4.20.25 Huddle
Opening Discussion
- What is a favorite Easter memory or tradition you have?
Read and Discuss
John 19:38-42
38 After this, Joseph of Arimathea, who was a disciple of Jesus—but secretly because of his fear of the Jews—asked Pilate that he might remove Jesus’s body. Pilate gave him permission; so he came and took his body away. 39 Nicodemus (who had previously come to him at night) also came, bringing a mixture of about seventy-five pounds of myrrh and aloes. 40 They took Jesus’s body and wrapped it in linen cloths with the fragrant spices, according to the burial custom of the Jews. 41 There was a garden in the place where he was crucified. A new tomb was in the garden; no one had yet been placed in it. 42 They placed Jesus there because of the Jewish day of preparation and since the tomb was nearby.
- What are some of the specific details John points out about Jesus’ burial? Why are these significant?
- Why might some people, like Joseph of Arimathea, hide the fact that they follow Jesus?
- What’s the difference about being wise about who you share with versus not sharing your faith because of what people think?
Extra Questions
- What are some ways you can talk to others about how Jesus has changed your life?
- What does it look like to be a disciple of Jesus today?
Acts 2:36-38
36 “Therefore let all the house of Israel know with certainty that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Messiah.”
37 When they heard this, they were pierced to the heart and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Brothers, what should we do?”
38 Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, each of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
- How did Peter’s message change the hearts and minds of the Israelites who didn’t believe Jesus was the Messiah before this?
- What does repentance look like in your life? Why is it necessary?
- Why is baptism important to the salvation process?
Extra Questions
- What is the gift of the Holy Spirit?
- What are some ways you can live out repentance and forgiveness everyday?
Discipleship Questions
- What role does the resurrection of Jesus play in your daily life?
- Who can you talk to this week about the importance of Jesus coming back to life?
Memorize it!
Acts 2:38 Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, each of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Prayer TACOS!
Thanksgiving- What does the resurrection mean for the world? Thank the Lord for that now.
Adoration- What does the resurrection show us about God’s power? Worship Him for that now.
Confess- Have you taken the resurrection for granted? Confess that to the Lord and ask for help living daily for the Lord.
Others- Who needs to hear the message of Jesus and their need for repentance and baptism? Ask the Lord to give you an opportunity to talk to them this week.
Self- Who is someone you need to forgive? Pray that you would forgive just as you have been forgiven.