Jesus' Triumph Over Death

JESUS’ TRIUMPH OVER DEATH

Lesson 1 – Ideas about Life After Death

Some people believe that death is the end of life.
Others believe in life after death.

Examples from Jesus' Ministry:

The Widow’s Son at Nain (Luke 7:11-16)
Jesus Raised Jairus’ Daughter (Luke 8:40-42, 49-56)
Raising of Lazarus (John 11:1-44)

Lesson 2 – Teaching About Life and Death

Jesus has authority over life and death.

Lesson 3 – The Resurrection of Jesus (Luke 24:1-48)

The Women at the Tomb (Luke 24:1-12)

Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary (mother of James), and others found the tomb empty.
They saw two angels who said Jesus had risen.
Peter and John found the tomb empty with mixed emotions (John 20:3-10).

The Disciples in the Upper Room

Jesus appeared to the disciples and proved He was alive by eating with them.

The Two on the Road to Emmaus (Luke 24:13-53)

Two disciples recognized Jesus when He broke bread with them.

Lesson 4 – The Meaning of Christ’s Resurrection for Early Christians

Peter explained the resurrection to the crowd on Pentecost (Acts 2:22-36).
Paul taught about the resurrection body (1 Corinthians 15:1-58).

Lesson 5 – What Christians Believe About Jesus’ Resurrection

Jesus’ resurrection confirms He is the Messiah and shows God’s power over evil.

Lesson 6 – What Christians Believe About Life After Death

Beliefs on the Spirit and Body After Death

Humans have a spirit that survives physical death (2 Corinthians 5:1-8).

Lesson 7 – Beliefs About Life After Death in Other Religions

Zambian Tradition

Honored individuals may become ancestral spirits.

Lesson 7 – Beliefs About Life After Death in Other Religions

Zambian Tradition

By death, a person may become an ancestral spirit, especially if they had children and died honorably.
Childless people may become wandering spirits, which can cause harm.
Traits of the deceased can appear in a new life.

Hinduism

Hindus believe in reincarnation, where the soul is reborn into a new body.
The actions in one’s life (karma) influence the form of the next life.
The ultimate goal is to achieve moksha, liberation from the cycle of rebirth.

Buddhism

Buddhism also teaches the concept of reincarnation.
Life is seen as a cycle of suffering (samsara) which can be broken through enlightenment.
Rebirth depends on the karma accumulated from previous lives.

Islam

Muslims believe in life after death, where the soul is judged by Allah.
The soul either enters paradise or faces punishment in hell based on their deeds during life.

Hinduism

Hindu Beliefs on Life After Death

Hindus believe in reincarnation, where the soul is reborn into a new body.
The actions in one’s life (karma) influence the form of the next life.
The ultimate goal is to achieve moksha, liberation from the cycle of rebirth.

Lesson 7 – Beliefs About Life After Death in Other Religions

Buddhism

Buddhism also teaches the concept of reincarnation.
Life is seen as a cycle of suffering (samsara), which can be broken through enlightenment.
Rebirth depends on the karma accumulated from previous lives.

Islam

Muslims believe in life after death, where the soul is judged by Allah.
The soul either enters paradise or faces punishment in hell based on their deeds during life.