Reflection Questions For The Easter Weekend

As we are approaching the Easter weekend, I highly encourage us to reflect on questions regarding the person and work of Jesus (death and resurrection) whether if you are doing a personal devotion or in a small group or seeking. I separated the questions into two categories: Theological, and Personal Application. 

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Theological
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1. What is the Gospel - the Good News?
2. Regarding salvation, was it necessary for Jesus to die in order for people's sin to be forgiven? 
3. Explain what redemption is. How does redemption connect to Expiation, Propiation, Reconciliation, Ransom, Justification and Atonement? 
4. How was Jesus the perfect sacrifice?
5. What is "Penal Substitutionary Atonement", and how was that accomplish through Jesus?
6. There is a profound question, I think, by Anselm: Why did God become man? Check out this website for more questions.
7. What does Jesus' resurrection mean? Why is this so significant?
8. How does the resurrection speak to our eternal life in Christ?

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Personal Application
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1. We are saved and made right with God only because of Jesus, not our good deeds. Do you believe that Jesus' death and resurrection were enough to pay for your sins? 
2. Was it fair for Jesus to pay for your sins?
3. What is grace? Do you struggle to understand God's love for you? How should it affect our daily lives?
4. People attempted to explain away the resurrection. Why is that? What is the most compelling evidence of the resurrection?
5. In what ways does the resurrection give you hope and change the way you live?