1) Lessons from Creation – vv36-41 - Different Kinds & Radical Transformation Seeds undergo radical transformation to become what God designs them to be – vv36-38. Earthly bodies have different kinds of flesh each suited for their enviornment. -v39. There is a radical difference between earthly & heavenly bodies – v40. Heavenly bodies have differences in glory - v41. 2) So it is with our resurrection bodies – v42-44 - Different Kinds & Radical Transformation. The body is sown in… The body is raised in… -Perishable -Imperishable -Dishonor -Honor/Glory -Weakness -Power The body sown is… The body raised is… -Natural -Spiritual Preparing your heart for the sermon: -What were the Corinthians asking? What were they really doubting? -How does a seed growing into a plant/tree relate to bodily resurrection? -What do we learn about God's creative power by observing the different earthly and heavenly bodies? -Other passages:Gen 1; Ps 8; Rom 8:18-30; 1 Cor 1:18 -2:16; 2 Cor 4:16-5:10; Phil 3:21;Rev 21:1-6
Digging Deeper: -How do you envision your future resurrection body? Do you grasp how different and awesome it will be? -In what areas are you tempted to doubt God's power or wisdom? What shall you do? -How does remembering our hope help us follow Christ now? -What will it be life to worship Christ with no weakness or sin?
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Jathan Newton was born and raised in Indianapolis. God saved Jathan at a young age through the preaching of the gospel and instruction of his parents. He received a B.S. in Civil Engineering at Purdue University where he met and married Melissa. During Jathan’s college years,...
