Sunday’s Children

TEXT: Mark 15:42-16:8
SERIES: Mark – Who is Jesus?

Introduction

I. The Death of Jesus was _______________. 15:42-47

            “When the Sabbat was past.”

I Corinthians 15:13-14

II. The Resurrection of Jesus is _______________.

             “He has risen; he is not here.”

I Corinthians 15:20

III. Saturday’s Children or Sunday’s Children.

1. “Saturday’s Children” _______________ what Jesus has said.

“Sunday’s Children” _______________ in the “dark” what they learned in the “light.”

2. “Saturday’s Children” _______________ on the circumstances.

“Sunday’s Children” _______________ that God is still in control.

3. “Saturday’s Children” _______________ the unknown.

“Sunday’s Children” _______________ fear with faith.

Conclusion

Are you living like a “Saturday’s child” or a “Sunday’s child”?

                  Application Questions

1. Think of the last crisis or difficult time in your life. How did you respond?
2. When are you most likely to respond as a Saturday’s child? Why?
3. How does the resurrection of Jesus impact your daily life?
4. Which of the three points with regard to “Sunday’s children” speaks to you more deeply than the others?

**Special Song selection “How Beautiful” by Beth Owen & Mary Grace Conolly