the city until you are clothed with power from on high.”

Understanding the Text

1. The Women's Journey (Luke 24:1-3)
   • What was the original intention of the women going to the tomb? What does this tell us about their emotional and spiritual state?
   • How would you have reacted if you arrived at the tomb and found it empty?
2. The Angels' Message (Luke 24:4-8)
   • Why do you think the angels asked, "Why do you seek the living among the dead?" What was the significance of this question?
   • The angels pointed the women back to Jesus' words. Why is this important? What does it teach us about the foundation of our faith?
3. The Disciples' Response (Luke 24:9-12)
   • How did the apostles initially respond to the women's testimony? Why do you think Luke included this detail?
   • What does Peter's response teach us about doubt and investigation in our faith journey?

Personal Reflection

4. Seeking the Living Among the Dead
   • In what ways do we sometimes "seek the living among the dead" in our own lives? Where do we look for hope, life, or answers apart from the risen Christ?
   • Share an area of your life where you've been looking to the world for solutions rather than to the resurrection power of Jesus.
5. The Foundation of Hope
   • The sermon emphasized that the resurrection is the foundation of ALL hope. How does this truth change the way you approach:
     • Sin struggles?
     • Family challenges?
     • Difficult relationships?
     • Uncertain circumstances?
6. Believing God's Word
   • The angels' primary argument was "He told you this would happen." How confident are you in God's Word as the basis for your beliefs?
   • Share a promise from Scripture that you're holding onto right now. How does the resurrection give you confidence in that promise?

7. Future Resurrection
   • How does the promise of our own future resurrection (imperishable bodies, eternal life with Christ) impact the way you live today?
   • What difference should it make in how we face death, aging, illness, or loss?

Practical Applications

Choose one or more of the following to practice this week:

1. Daily Resurrection Reminder
   • Each morning this week, before you get out of bed, say aloud: "Christ is risen. He is risen indeed. And because He lives, I have hope today."
   • Journal about how this daily reminder impacts your perspective throughout the day.
2. Identify Your "Dead Places"
   • Make a list of areas where you've been "seeking the living among the dead"—looking to the world, your own strength, or other sources for hope, life, or solutions.
   • For each item, write out how the resurrection of Jesus speaks to that specific need.
   • Pray through your list, surrendering these areas to the risen Christ.
3. Encourage with Resurrection Hope
   • Think of someone in your life facing a difficult situation. Reach out to them this week and encourage them by pointing them to the hope of the resurrection.
   • Don't just offer sympathy or worldly advice—remind them of the power of the risen Christ.
4. Examine Your Hope Foundation
   • Spend time in prayer asking God to reveal where your hope is truly placed. Is it in Christ's resurrection, or in other things (your abilities, circumstances, relationships, finances, etc.)?
   • Repent of misplaced hope and ask God to anchor your soul in resurrection truth.