We avoid hard realities-especially death-but the Bible is clear; sin seperates us from the living One and brings death.  The empty tomb proves He defeated death, forcing a choice: avoid the truth or surrender to the one who changes everything...His name is Jesus!

OUTLINE:

• Why we avoid truth
• How we avoid truth
• What God has done to make it unavoidable

QUESTIONS:

1. Why do humans avoid thinking about hard things like death? What emotions arise when you think about death? Hebrews 9:27
2. In what ways have you tried to avoid or minimize hard realities in your life? How does the Bible's laser-like focus on death challenge or unsettle you? Romans 1:27
3. If God has given proof through the resurrection, why can belief still feel difficult?  Do you think it was easier for the disciples? Mark 16:9-13
4. How would your life change if you fully lived as though the resurrection were true? John 11:25

SCRIPTURE REFERENCE:

Mark 16:1-13