Scripture
Mark 16.1–20
Sermon
Our hope for tomorrow
Speaker
Dr. Bruce Nicholls
Sermon Outline
1. The meaningless of life for youth, worldwide, in our secular age. Their longing for peace in the midst of stress, and joy in the midst of uncertainty and fear.
2. The shock of the women at the empty tomb (Mark 16.1–8).
3. Three unique appearances of the risen Jesus on the Day of his Resurrection (verses 9–14).
4. Stories of people who have met the risen Christ:
a) Kamila of Dagestan, North Caucasus, in a dream
b) Ahmed Joktan of Saudi Arabia at the Baptist Tabernacle, Auckland.
5. The message of Jesus Christ for us today: Expect miracles (verses 15–20).
Discussion Questions
1. What is the hope you have for tomorrow?
2. What does the resurrection of Jesus mean to you? What hope does it bring to you?
3. After hearing the stories of people who have met the risen Christ, what stands out to you most?