Stand Firm
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1 Corinthians 15:35-58
Key Verse 54b
then the saying that is written will come true: “Death has been swallowed up in victory.”
1. Read verse 35-38.What are the two questions someone may ask about resurrection? (35)How did Paul correct those with the first question (36-38; Jn 12:24)?How does God give the resurrected body? (38)
2. Read verses 39-44.How did Paul answer their second question in verse 35? (39-41)What is his intent in comparing the earthly bodies and the heavenly bodies?What are the characteristics of the resurrected body? (42-44)?
3. Read verses 45-49.Who are the two Adams and how are they different? (45-48)What does he mean by “a life-giving spirit”?What will our resurrected body be like? (49)
4. Read verses 50-54.Why can’t flesh and blood inherit the kingdom of God? (50, 52b-54a)What is the mystery? (51)What word of God will come true at the resurrection? (54)What does the phrase “Death has been swallowed up in victory” mean?
5. Read verses 55-58.At the resurrection, over what things will we have the victory? (55-56)What is its source? (57)With this promise of sure victory, how must we live now? (58)