Gcf Austin

Life Group Questions (4/14/2021): 1. What was your strongest impression from the message: “The Reason for Hope” 2. Pastor Lee Bryant shared this: “The resurrection is the lynchpin of Christianity” and 1 Corinthians 15:14 - "...if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith." (NIV). In your own words, what does the resurrection of Jesus mean to your faith? 3. The reasons for our hope are that we have the right leader and the right promises. Read Matthew 16: 13-18. a. Who do you say that Jesus is? And why does that give you hope? b. What does it mean that Jesus promises that the “gates of hades” will not prevail against His Church? Why does that give hope? 4. Jesus left us with the Holy Spirit in order to fulfill His promises. John 16:7 - “But very truly I tell you, it is for your good that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Advocate (Paraclete) will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you.” Why does the Holy Spirit give us a reason for hope?