MESSAGE: Resurrection and Life Date: 11/16/2025
SERIES: I Am
COMMUNICATOR: Pastor Mikey Wall
CHECK-IN & SHARE WINS: What was one highlight from your week? Where have you seen Jesus at work—in your life or in the world around you? Celebrating wins helps fuel God’s mission and inspire others to join in.
WORDS THAT IGNITE: Resurrection Life
- The Greek word: (anástasis zōē), refers to the divine, Spirit-empowered life that flows from Christ’s resurrection — a life that conquers sin, death, and separation from God.
- It’s not just life after death — it’s new life right now, empowered by the same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead (Romans 8:11)
- How will you put this word into action and let it ignite your life this week?
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THINK, DISCUSS, LIVE: These questions are great for personal reflection, group discussion, or both. They’re meant to help you grow in your faith, deepen your connection with your Jesus friends, and live it out in the world around you.
- When you think about death, what feelings or thoughts come up for you? Why do you think it’s such a hard topic to face?
- Read John 11:1-14. Why do you think Jesus waited two days before going to see Lazarus, even though He loved that family?
- Look again at John 11:4. What does it mean that Lazarus’s sickness “happened for the glory of God”? How can something painful or difficult still bring glory to God?
- Give an example from the story of Lazarus, and then share a personal example of a time when God brought something good—or revealed His glory—through a difficult situation in your own life.
- Read John 11:21; 32. Have you ever felt like God didn’t show up when you needed Him most? What did that experience teach you about Him?
- In John 11:25, Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and the life.” What do you think He meant? How does this truth affect your life and faith? What might it mean for people who don’t know Him yet?
- Think of a time where you trusted God even when His timing or plan didn’t make sense? What helps you hold on to faith in those moments?
- Read John 11:33;38. What do you think Jesus was so angry about? How do you think He feels when we walk in a lack of faith?
- What does it look like to live with hope because Jesus has conquered death? How could that change your everyday life?
TAKING NEW GROUND: This week, take new ground by looking at Romans 8:11 and Ephesians 1:20. Think about how Jesus’ resurrection life impacts your everyday living. Here are some ideas:
Pray for a fresh boldness in your faith.
Look for opportunities to live out that bold faith in your everyday moments—at school, at home, and in your relationships.
Be intentional about connecting with both your Jesus friends and your lost friends and share with them the hope and power of the resurrection.
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PRAYER OPTIONS:
- Prayer Partnership: What’s on your heart that we can partner with you and bring it to the Lord?
- 1 & 1: One thing to celebrate, one thing to bring to God.
- Praise Sentences: Short prayers thanking God, then pray for shared needs.
- Prayer Clusters: Groups of 2–3, share requests, pray together, and encourage each other during the week.
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HUNGRY FOR SOME HOPE? THE BIBLE’S SERVING IT FRESH DAILY.
- Read through the New Testament in one year – 1 chapter a day, 5 days a week, plus a bonus passage.
- Find it on the Canvas Church app (“Bible Reading Plan”). Listening option available.
- Read it. Think about it. Live it out.
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CANVAS + Looking for some great content to help you grow in your faith?
Check out Canvas Plus, a totally FREE content streaming platform found exclusively in the Canvas App.
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