Pastor Justin Kendrick explores the profound significance of the resurrection of Jesus as described in Matthew 28, emphasizing that it is not merely a symbolic story but a historical event with transformative implications for our lives. He urges the congregation to recognize that true hope comes from the reality of Jesus rising from the dead, offering a relationship with God that dispels fear and provides purpose. Drawing parallels with the struggles of everyday life, he encourages everyone to confront their disappointments and to place their hope not in uncertain worldly things but in the powerful truth of the resurrection. Ultimately, Pastor Kendrick calls on listeners to take a step of faith towards this hope, assuring them that genuine encounter with Jesus begins with commitment.

What one moment in Jesus’s ministry would you like to have been there for?

• What were the expectations of the women when they went to the tomb? What did they find?

• How did the women respond to the angel’s words and what did their actions lead to?

• Why is the resurrection central to our faith in Christ?

• What do people anchor their hope in? Where have you seen these systems fail in your life?

• What does it mean to have a 'dangerous hope' in your life, and how does that hope differ from the expectations we often set for ourselves?

• How does trusting God instead of these systems change your view on your current struggles or anxieties?

• “Certainty follows commitment.” What step of faith is God calling you to?

• What will change in your life as you live with dangerous hope?

• What steps will you take this week in your personal encounters with God, knowing He often shows up in a way we don’t expect?

• Pray for the courage to embrace hope in difficult times.

• Ask God to help you anchor your hope in Him alone.

• Seek guidance in areas of life where you struggle with fear and uncertainty.

• Intercede for those who may feel hopeless and need to encounter the love of Christ.

Jesus fulfilled over 300 Old Testament passages. Spend time reading these passages and their corresponding fulfillment in the gospels.

• As you meditate on these verses, what conclusion do you come to?

• How does this conviction intersect with your current life situation?

• How will having this hope change how you will live your life this week?

Genesis 3:15 Matthew 1:18

Genesis 22:18 Matthew 1:1

Psalm 78:1–2 Matthew 13:3, 13-15

Zechariah 9:9 Matthew 21:6-9

Zechariah 11:12-13 Matthew 27:3-5

Isaiah 53:1-3 Matthew 27:21-23

Isaiah 7:13-14 Matthew 1:18-25

Genesis 49:10 Matthew 1:3

Micah 5:1-2 Matthew 2:1-12

2 Samuel 7:12-16 Matthew 1:6

Psalm 22 Matthew 27:32-44

Number 21:9 John 3:14–18

Leviticus 17:11 Matthew 26:28

Isaiah 53:10-12 John 20:1-18

Psalm 16:9-11 Acts 2:31