The facts related to the resurrection of Jesus are mentioned by the apostle Paul in his letter to the Corinthians. Included in his “proof” is the fact that more than 500 people witnessed the resurrected Jesus. That’s a lot of people and great validation to what seemed a bizarre story to some.

After Paul listed all of the people who witnessed the resurrected Jesus, he threw himself in last as a witness of the event.

• Which of the encounters Jesus had with people on Paul’s list do you find the most compelling? Why? (Students may comment on the large number who saw Him at one time, or the fact that Paul was such an adamant nonbeliever prior to his Damascus road experience.)

Have students look up today’s memory verse, “By his power God raised the Lord from the dead, and he will raise us also” (1 Corinthians 6:14).

Ask your students to write the following on an index card or piece of paper: God raised the Lord from the dead, and He will raise ______ , also (1 Corinthians 6:14). Encourage each student to write their name in the blank on their index card.

• In times of uncertainty like what we’ve been facing with the coronavirus, how can these words encourage us? (Allow students to share; some may mention finding it comforting that God is in control over death, that He has a plan and future for us, etc.)

Make yourself available to meet with any student who expresses a desire to talk with someone about salvation. Use this week as an opportunity to get more directly connected with your students via emails, texts, and/or video chats. Challenge your students to reach out to their friends using these methods to share the Gospel. Encourage them in the fact that this unprecedented circumstance is a unique opportunity where people are open to the Gospel as never before.

Close by having students watch the following Chris Tomlin song video with lyrics [4:13]:
Chris Tomlin – Resurrection Power

End your time together thanking Jesus for His resurrection and the life it brings to us.