Dive deeper into the message with these discussion questions!
Why do you think stories have the power to move us so deeply, even fictional ones like Cinderella?
What makes the story of Jesus different from every other story ever told?
What story have you been telling yourself about your life, and how might Jesus be offering you a new one?
Pastor Chip makes the argument that if the story of Jesus isn’t true, it shouldn’t exist today. What does that statement mean to you? How does it challenge or affirm what you believe?
Cinderella was covered in ashes, unwanted, and overlooked. Yet, she was chosen. In what ways does that reflect how God sees and calls people who feel messy, broken, or forgotten?
How does the imagery of Jesus pursuing His bride (the Church) change or deepen your understanding of God’s love?
Do you struggle to believe that you are forgiven and fully accepted by God? What would it look like to rest in the finished work of Jesus?
According to 1 Cor. 15:3-17, Paul says that if Christ has not been raised, our faith is useless and we are still in our sins. What does that tell you about the significance of Easter?
Jesus said, “It is finished.” What do you think He meant? What might that mean for your past, your failures, or your striving?
What’s one thing you might be trying to “finish” on your own that Jesus already accomplished on the cross?
If God is inviting you into a new story, what would it take to say yes?
What is one question or hesitation you still have about Jesus or Christianity? What would it take to explore it honestly?
If the cross and resurrection are true, if what Jesus said was true—that it is finished—what’s one way you can live differently this week because of that truth?
How can you carry the story of Easter into your everyday conversations, decisions, or relationships this week?
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