Of First Importance

Overwhelmed by life’s headlines? 1 Corinthians 15 points to the news that truly matters: Jesus is risen! Receive Even though we live in an information-saturated world, we don’t have to be overwhelmed and distracted by all the news and headlines fighting for our attention. The apostle Paul wanted to remind the Corinthian church not to lose sight of what truly matters in life. The greatest good news of Jesus’ sacrificial death and resurrection is “Of First Importance”! No matter what time of the year it is, it’s always a good time to ponder and rejoice that Jesus overcame sin and death. He is risen! He is risen indeed! Reflect Read the verses connected with this episode below. As you reflect on the Scripture, what stands out to you? 1 Corinthians 15:3-8 Acts 1 How does 1 Corinthians 15:3-8 help you better understand why Jesus’ sacrificial death and resurrection is so crucial to our Christian faith? How does 1 Corinthians 15:3-8 help you celebrate the greatest good news of Jesus’ resurrection not just at Easter time but all throughout the year? Acts 1:3 describes various times Jesus appeared to His disciples after His resurrection. How can this truth strengthen your faith that Jesus truly has overcome sin and death? Jesus promised to send the Holy Spirit to His disciples in Acts 1:4 , 8 to help them be His witnesses to the ends of the earth. How can this inspire you as you seek to share the good news of Jesus with others? Respond (Use this prayer to start a conversation with God) “Dear Jesus, thank You that You died for my sins, rose from the dead, and You conquered sin and death. Help me to remember and celebrate Your glorious resurrection all throughout the year. Help me to be Holy Spirt–led as I share Your good news with others. Discover more about the topics in this episode with these recommended resources Mentioned in this episode: Immerse: The Reading Bible: Messiah - Listen: It Is Finished.- Read: Thinking About Resurrection - Hunting for Resurrection Hope - A Joyful Easter: 7-day Devotional Reading Plan - Watch: Jesus, the Resurrection - Daily Devotion Jerusalem – The Cost of Forgiveness

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Of First Importance is an episode from Discover the Word Podcast by Our Daily Bread Ministries.

This episode is 65:24 long.

This episode was published on Apr 5, 2026.

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