The Creed

Finding Hope When Life Is Hard

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Message Summary

This week, we remember the impact and significance of Jesus’ death and resurrection as we celebrate Easter.

If life feels chaotic or confusing, you can have hope that Jesus is with you—and He understands.

Key Scripture

For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard. Yet God, in his grace, freely makes us right in his sight. He did this through Christ Jesus when he freed us from the penalty for our sins. For God presented Jesus as the sacrifice for sin. ...
Romans 3:23-25 NLT

But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.
Isaiah 53:5 NIV

Additional Scriptures

Learn more about the Apostles’ Creed

Read a line-by-line explanation of the Apostles’ Creed at: www.go2.lc/thecreed

Start talking. Find a conversation starter for your group.

Share a favorite Easter memory, or something you enjoyed about celebrating Easter this year.

Start thinking. Ask a question to get your group thinking.

Did you have any expectations for God going into Easter? Do you have any new perspectives now?
Read Romans 3:23-25 and Isaiah 53:5. How have you experienced grace and healing through Jesus?

Start sharing. Choose a question to create openness.

Share about a time when you felt stuck in a situation that felt urgent or heavy. How did you experience God during that time, and how can that encourage you the next time you experience trials?
Are you currently experiencing something challenging? Talk about it openly and spend time praying together.

Start praying. Be bold and pray with power.

Heavenly Father, we believe that Jesus was crucified, died, and rose again. Thank You that, through His sacrifice, we are made whole and complete. We don’t take this gift lightly. Please help us to experience full life in light of Jesus’ resurrection. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Start doing. Commit to a step and live it out this week.

Make it a habit to pray for one another throughout the week. You might pair up with someone else in your LifeGroup or share requests in a group chat.
Start the Bible Plan The Easter Story using Plans With Friends: www.go2.lc/easterstory
Consider how you could love others by serving on the weekend (www.life.church/serving) or with a Local Mission Partner (www.life.church/localmissions).