We Shall Be Like Jesus
(The Glory of The Resurrection)
1 Corinthians 15:35-58
Key Verse: 15:49
“And just as we have borne the likeness of the earthly man, so shall we bear the likeness of the man from heaven.”
1. Read verse 35. Why might people ask these questions? What did Jesus say about the resurrection of the dead? (Jn 5:28,29)
2. Read verse 36. What is the resurrection principle taught here? (Jn 12:24) What was Paul’s attitude toward this principle? (15:31a) What was the disciples’ first reaction to this principle? (Mk 8:31-32) What did Jesus teach? (Mk 8:34b-35)
3. Read verse 37. To what does Paul compare a person’s body? How is the seed that is planted different from the body which grows from it?
4. Read verses 38-41. What does this suggest about the purpose of God in his works of creation? Read verses 42-44a. What is the contrast between the natural body and the spiritual body? How is human glory different from the heavenly glory?
5. Read verses 44b-49. Who are the two Adams? How are they different? What do we receive from each? What promise does God gives us? (49) What does this mean?
6. Read verses 50-54. What is the mystery? Why is it necessary to be changed? How is Jesus’ work different the second time he comes? (Jn 5:28,29) What happens to those who are not Jesus’ people? (Rev 21:8) To those who are?
7. Read verses 55-58. What is the great victory? What is its source? With this assurance of victory how must we live? What is our joy and confidence? (49,57,58)