The Comeback

Hope Through the Resurrection: Our Refuge in Christ

Bible Passage: Psalm 16:8–11

Every year one of my highlights is the easter Egg Hunt here at Central I enjoy hiding them with you guys and making. But I really like getting them with my boys. They are not the best hunters even though our name is Hunter. I have to admit one part I soo look forward to is parent tax. Why do we all love these little eggs so much because of what comes out of them. We Love them because our hope is that they will be empty at end of the Day. The Hope of enjoying what came out.

Summary: In Psalm 16:8-11, David expresses his confidence in the Lord as his protector and the source of true joy, emphasizing the promise of eternal life and the resurrection.

Application: This Psalm teaches teens that they can find hope and assurance in Jesus, even when challenges arise. It encourages them to turn to Christ for their fears and anxieties, knowing that He holds the keys to eternal life and will never abandon them.

Teaching: This sermon could teach that Jesus' resurrection is the foundation of our faith and provides a promise of our own resurrection. It will help teens understand the importance of trusting in Jesus as a safe harbor in life's storms.

How this passage could point to Christ: Throughout Scripture, Christ is the fulfillment of God's promise of resurrection and eternal life. In the New Testament, His own resurrection serves as the ultimate assurance that those who follow Him will receive eternal joy in God’s presence.

Big Idea: Jesus' resurrection transforms our fears into hope, assuring believers of eternal joy and security in Him.

Recommended Study: As you prepare this sermon, consider examining the Hebrew context of Psalm 16 and how it parallels with New Testament teachings on resurrection. Use your Logos library to look into commentaries that explore David's understanding of life after death and how that expectation is fulfilled in Christ. Additionally, exploring the Septuagint's translation might offer insights into early Jewish interpretations of resurrection.

1. Positioned in Presence

Psalm 16:8

Perhaps focus on the steadfastness that David exhibits by setting the Lord always before him. You could suggest to teens that by keeping Christ as their constant focus, they, too, can feel unshaken despite the storms around them. Relate this to Jesus’ resurrection, which underscores His power over circumstances and His reliability as a refuge.

2. Promise of Presence

Psalm 16:9-10

You could examine the joy and security that David describes due to his trust in God, a joy that finds ultimate expression in Jesus’ resurrection. Perhaps teach that because Jesus did not see corruption but rose again, we have a guarantee of hope that transcends the grave, encouraging teens to find their joy in Christ rather than worldly things.

3. Pathway to Pleasure

Psalm 16:11

You may want to discuss the path of life that God reveals, culminating in fullness of joy and pleasures forevermore in His presence. Encourage teens to envision their lives in the context of eternal hope granted by the resurrection. Suggest that in Christ, the path of life is transformed, ensuring eternal delight that begins now and lasts forever.