Mary Magdalene went to the tomb on Easter Sunday and found it empty. She informed Peter and John, who went to the tomb to investigate. They saw the burial cloths but did not understand that Jesus had risen from the dead. Mary stayed at the tomb weeping and encountered the risen Jesus, who called her by name. Jesus told Mary to share the news of his resurrection with the disciples and that he would ascend to the Father.
The document provides an overview of the Easter Sunday sermon given at First Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi. It includes 3 key points:
1) Mary Magdalene was the first to discover Jesus' empty tomb on Easter morning and informed Peter and John. She did not initially recognize Jesus when he appeared to her.
2) Peter and John inspected the empty tomb and found the burial cloths intact, indicating the body was not stolen but resurrected.
3) Jesus appeared to Mary Magdalene and the disciples over 40 days, proving his resurrection through many convincing proofs before ascending to heaven.
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This sermon discusses the biblical story of Bartimaeus, a blind beggar who calls out to Jesus as he is passing through Jericho. It uses Bartimaeus' journey from hopelessness to having his sight restored as an example of what it means to truly be with Jesus. The sermon encourages listeners to reflect on whether they may be spiritually blind and in need of Jesus, just as Bartimaeus was physically blind but came to have faith in Jesus' power to heal him.
Jesus rested by a well in Sychar, Samaria where he spoke to a Samaritan woman who came to draw water. They discussed her marital history and religious beliefs. Jesus revealed to her that he was the Messiah, and that true worship does not depend on location but is defined by spirit and truth. The woman then told others in her town about Jesus.
This document discusses the importance and blessings of rising early to spend time with God. It provides many biblical examples of faithful men like Abraham, Moses, and Jesus who rose early to pray. The main points are:
- Christians should strive to wake up early each morning for fellowship with God, as the early hours provide special blessings and spiritual nourishment.
- Many great men of faith from the Bible made a regular practice of rising before dawn to meet with God, and Christians should follow their example.
- Those who rise late miss out on vital spiritual sustenance, as evidenced by the Israelites who could not gather manna after the sun rose.
- The early morning provides the best time for activities like
The document is a summary of the Gospel of John chapter 1 verses 19-36 from a church in Jackson, Mississippi. It includes commentary on John the Baptist's testimony about Jesus and Jesus being identified as the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. Links and quotes are provided for further biblical context. Major Jewish holidays are also listed, with some noting potential connections to the rapture and second coming of Jesus.
This document is a summary of chapters 13 through 17 of the Book of John from the New Living Translation of the Bible. It discusses Jesus washing his disciples' feet, predicting his betrayal by Judas, promising the Holy Spirit, predicting Peter's denial, establishing himself as the true vine and source of fruitfulness, and promising that the Holy Spirit will guide the disciples into truth after he departs. The summary is provided over 12 pages with scripture passages from each chapter.
Jesus tells Pilate that he is indeed a king, having been born for that purpose. He says he came to bring truth to the world, and that all who love the truth will recognize his words are true. The passage then describes a poll finding that most Americans are familiar with Christian teachings but their beliefs are unlikely to change. It then describes Jesus' encounter with a Samaritan woman at a well, where he reveals details of her personal life and tells her he can give her living water to satisfy her deepest needs.
Jesus' brothers urged him to go to Jerusalem for the Feast of Tabernacles, but he initially stayed in Galilee. Later, he went secretly to the feast and began teaching in the temple courts halfway through. His teachings provoked questions about his learning, which he said came from God. On the last and greatest day of the feast, Jesus proclaimed that whoever believes in him will have rivers of living water flowing from within, referring to the Holy Spirit.
The document provides an overview of the Easter Sunday sermon given at First Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi. It includes 3 key points:
1) Mary Magdalene was the first to discover Jesus' empty tomb on Easter morning and informed Peter and John. She did not initially recognize Jesus when he appeared to her.
2) Peter and John inspected the empty tomb and found the burial cloths intact, indicating the body was not stolen but resurrected.
3) Jesus appeared to Mary Magdalene and the disciples over 40 days, proving his resurrection through many convincing proofs before ascending to heaven.
10 02 being with jesus what do you want mk 10 46-52SSMC
This sermon discusses the biblical story of Bartimaeus, a blind beggar who calls out to Jesus as he is passing through Jericho. It uses Bartimaeus' journey from hopelessness to having his sight restored as an example of what it means to truly be with Jesus. The sermon encourages listeners to reflect on whether they may be spiritually blind and in need of Jesus, just as Bartimaeus was physically blind but came to have faith in Jesus' power to heal him.
Jesus rested by a well in Sychar, Samaria where he spoke to a Samaritan woman who came to draw water. They discussed her marital history and religious beliefs. Jesus revealed to her that he was the Messiah, and that true worship does not depend on location but is defined by spirit and truth. The woman then told others in her town about Jesus.
This document discusses the importance and blessings of rising early to spend time with God. It provides many biblical examples of faithful men like Abraham, Moses, and Jesus who rose early to pray. The main points are:
- Christians should strive to wake up early each morning for fellowship with God, as the early hours provide special blessings and spiritual nourishment.
- Many great men of faith from the Bible made a regular practice of rising before dawn to meet with God, and Christians should follow their example.
- Those who rise late miss out on vital spiritual sustenance, as evidenced by the Israelites who could not gather manna after the sun rose.
- The early morning provides the best time for activities like
The document is a summary of the Gospel of John chapter 1 verses 19-36 from a church in Jackson, Mississippi. It includes commentary on John the Baptist's testimony about Jesus and Jesus being identified as the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. Links and quotes are provided for further biblical context. Major Jewish holidays are also listed, with some noting potential connections to the rapture and second coming of Jesus.
This document is a summary of chapters 13 through 17 of the Book of John from the New Living Translation of the Bible. It discusses Jesus washing his disciples' feet, predicting his betrayal by Judas, promising the Holy Spirit, predicting Peter's denial, establishing himself as the true vine and source of fruitfulness, and promising that the Holy Spirit will guide the disciples into truth after he departs. The summary is provided over 12 pages with scripture passages from each chapter.
Jesus tells Pilate that he is indeed a king, having been born for that purpose. He says he came to bring truth to the world, and that all who love the truth will recognize his words are true. The passage then describes a poll finding that most Americans are familiar with Christian teachings but their beliefs are unlikely to change. It then describes Jesus' encounter with a Samaritan woman at a well, where he reveals details of her personal life and tells her he can give her living water to satisfy her deepest needs.
Jesus' brothers urged him to go to Jerusalem for the Feast of Tabernacles, but he initially stayed in Galilee. Later, he went secretly to the feast and began teaching in the temple courts halfway through. His teachings provoked questions about his learning, which he said came from God. On the last and greatest day of the feast, Jesus proclaimed that whoever believes in him will have rivers of living water flowing from within, referring to the Holy Spirit.
The document provides an overview and analysis of Numbers 21:4-9 and John 3:1-17. It summarizes that:
1) Numbers 21 describes God sending fiery serpents to punish the Israelites for complaining, and commanding Moses to lift up a bronze serpent so those who looked at it would live;
2) Jesus references this story in teaching Nicodemus about being "born again" through believing in the Son of Man being lifted up, just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness;
3) Jesus' crucifixion fulfills this symbolism, as He was lifted up so that all who believe in Him will have eternal life and be saved from the penalty
The document discusses the concept of being "born again" as described in a conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus. Jesus tells Nicodemus that one must be born again or born of the Spirit to enter God's kingdom. He compares this to how the Israelites were saved by looking upon the bronze serpent to be healed of snake bites. Jesus says that just as He will be lifted up, one must believe in Him to gain eternal life, not through works but by God's grace. The document analyzes what it means to be born again through faith in Christ alone.
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The document contains passages from the book of John discussing Jesus' refusal to attend the Feast of Booths, instead saying his time had not yet come. It also discusses Jesus offering "living water" to believers and referring to the Holy Spirit, which would be given after his glorification. The passages examine Jesus' teachings on not judging by appearances and the Pharisees' plans to seize him.
This document provides biographical information about Oswald Chambers and introduces his daily devotional My Utmost for His Highest. It describes how Chambers was a Scottish minister and teacher in the early 20th century. It explains that the daily readings in the devotional were compiled from his lectures and talks given in various settings. The introductory passages seek to convey that Chambers' teachings have endured and can continue to bring inspiration from the Holy Spirit to readers.
Jesus tells Nicodemus, a Pharisee and Jewish ruler, that no one can enter God's kingdom unless they are born again. Nicodemus does not understand how this is possible, thinking it means being physically born a second time. Jesus explains that it means being spiritually cleansed and regenerated by the Holy Spirit. While Nicodemus was religious and educated, Jesus implies this is not enough for salvation and one must be spiritually transformed from the inside out to see heaven.
This document discusses who Jesus Christ is according to Christianity. It describes how Jesus claimed to be God based on statements he made and things he did, such as performing miracles. Jesus' followers, enemies, and even demons recognized his divinity. The Bible confirms Jesus' claim that he is the Son of God. The conclusion is that Jesus is both fully God and fully human, with both a divine and human nature united in one person. Believers are challenged to accept Jesus as the Lord and ruler of their lives.
“I learned to love Jesus more than my own parents” That is Jesus, the son of Mary the word of truth about” (which they are in dispute.” (Qur’ân 19:34 Jesus has been mentioned by name 25 times in the Qur’ân while Prophet Muhammad has been mentioned by name just five times. Additionally, the nineteenth chapter of the Qur’ân was named after the Virgin “Mary” while there is no chapter in the Qur’ân bearing the name of Prophet Muhammad’s mother, any of his wives or daughters. It is also noteworthy that Mary is the only woman mentioned by name in the Qur’ân. She is described in the most .honorable way as one chosen and favored over all women : Allāh says And [mention] when the angels said, “O Mary, indeed” Allāh has chosen you and purified you and chosen you ( 3:42 ) “.above the women of the worlds It is also noteworthy that Mary is the only woman .mentioned by name in the noble Qur’ân And the Qur’ân mentions that fair-minded Christians are : closest to the Muslims You will find the nearest of them in affection to the believers” those who say, "We are Christians." That is because among them are priests and monks and because they are not arrogant.” (5:82)
- Jesus' brothers urged Him to go to the Feast of Tabernacles in Jerusalem to promote His ministry, but Jesus said His time had not yet come. He later went in secret. At the feast, Jesus taught in the temple courts, angering the Jewish leaders by claiming His teachings came from God. On the last day, Jesus offered living water to anyone who believes in Him, referring to the Holy Spirit. The people were divided in their responses to Jesus.
The document discusses spiritual experiences that people had confirming Sun Myung Moon's claim to being the Second Coming of Christ. It describes how in Pyongyang in 1946, after Moon gave a sermon, a woman prayed and received a revelation that Moon was the Christ. It also describes how in the 1950s in a labor camp, Moon's devotion moved the spirit world to send revelations to people directing them to follow Moon. Additionally, it recounts spiritual experiences people had seeing Jesus standing behind Moon or receiving messages confirming Moon's mission.
1. Jesus sees a man blind from birth and heals him by making mud, putting it on his eyes, and telling him to wash in the Pool of Siloam. The man comes back seeing.
2. Neighbors question if it is the same man, while others doubt. The Pharisees question the man about how his eyes were opened and on what day, as it was the Sabbath.
3. The Pharisees are divided on whether Jesus is from God. Jesus later finds the man and asks if he believes in the Son of Man, revealing himself as the one speaking to him.
1. Peter writes this letter to encourage Christians facing persecution who are scattered across various regions.
2. He reminds them that through faith in Jesus Christ, they have been born again and given a living hope - an eternal inheritance in heaven that is protected by God's power.
3. Christians can rejoice in their salvation despite trials, as enduring trials confirms the genuineness of their faith in God.
The document discusses spiritual experiences related to Sun Myung Moon and his teachings. It describes visions and revelations that people had confirming Moon as the Second Coming of Christ. It shares stories of people in the spirit world guiding others to Moon to receive revelation and of Moon spiritually communicating with and moving people during his teachings. The document suggests Moon fulfilled the role of the Third Adam as the embodiment of God and True Parent of humanity through establishing the Holy Marriage blessing.
Mark 7, The problem of evil, tradition, ceremonial washing of hands, Jews rej...Valley Bible Fellowship
Mark 7, The problem of evil, tradition, ceremonial washing of hands, Jews rejected, signs wonders miracles, all foods are kosher, thoughts, Tyre, dogs, Decapolis
The document summarizes a teaching on Mark 7:1-23 from the Bible. It discusses how Jesus rebukes Pharisees and scribes for prioritizing man-made traditions over God's commands. Jesus says what defiles a person comes from within, not external actions. The teaching emphasizes that everyone's heart is sinful and only Jesus can cleanse hearts through faith. Believers must guard their heart spiritually as they do their physical body.
This document discusses Jesus' statement "I am the Son of God" from John 10:36 and the Jewish leaders' reaction to try and slander and stone him. It provides context from other passages where Jesus identifies himself as the Son of Man, Messiah, Son of God, and Bread of Life. Despite Jesus' many clear statements and miracles testifying to who he is, the Jewish leaders rejected him and tried to discredit him by calling him demon-possessed and mad, showing that people today also try to fit Jesus into false religions or redefine him.
This document is an introduction to a book about the author's experiences visiting heaven. It provides background on the author's life before becoming a Christian, including being raised Catholic but straying from faith in college. It then details how the author was selected for a special training course at his job where he was seated next to a Christian coworker, John Keen. Over the weeks, the author comes to see John is not strange as presumed but rather likable. The book is divided into chapters covering the author's life before faith, two visits to heaven, supernatural guidance, and rescue by an angel.
This Christmas celebration service focused on the child Jesus and his role as Savior according to the Bible passage Luke 1:26-38. The service discussed how Jesus was born special, to be a Savior and servant for all people. It also shared the story of a prison warden at Angola Prison in Louisiana who transformed the prison through moral rehabilitation programs and distributing Bibles to prisoners. The service emphasized that all people are born into a life sentence of sin but that Jesus can set people free from this prison and transform their lives through accepting him.
John was supposed to stay with Jesus. He had prepared his disciples to attend the Messiah. He should have sent them to Jesus. But unfortunately they never followed Jesus except two.
John was supposed to be the greatest after Jesus. But he betrayed Jesus and became the least of least in the Kingdom of Heaven.
John was very respected in Israel, if he had followed Jesus, then the Scribes and Pharisees would have also come to Jesus and accept Jesus.
Tragically, John’s disbelief in Jesus, led to the disbelief of the Scribes and Pharisees and ultimately became one of the main causes of our Lord Jesus’ crucifixion.
This document provides a summary of a sermon on John 6:1-71 about Jesus feeding the 5,000. The key points are:
1. Jesus performs the miracle of multiplying 5 loaves of bread and 2 fish to feed over 5,000 people, demonstrating His power and identifying Himself as the "bread of life."
2. When the crowds try to make Jesus king by force, He withdraws, showing that His kingdom is not of this world.
3. Jesus further establishes His divine authority by walking on water and calming a storm, telling His disciples "It is I; don't be afraid."
4. In response to the crowds seeking Him, Jesus teaches that
- Mary Magdalene went to the tomb on Easter morning and found it empty, then told the disciples. Peter and another disciple went to the tomb and also found it empty.
- Mary was weeping at the tomb when she encountered Jesus, though she did not recognize him at first. When Jesus said her name, she realized it was him.
- Jesus then told Mary to share the good news of his resurrection with the disciples. He had conquered sin and death through his resurrection.
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The document provides an overview and analysis of Numbers 21:4-9 and John 3:1-17. It summarizes that:
1) Numbers 21 describes God sending fiery serpents to punish the Israelites for complaining, and commanding Moses to lift up a bronze serpent so those who looked at it would live;
2) Jesus references this story in teaching Nicodemus about being "born again" through believing in the Son of Man being lifted up, just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness;
3) Jesus' crucifixion fulfills this symbolism, as He was lifted up so that all who believe in Him will have eternal life and be saved from the penalty
The document discusses the concept of being "born again" as described in a conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus. Jesus tells Nicodemus that one must be born again or born of the Spirit to enter God's kingdom. He compares this to how the Israelites were saved by looking upon the bronze serpent to be healed of snake bites. Jesus says that just as He will be lifted up, one must believe in Him to gain eternal life, not through works but by God's grace. The document analyzes what it means to be born again through faith in Christ alone.
John 7, Time Is Not Yet, Division, Receiving the Spirit, Jesus in Scriptures,...Valley Bible Fellowship
The document contains passages from the book of John discussing Jesus' refusal to attend the Feast of Booths, instead saying his time had not yet come. It also discusses Jesus offering "living water" to believers and referring to the Holy Spirit, which would be given after his glorification. The passages examine Jesus' teachings on not judging by appearances and the Pharisees' plans to seize him.
This document provides biographical information about Oswald Chambers and introduces his daily devotional My Utmost for His Highest. It describes how Chambers was a Scottish minister and teacher in the early 20th century. It explains that the daily readings in the devotional were compiled from his lectures and talks given in various settings. The introductory passages seek to convey that Chambers' teachings have endured and can continue to bring inspiration from the Holy Spirit to readers.
Jesus tells Nicodemus, a Pharisee and Jewish ruler, that no one can enter God's kingdom unless they are born again. Nicodemus does not understand how this is possible, thinking it means being physically born a second time. Jesus explains that it means being spiritually cleansed and regenerated by the Holy Spirit. While Nicodemus was religious and educated, Jesus implies this is not enough for salvation and one must be spiritually transformed from the inside out to see heaven.
This document discusses who Jesus Christ is according to Christianity. It describes how Jesus claimed to be God based on statements he made and things he did, such as performing miracles. Jesus' followers, enemies, and even demons recognized his divinity. The Bible confirms Jesus' claim that he is the Son of God. The conclusion is that Jesus is both fully God and fully human, with both a divine and human nature united in one person. Believers are challenged to accept Jesus as the Lord and ruler of their lives.
“I learned to love Jesus more than my own parents” That is Jesus, the son of Mary the word of truth about” (which they are in dispute.” (Qur’ân 19:34 Jesus has been mentioned by name 25 times in the Qur’ân while Prophet Muhammad has been mentioned by name just five times. Additionally, the nineteenth chapter of the Qur’ân was named after the Virgin “Mary” while there is no chapter in the Qur’ân bearing the name of Prophet Muhammad’s mother, any of his wives or daughters. It is also noteworthy that Mary is the only woman mentioned by name in the Qur’ân. She is described in the most .honorable way as one chosen and favored over all women : Allāh says And [mention] when the angels said, “O Mary, indeed” Allāh has chosen you and purified you and chosen you ( 3:42 ) “.above the women of the worlds It is also noteworthy that Mary is the only woman .mentioned by name in the noble Qur’ân And the Qur’ân mentions that fair-minded Christians are : closest to the Muslims You will find the nearest of them in affection to the believers” those who say, "We are Christians." That is because among them are priests and monks and because they are not arrogant.” (5:82)
- Jesus' brothers urged Him to go to the Feast of Tabernacles in Jerusalem to promote His ministry, but Jesus said His time had not yet come. He later went in secret. At the feast, Jesus taught in the temple courts, angering the Jewish leaders by claiming His teachings came from God. On the last day, Jesus offered living water to anyone who believes in Him, referring to the Holy Spirit. The people were divided in their responses to Jesus.
The document discusses spiritual experiences that people had confirming Sun Myung Moon's claim to being the Second Coming of Christ. It describes how in Pyongyang in 1946, after Moon gave a sermon, a woman prayed and received a revelation that Moon was the Christ. It also describes how in the 1950s in a labor camp, Moon's devotion moved the spirit world to send revelations to people directing them to follow Moon. Additionally, it recounts spiritual experiences people had seeing Jesus standing behind Moon or receiving messages confirming Moon's mission.
1. Jesus sees a man blind from birth and heals him by making mud, putting it on his eyes, and telling him to wash in the Pool of Siloam. The man comes back seeing.
2. Neighbors question if it is the same man, while others doubt. The Pharisees question the man about how his eyes were opened and on what day, as it was the Sabbath.
3. The Pharisees are divided on whether Jesus is from God. Jesus later finds the man and asks if he believes in the Son of Man, revealing himself as the one speaking to him.
1. Peter writes this letter to encourage Christians facing persecution who are scattered across various regions.
2. He reminds them that through faith in Jesus Christ, they have been born again and given a living hope - an eternal inheritance in heaven that is protected by God's power.
3. Christians can rejoice in their salvation despite trials, as enduring trials confirms the genuineness of their faith in God.
The document discusses spiritual experiences related to Sun Myung Moon and his teachings. It describes visions and revelations that people had confirming Moon as the Second Coming of Christ. It shares stories of people in the spirit world guiding others to Moon to receive revelation and of Moon spiritually communicating with and moving people during his teachings. The document suggests Moon fulfilled the role of the Third Adam as the embodiment of God and True Parent of humanity through establishing the Holy Marriage blessing.
Mark 7, The problem of evil, tradition, ceremonial washing of hands, Jews rej...Valley Bible Fellowship
Mark 7, The problem of evil, tradition, ceremonial washing of hands, Jews rejected, signs wonders miracles, all foods are kosher, thoughts, Tyre, dogs, Decapolis
The document summarizes a teaching on Mark 7:1-23 from the Bible. It discusses how Jesus rebukes Pharisees and scribes for prioritizing man-made traditions over God's commands. Jesus says what defiles a person comes from within, not external actions. The teaching emphasizes that everyone's heart is sinful and only Jesus can cleanse hearts through faith. Believers must guard their heart spiritually as they do their physical body.
This document discusses Jesus' statement "I am the Son of God" from John 10:36 and the Jewish leaders' reaction to try and slander and stone him. It provides context from other passages where Jesus identifies himself as the Son of Man, Messiah, Son of God, and Bread of Life. Despite Jesus' many clear statements and miracles testifying to who he is, the Jewish leaders rejected him and tried to discredit him by calling him demon-possessed and mad, showing that people today also try to fit Jesus into false religions or redefine him.
This document is an introduction to a book about the author's experiences visiting heaven. It provides background on the author's life before becoming a Christian, including being raised Catholic but straying from faith in college. It then details how the author was selected for a special training course at his job where he was seated next to a Christian coworker, John Keen. Over the weeks, the author comes to see John is not strange as presumed but rather likable. The book is divided into chapters covering the author's life before faith, two visits to heaven, supernatural guidance, and rescue by an angel.
This Christmas celebration service focused on the child Jesus and his role as Savior according to the Bible passage Luke 1:26-38. The service discussed how Jesus was born special, to be a Savior and servant for all people. It also shared the story of a prison warden at Angola Prison in Louisiana who transformed the prison through moral rehabilitation programs and distributing Bibles to prisoners. The service emphasized that all people are born into a life sentence of sin but that Jesus can set people free from this prison and transform their lives through accepting him.
John was supposed to stay with Jesus. He had prepared his disciples to attend the Messiah. He should have sent them to Jesus. But unfortunately they never followed Jesus except two.
John was supposed to be the greatest after Jesus. But he betrayed Jesus and became the least of least in the Kingdom of Heaven.
John was very respected in Israel, if he had followed Jesus, then the Scribes and Pharisees would have also come to Jesus and accept Jesus.
Tragically, John’s disbelief in Jesus, led to the disbelief of the Scribes and Pharisees and ultimately became one of the main causes of our Lord Jesus’ crucifixion.
This document provides a summary of a sermon on John 6:1-71 about Jesus feeding the 5,000. The key points are:
1. Jesus performs the miracle of multiplying 5 loaves of bread and 2 fish to feed over 5,000 people, demonstrating His power and identifying Himself as the "bread of life."
2. When the crowds try to make Jesus king by force, He withdraws, showing that His kingdom is not of this world.
3. Jesus further establishes His divine authority by walking on water and calming a storm, telling His disciples "It is I; don't be afraid."
4. In response to the crowds seeking Him, Jesus teaches that
- Mary Magdalene went to the tomb on Easter morning and found it empty, then told the disciples. Peter and another disciple went to the tomb and also found it empty.
- Mary was weeping at the tomb when she encountered Jesus, though she did not recognize him at first. When Jesus said her name, she realized it was him.
- Jesus then told Mary to share the good news of his resurrection with the disciples. He had conquered sin and death through his resurrection.
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The women went to Jesus' tomb to anoint his body but found the stone rolled away. Inside, a young man told them not to be afraid and that Jesus had risen. He told them to inform the disciples that Jesus would meet them in Galilee, as he had said. Trembling, the women fled and told no one because they were afraid.
The document summarizes passages from the Gospel of John about Jesus appearing to his disciples after his resurrection. It describes how Mary Magdalene finds the empty tomb and encounters the risen Jesus. Jesus later appears to the disciples while Thomas is absent, and Thomas doubts until Jesus also appears to him and invites him to touch his wounds. Thomas then professes his faith in Jesus as his Lord and God.
This document provides a summary and analysis of John 6:1-71 from a sermon delivered at First Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi. It discusses several key events and teachings from the passage:
1) Jesus feeds over 5,000 people with just five loaves of bread and two fish, demonstrating His power and identifying Himself as the "Bread of Life".
2) Jesus walks on water, further showing His divine nature and ability to calm storms.
3) Jesus teaches that believing in Him, rather than works or rituals, is what God requires for salvation and eternal life. He declares "I am the bread of life" seven times in John's gospel.
4) Many disciples
This document contains a summary of the Easter story from the Gospel of John, as well as prayers, reflections, and details about the Church calendar for Easter Sunday. It discusses how Mary Magdalene discovered the empty tomb and encountered the risen Jesus, mistaking him for the gardener. Jesus calls her by name and tells her to share the good news of his resurrection with the disciples. The summary is then completed with a short prayer reflecting on keeping faith with those who first proclaimed the good news of Easter.
Teaching Pastor, Michael Sabo, delivers an Easter sermon and teaches about the disciple Thomas and his pessimistic attitude. He ends with an admonition to remember Jesus' words to not be faithless any longer. Believe!
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1. Mary Magdalene was the first witness to find Jesus' empty tomb on Easter morning and proclaim that He had risen from the dead.
2. She showed great devotion to Jesus by following Him to the crucifixion and going to His tomb after His death. When she found the tomb empty, she was distraught and weeping.
3. At the tomb, Jesus appeared to Mary and called her by name. He told her to share the good news of His resurrection with the disciples. Mary then became the first person to proclaim that she had seen the risen Lord.
1. Peter and John heal a lame beggar at the temple gate, astonishing the onlookers.
2. In response, Peter preaches to the crowd, emphasizing that it was through faith in Jesus, not their own power, that the man was healed. He urges them to repent and turn to God.
3. Peter tells them they disowned the Holy One, Jesus, but God raised him from the dead as foretold by the prophets. He reminds them that through Abraham all peoples will be blessed.
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The document discusses John's perspective on Jesus' passion and resurrection based on passages from the Gospel of John. It describes how Mary Magdalene was the first witness to discover the empty tomb and encounter the risen Jesus. It then recounts how Peter and another disciple (presumably John) ran to the tomb after Mary reported it was empty, with John reaching it first but Peter entering before him. The document argues that listing women, whose testimony was deemed unreliable, as the primary witnesses to the resurrection makes the biblical account more likely to be historically accurate.
Jesus resurrected from the dead on the first day of the week, Sunday. His disciples and Mary Magdalene discovered his tomb was empty and saw angels who said Jesus had risen. Jesus later appeared to his disciples and others, proving he had been resurrected with a glorified, physical body. His resurrection ensures that all who believe in him will also be resurrected to eternal life. Jesus then ascended to heaven and will one day return in the same way.
The document provides a summary and Bible study of 12 people and events from the New Testament, including Nicodemus, the Samaritan woman at the well, the transfiguration, and the woman caught in adultery. Each lesson provides background context, questions about key details and teachings, and conclusions about the spiritual lessons from each account. The purpose is to teach people about Jesus and his interactions with various individuals.
This document discusses the identity of Jesus Christ. It provides biblical passages showing that Jesus is God based on his use of the phrase "I am" and his relationship with God the Father. It argues that Jesus was not crucified on Good Friday but instead on a Wednesday based on an analysis of biblical accounts of Jesus' last days and Jewish calendar traditions. The document aims to correct misunderstandings and traditions not supported by scripture.
The resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead is the most important event in all of human history. This presentation examines the historical veracity of the resurrection, dispels common myths, and showcases of what Christ rising from the dead means for us today.
This document is a Christmas quiz that tests knowledge about details of Jesus's birth from the Bible. It contains 20 multiple choice or true/false questions about facts like Jesus's mother Mary, where he was born, who the wise men were, and more. The questions are followed by the answers and brief explanations or Bible verses supporting each answer. The quiz aims to help learn important facts about the nativity story and encourage reading the accounts in Matthew and Luke.
This document is a Christmas quiz that tests knowledge about details of Jesus's birth from the Bible. It contains 20 multiple choice or true/false questions about facts like Jesus's mother Mary, where he was born, who the wise men were, and more. The questions are followed by the answers and brief explanations or Bible verses supporting each answer. The quiz aims to help learn important facts about the nativity story and encourage reading the accounts in Matthew and Luke.
The document provides background on Jesus' life and ministry. It discusses how he fulfilled prophecies by coming as the Messiah to restore what was lost in the Fall and establish God's kingdom on Earth. However, Jesus faced opposition from religious leaders who had Jesus arrested and crucified, though he was sinless. The document explores the theological significance of Jesus and John the Baptist in God's providence to save humanity.
The document is a summary of John 1:19-36 from a church service. It discusses John the Baptist denying he is the Messiah or Elijah when questioned by priests and Levites. John says he is the voice preparing the way for the Lord, as prophesied by Isaiah. The next day, John sees Jesus and declares him to be the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. John baptizes with water to make Jesus manifest to Israel, while Jesus baptizes with the Holy Spirit.
Similar to 03 March 31, 2013, John 20;1-18, Easter Sunday (20)
The document discusses prophecies from Isaiah about God restoring the heavens and earth and creating a new Jerusalem without weeping or crying. It then discusses passages from the New Testament about how believers should live in light of these prophecies, looking forward to Christ's appearing and purifying themselves. The document also provides summaries about the characteristics and features of Christ's future millennial kingdom based on passages from Isaiah, Psalms, Ezekiel, Daniel, and Revelation.
The document discusses the future reign of Christ on earth based on passages from Isaiah, Psalms, Ezekiel, and Revelation. It describes the main features of the future millennial kingdom as an earthly kingdom where Christ will reign for 1000 years after His second coming. Resurrected saints from all ages will reign with Christ on earth and assist in His rule. The kingdom will be a time of peace and prosperity without evil or harm.
This passage from Isaiah 58 discusses God's condemnation of empty worship rituals among his people that are not accompanied by righteous living and care for the oppressed. God explains that true worship requires loosening bonds of wickedness, sharing with the hungry, and clothing the naked. The prophet Isaiah lived during a time of rebuilding after the exile when the temple had been reconstructed but the city walls remained in ruins. God promises blessings of light, guidance, strength, and renewal for those who repent from sin and pursue justice. The sermon references other passages emphasizing that God desires mercy over sacrifice and that true salvation will come through God himself acting as righteous judge and redeemer through the coming Messiah.
This document provides a summary and analysis of Isaiah 58:1-12. It examines God's condemnation of hypocritical worship among his people, who were going through the motions of fasting and prayer but without true repentance or care for the oppressed. God explains that true worship requires acts of justice, mercy, and humility. The document places this passage in historical context during the post-exilic period when the temple had been rebuilt but Jerusalem's walls remained in disrepair. It concludes by connecting Isaiah's prophecy to the ultimate salvation God provides through Jesus Christ.
1) The document discusses Isaiah 53, which prophesies the coming of Jesus as the suffering servant who would bear the sins of humanity.
2) It analyzes various verses from Isaiah 53 that describe Jesus' humble upbringing, rejection, suffering, and death on the cross in fulfillment of these prophecies.
3) The author argues that the chapter paints a clear picture of Jesus and his redemptive work, though some Jewish people did not accept that it referred to him.
This document provides an analysis and commentary on Isaiah 53:1-12. It discusses how this passage prophesies Jesus as the suffering servant who would bear the sins of humanity. Some key points made include: Jewish people historically did not believe Isaiah 53 referred to Jesus as they were expecting a conquering messiah; the passage depicts the servant as having no beauty or majesty and being despised and rejected; it describes how he would bear our sorrows and be wounded for our transgressions so that through his suffering we can be healed. The document analyzes various verses in depth to draw connections between the prophecy and Jesus' life and crucifixion.
The document provides an overview and analysis of Isaiah 49:1-13. It summarizes that:
1) The passage promises comfort for God's people and the coming of a Messiah who will be a servant and bring salvation to all nations.
2) Jesus fulfills the prophecies as the suffering servant who is called and named by God from birth to be a light to the Gentiles.
3) The passage prophesies that the servant will be rejected but later worshipped, establish a new covenant, and guide God's people to salvation.
1) The document provides an overview and analysis of Isaiah 49:1-13 from a Sunday school lesson. It examines how this passage prophesies comfort for God's people through a coming servant Messiah and how Jesus fulfills this prophecy.
2) Key points include how Isaiah 49 promises a Messiah who will bring salvation for Israel and all nations, depicted as a servant who is named and empowered by God.
3) The document analyzes how Jesus fulfills this prophecy by being God's chosen servant who is rejected by men but brings salvation, being made a light to the Gentiles and worshipped by all through his death and resurrection.
This document contains the summary of a sermon given at First Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi. It discusses Isaiah 46:3-13, focusing on God's care for his people and how he alone is worthy of worship unlike idols. It includes quotes from the Bible passage and hymns like "His Eye is on the Sparrow" to illustrate the theme that God watches over and protects believers.
This document provides a summary of a Sunday school class discussion on putting God first in all things and trusting in His care. It includes summaries of Bible passages from Isaiah, Psalms, and Matthew discussing not worshipping idols and trusting that God watches over His people. The hymn "His Eye is on the Sparrow" is analyzed, inspired by verses on God caring for even sparrows. The class discussed how tragedies can humble us and that God saves those who recognize their need.
God instructs Isaiah to comfort God's people with three messages: 1) God is sovereign and in control, even during difficult times. 2) God will fulfill his purposes, such as forgiving Israel and sending a Redeemer. 3) God will sustain his people, though all humanity is transitory except God's eternal word. The prophecy looks forward to Israel's restoration after the coming exile.
The document provides an overview of a Sunday school lesson on Isaiah 40. It discusses the historical context during Isaiah's time, the message of comfort God instructed Isaiah to provide to Judah facing exile, and how this message still applies today. The lesson focuses on how Isaiah conveyed that God is sovereign, will fulfill his purposes, and sustain his people. It also provides biblical references on God's comfort and plan of salvation through Jesus Christ.
The document provides an overview and summary of Isaiah 34-39 from a sermon given at First Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi. It discusses the historical context involving King Hezekiah of Judah rebelling against Assyria, the confrontation with Rabshakeh representing Sennacherib, Hezekiah's prayer to God, and God's response promising to defend Jerusalem for his own sake and for David. Key themes are God hearing and answering prayer, defeating the enemies of his people, and bringing hope and salvation.
The document provides a summary of Isaiah 34-39 from a Sunday School class. It discusses the historical context involving King Hezekiah of Judah rebelling against the Assyrian king Sennacherib in 701 BC. It describes the Rabshakeh threatening Jerusalem on behalf of Sennacherib, and Hezekiah praying to God for deliverance. God responds through Isaiah, promising to deliver Jerusalem and put a spirit in Sennacherib so he returns to his own land.
Isaiah 31 discusses God's promise to protect Israel and Judah if they trust in Him rather than forming alliances with other nations like Egypt. It warns that those who seek protection from Egypt will be put to shame, as the Egyptians are merely mortal while God is all-powerful. The chapter promises that God will come down to defend Jerusalem from Assyria, represented as a lion, and will shield and deliver His people. It calls the Israelites to repent and return to God to receive His protection.
The document provides an overview and analysis of Isaiah 31. It summarizes that the chapter warns Israel and Judah against forming an alliance with Egypt and relying on Egyptian horses and chariots for protection against Assyria. While Egypt can provide military strength, God promises to protect Jerusalem himself. The chapter exhorts the people to repent from idolatry and return to trusting God for their defense. It prophesies that Assyria will fall not by human hands but by the sword of God in response to their threats against Judah.
God will judge the earth and its inhabitants for their sins and breaking God's covenant. This judgement is described in Isaiah 24-27 and referred to as Isaiah's Apocalypse. However, God also has a plan for salvation and will deliver the remnant of people from the ends of the earth who worship him. Ultimately, God will reign eternally in Jerusalem and provide salvation for all people through his son Jesus Christ.
God will judge the earth and its inhabitants for their sin and breaking of His covenant. Isaiah 24-27 discusses this coming judgement, including how God will devastate the earth and punish both earthly kings and the hosts of heaven. However, it also promises ultimate salvation and a banquet for all people on God's holy mountain when He defeats death. The passage encourages believers that though judgement is coming, God has a plan for hope and salvation through faith in Jesus Christ.
This document provides a summary and analysis of Isaiah 23:1-18. It discusses Tyre's historical relationship with Israel as an important Phoenician seaport city. God prophesied Tyre's destruction through Nebuchadnezzar and Alexander the Great because of the city's pride. The prophecy warns that no place, including Cyprus, will provide rest for Tyre's inhabitants. It also foretells that Tyre will be forgotten for 70 years but trade will slowly resume. The document applies lessons about God's sovereignty over nations and his hatred of pride.
The document provides commentary on Isaiah 23, which prophesies the destruction of the Phoenician city of Tyre. It discusses Tyre's history and relationship with Israel, highlighting its pride and role in commerce and idolatry. The commentary explains how Tyre was destroyed multiple times according to prophecies by Isaiah and Ezekiel, and applies lessons about God's sovereignty over nations.
Introduction
Mantra Yoga is an exact science. "Mananat trayate iti mantrah- by the Manana (constant thinking or recollection) of which one is protected or is released from the round of births and deaths, is Mantra." That is called Mantra by the meditation (Manana) on which the Jiva or the individual soul attains freedom from sin, enjoyment in heaven and final liberation, and by the aid of which it attains in full the fourfold fruit (Chaturvarga), i.e., Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha. A Mantra is so called because it is achieved by the mental process.
Lucid Dreaming: Understanding the Risks and Benefits
The ability to control one's dreams or for the dreamer to be aware that he or she is dreaming. This process, called lucid dreaming, has some potential risks as well as many fascinating benefits. However, many people are hesitant to try it initially for fear of the potential dangers. This article aims to clarify these concerns by exploring both the risks and benefits of lucid dreaming.
The Benefits of Lucid Dreaming
Lucid dreaming allows a person to take control of their dream world, helping them overcome their fears and eliminate nightmares. This technique is particularly useful for mental health. By taking control of their dreams, individuals can face challenging scenarios in a controlled environment, which can help reduce anxiety and increase self-confidence.
Addressing Common Concerns
Physical Harm in Dreams Lucid dreaming is fundamentally safe. In a lucid dream, everything is a creation of your mind. Therefore, nothing in the dream can physically harm you. Despite the vividness and realness of the dream experience, it remains entirely within your mental landscape, posing no physical danger.
Mental Health Risks Concerns about developing PTSD or other mental illnesses from lucid dreaming are unfounded. As soon as you wake up, it's clear that the events experienced in the dream were not real. On the contrary, lucid dreaming is often seen as a therapeutic tool for conditions like PTSD, as it allows individuals to reframe and manage their thoughts.
Potential Risks of Lucid Dreaming
While generally safe, lucid dreaming does come with a few risks as well:
Mixing Dream Memories with Reality Long-term lucid dreamers might occasionally confuse dream memories with real ones, creating false memories. This issue is rare and preventable by maintaining a dream journal and avoiding lucid dreaming about real-life people or places too frequently.
Escapism Using lucid dreaming to escape reality can be problematic if it interferes with your daily life. While it is sometimes beneficial to escape and relieve the stress of reality, relying on lucid dreaming for happiness can hinder personal growth and productivity.
Feeling Tired After Lucid Dreaming Some people report feeling tired after lucid dreaming. This tiredness is not due to the dreams themselves but often results from not getting enough sleep or using techniques that disrupt sleep patterns. Taking breaks and ensuring adequate sleep can prevent this.
Mental Exhaustion Lucid dreaming can be mentally taxing if practiced excessively without breaks. It’s important to balance lucid dreaming with regular sleep to avoid mental fatigue.
Lucid dreaming is safe and beneficial if done with caution. It has many benefits, such as overcoming fear and improving mental health, and minimal risks. There are many resources and tutorials available for those interested in trying it.
Astronism, Cosmism and Cosmodeism: the space religions espousing the doctrine...Cometan
This lecture created by Brandon Taylorian (aka Cometan) specially for the CESNUR Conference held Bordeaux in June 2024 provides a brief introduction to the legacy of religious and philosophical thought that Astronism emerges from, namely the discourse on transcension started assuredly by the Cosmists in Russia in the mid-to-late nineteenth century and then carried on and developed by Mordecai Nessyahu in Cosmodeism in the twentieth century. Cometan also then provides some detail on his story in founding Astronism in the early twenty-first century from 2013 along with details on the central Astronist doctrine of transcension. Finally, the lecture concludes with some contributions made by space religions and space philosophy and their influences on various cultural facets in art, literature and film.
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Dr. Prasad Veluthanar shares an Ayurvedic perspective on treating autism, Dr. IchakAdizes helps us navigate disagreements at work, Sravan Banda celebrates World Environment Day by sharing some tips on land restoration, and Sara Bubber tells our children another inspiring story and challenges them with some fun facts and riddles.
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Morning Service at North Athens Baptist Church Athens, Michigan
“Lift Off” by Pastor Mark Behr
Scriptures: Luke 24:50-53; Acts 1:6-11.
We are a small country Church in Athens Michigan who loves to reach out to others with the love of God. We worship an Awesome God who loves the whole world and wants everyone to see and understand what He has done for us. (1 Corinthians 15:1-4) We hope you are encouraging by our Sunday Morning sermon videos. If you are ever in the area, please feel free to attend our Sunday Morning Services at North Athens Baptist Church 2020 M Drive South, Athens, Michigan. If you have any question and would like to talk to Pastor Mark, or have prayer request please call the church at (269) 729-553
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Commentator: Pastor Osiel Gomes
Presentation: Missionary Celso Napoleon
Renewed in Grace
14. "In the Old Testament, the
sheep gave their life for
the shepherd.
In the New Testament, the
Shepherd gave His life for
the sheep."
Dr. Michael Catt
15. John 20:9 NASB
9 “For as yet they (Mary,
Peter and John) did not
understand the
Scripture, that He must
rise again from the dead.”
16. QUESTION???
If they did not yet
understand the
resurrection, what were
these three so excited
about?
17. Acts 1:3 NASB
3 “To these He also
presented Himself alive
after His suffering, by
many convincing proofs,
appearing to them over a
18. period of forty days and
speaking of the things
concerning the kingdom
of God.”
Acts 1:3 NASB
19. 6 “So when they had
come together, they were
asking Him, saying,
“Lord, is it at
this time You are
restoring the kingdom to
Israel?” Acts 1:6 NASB
20. 7 “But I tell you the truth,
it is to your advantage
that I go away; for if I do
not go away, the Helper
will not come to you; but
if I go, I will send Him to
you.” John 16:7 NASB
21. Abraham, Moses, King
David, and Isaiah may all
want to sit down with you
in Heaven and ask, “What
was it like to live on earth
and have God’s Holy Spirit
living inside of you?”
22. *That is what they were so
excited about, that Jesus
was still there!
*And He is still here
today!
23. Here is the complete
record:
Buddha's tomb –
occupied since 484 B.C.
Confucius' tomb –
occupied since 479 B.C.
24. Jesus' tomb –
empty since A.D. 29!
Mohammed's tomb –
occupied since A.D. 632
Joseph Smith’s tomb –
occupied since A.D. 1844
25. Harry Houdini’s tomb –
occupied since A.D. 1926
JFK’s tomb -
occupied since A.D. 1963
Elvis Presley’s tomb -
occupied since A.D. 1977
33. 2 So she ran and came to
Simon Peter and to the
other disciple whom Jesus
loved, and said to them,
“They have taken away
the Lord out of the tomb,
and we do not know
39. 6 And so Simon Peter also
came, following him, and
entered the tomb; and he
saw the linen wrappings
lying there,
40.
41. 7 and the face-cloth which
had been on His head, not
lying with the linen
wrappings, but rolled up
in a place by itself.
42. 8 So the other disciple
(John) who had first come
to the tomb then also
entered, and he saw and
believed. (He believed
that Mary was right about
the tomb and the body.)
43. 9 For as yet they did not
understand the
Scripture, that He must
rise again from the dead.
10 So the disciples went
away again to their own
homes.
44. 11 But Mary was standing
outside the tomb
weeping; and so, as she
wept, she stooped and
looked into the tomb;
45.
46.
47. 12 and she saw two angels
in white sitting, one at the
head and one at the feet,
where the body of Jesus
had been lying.
48.
49. 13 And they said to her,
“Woman, why are you
weeping?” She said to
them, “Because they have
taken away my Lord, and
I do not know where they
have laid Him.”
50.
51.
52. 14 When she had said
this, she turned around
and saw Jesus standing
there, and did not know
that it was Jesus.
53.
54. 15 Jesus said to her,
“Woman, why are you
weeping? Whom are you
seeking?” Supposing Him
to be the gardener, she
said to Him, “Sir, if you
have carried Him away,
55. tell me where you have
laid Him, and I will take
Him away.”
56. 16 Jesus said to her,
“Mary!” She turned and
said to Him in Hebrew,
“Rabboni!” (which means,
Teacher).
57.
58. “Stop clinging to Me, for I
have not yet ascended to
the Father; but go to My
brethren and say to them,
‘I ascend to My Father
and your Father, and My
God and your God.’”
61. The Empty Tomb
John 20:1 NASB
1 “Now on the first day of
the week (Sunday) Mary
Magdalene came early to
the tomb,”
62. *From that time on,
believers have been
gathering together on the
first day of the week.
*The Sabbath Day belongs
to the old creation.
63. *After God had created
everything, He rested on
the Sabbath Day.
*Now we have come to
the new creation in Christ
Jesus.
64. 1 “Now on the first day of
the week Mary
Magdalene came early to
the tomb,”
65. *No one ever loved Jesus
so much as Mary
Magdalene.
*He had done something
for her that no one else
could ever do, and she
could never forget.
66. Luke 8:1b-2 NASB
1b “The twelve were with
Him,
2 and also some women
who had been healed of
evil spirits and
sicknesses:
67. Mary who was called
Magdalene, from whom
seven demons had gone
out,”
68. In Mark, Matthew, and
John, Mary Magdalene is
first human to witness to
the resurrection.
69. Among the women who
are specifically named in
the New Testament, Mary
Magdalene’s name is one
of the most frequently
found.
70. In Matthew 27:56, the
author names three
women in sequence:
“Mary Magdalene, and
Mary the mother of James
and Joses, and the mother
of Zebedee's children.”
71. In the Gospel of Mark, he
lists a group of women
three times, and each
time, Mary Magdalene’s
name appears first.
72. Finally, in the Gospel of
Luke, the author
enumerates the women
who reported the tomb
visit, writing that, “It was
Mary Magdalene, Joanna,
Mary the mother of James,
73. and the other women
with them,” which once
again places Mary
Magdalene at the head of
the list.
78. John 20:2
2 “So she ran and came to
Simon Peter and to the
other disciple whom Jesus
loved, and said to them,
‘They have taken away
the Lord out of the tomb,
79. and we do not know
where they have laid
Him.’”
John 20:2
80. *We find Simon Peter and
John together.
*Apparently John has
taken Peter in.
*What a wonderful thing
that is.
81. Thank God, John took
him in at a time when
Peter desperately needed
someone to befriend him.
John, the son of thunder,
has become the apostle of
love.
83. It was not the scene of a
grave robbery, for no
robbers could have gotten
the body out of the
graveclothes without
tearing the cloth and
disarranging things.
84. Jesus had returned to life
in power and glory and
had passed through the
graveclothes and the tomb
itself!
85. John 20:12 NASB
12 “and she saw two
angels in white sitting,
one at the head and one at
the feet, where the body
of Jesus had been lying.”
89. John 20:14
14 “When she had said
this, she turned around
and saw Jesus standing
there, and did not know
that it was Jesus.”
90. She could not recognize
Jesus because she insisted
on facing in the wrong
direction. She could not
take her eyes off the tomb
and so had her back to
Him. Again it is often so
91. with us. At such a time
our eyes are upon the cold
earth of the grave; but we
must wrench our eyes
away from that. That is
not where our loved ones
are; their worn-out bodies
92. may be there; but the real
person is in the heavenly
places in the fellowship of
Jesus face to face, and in
the glory of God.
93. John 20:16
16 Jesus said to her,
“Mary (Marium)!”
She turned and said to
Him in Hebrew
(Aramaic), “Rabboni!”
(which means, Teacher).
94.
95. When He called her by
name, she recognized the
voice as only He could
speak.
96. *When Jesus spoke her
name, she recognized
Him.
*He calls His own by
name (John 10:3-4), and
they know His voice.
See Isaiah 43:1
98. 17“Stop clinging to Me, for
I have not yet ascended to
the Father; but go to My
brethren and say to them,
‘I ascend to My Father and
your Father, and My God
and your God.’” John 20:17
99.
100. The KJV says:
17 “Jesus saith unto her,
‘Touch me not’;”
But the modern
translations seem to be
more accurate:
“Stop clinging to Me”…
101. 27 Then He said to
Thomas, “Reach here with
your finger, and see My
hands; and reach here
your hand and put it into
My side; and do not be
unbelieving, but believing.
John 20:27
102.
103. Mary had lost Jesus once
before (at His crucifixion)
and it was natural to fear
the loss of His physical
presence again.
104. Jesus said, in effect,
This (the physical contact)
is not My real presence for
the church.
A new relationship will
begin with My Ascension
and the gift of the Holy
105. Spirit to the church.
Jesus then explained the
fact of the new relatives.
He called His disciples
His brothers.
Earlier He had said they
were friends:
106. "I no longer call you
servants . . . instead, I
have called you friends"
(John 15:15).
Believers in Jesus become
a part of Jesus’ family
with God as our Father.
107. Every human is created
by God but not every
human is a child of God.
We are not “all God’s
children”.
You have to be adopted
into the family of God.
108. Galatians 3:26 NASB
26 “For you are all sons
of God through faith
in Christ Jesus.”
109. Galatians 4:4-7 NASB
4 “But when the fullness
of the time came, God
sent forth His Son, born of
a woman, born under the
Law,
110. 5 so that He might redeem
those who were under the
Law, that we might
receive the adoption
as sons.
111. 6 Because you are sons,
God has sent forth the
Spirit of His Son into our
hearts, crying, “Abba!
Father!” (Daddy!)
112. 7 Therefore you are no
longer a slave, but a son;
and if a son, then an
heir through God.”
Galatians 4:4-7 NASB
113. So there wasn't anything
wrong with actually
touching Jesus before He
had ascended to His
Father.
114. The command is better
understood not to 'hold
onto' Him or prevent Him
from leaving again.
115. John 20:17 NASB
“I ascend to My Father
and your Father, and My
God and your God.”
116. As to when He went back
to the Father, that is given
in the Acts 1 passage.
117. Christ ascended by His
own act. "I ascend."
Is there not exquisite
beauty in the fact that
"Father" comes before
"God"?
118. ‘I ascend to My Father
and your Father, and My
God and your God.’”
John 20:17
The tenderer relation
comes first.
119. You will notice He was
specific in calling God
"my Father, and your
Father; and to my God,
and your God."
120. His relationship to the
Father is different from
our relationship to Him.
We become the sons of
God through faith in Jesus
Christ, while Christ is a
member of the Trinity,
122. His is a unique Son-ship,
though doubtless at the
same time there is an
emphasising of the truth
that His God and Father is
also ours.
123. Matthew 11:28-30 NASB
28 “Come to Me, all who
are weary and heavy-
laden (or who work to
exhaustion), and I will
give you rest.
124. 29 Take My yoke upon
you and learn from Me,
for I am gentle and
humble in heart, and you
will find rest for your
souls.
125. 30 For My yoke is easy (or
comfortable, or pleasant)
and My burden is light.”
Matthew 11:28-30 NASB
126. When we come to God
through Jesus Christ, we
are adopted into His
family and He gives us
rest.
127. *As we yoke up with Him
throughout life and learn
from Him, we find a rest
that is as precious to us as
the “salvation rest” that
He bestows on us.
*That is Good News!
129. Some may ask:
“What difference does it
make if Jesus did rise
from the dead or if He did
not rise?”
130. They may say:
“If He did, it's not going
to make any difference to
me -- or if He didn't.
I'm going to go to work
tomorrow just as I always
have.
131. I'm going to do the things
I usually do.
It's not going to make any
difference to my family or
to me, or to my attitudes
or my daily life, whether
Jesus did or didn't rise.”
132. *The resurrection is not a
legend, it isn't a myth.
*It isn't merely a nice idea
that Christians have, but it
is a well documented
event which actually
occurred in history.
133. *It is a historical fact, and
it produces a dramatic,
global change.
*In fact, everyone in the
world is affected by the
resurrection of Jesus.
138. *There is a great deal of
evidence that our Lord
did indeed rise from the
dead.
*We are not believers
simply because it is a nice
thought, because it gives
139. us a little something to
hang onto when we are
about to die.
*We are not believers
because this has only
been traditionally taught.
140. We are believers because
we have examined
carefully the tremendous
evidence which exists,
evidence which again and
again throughout history
has been examined by
141. thoughtful, careful, logical
minds, and which again
and again has convinced
even those who set about
to destroy the idea or to
show how weak and
illogical it was.
142. C. S. Lewis,
Josh McDowell, and
Lee Strobel
were all non-believers
who set out to disprove
Christianity and the
resurrection specifically.
147. There is great evidence
also in the witnesses who
were there and who
persisted long after the
event in bearing
unceasing testimony to
the fact that they saw
148. Jesus after He had risen.
*It wasn't an illusion, and
it wasn't an hallucination.
*There is tremendous
evidence in the changes
which occurred and
which can't be explained
149. in any other way except
that this dramatic event
did take place.
150. “What if it didn't
happen?”
*We aren't the first ones to
face that question.
*The Apostle Paul, among
others, faced that question
in the 1st century.
151. This is such a fantastic
claim that you are making
-- that one could actually
rise from the dead, break
the bonds of death by
Himself and come back
again!
152. Paul took up that question
in one of his great
chapters.
In First Corinthians 15, he
says that if Jesus did not
rise from the dead, then to
all practical effect,
153. Christianity is a waste of
time, that your time here
this morning, and mine as
well, is just a big waste;
that if Jesus did not rise
from the dead, though
Christianity says some
154. very brave and noble
things, and puts them in
rather beautiful language
at times, nevertheless, it is
really all a pipe dream
with no basis in fact, it is
just the wishful thinking
155. of people who are tired
with all the grief and
heartache of life and want
something beautiful to
cling to, but it really is not
worth anybody's time;
and that the New
156. Testament is the account
of a deluded dreamer
who thought he had
powers he didn't have,
who thought he was
somebody he really
wasn't, and who kidded
157. himself, and a group of
other people, into
thinking he was someone
else.
*He is either Lord, liar or
lunatic.
158. He does not fit into the
category of just being a
great Teacher.
A great teacher would not
claim to be God nor the
Son of God.
159. If He didn’t rise, then all
wonderful writings which
many people have
appreciated in the Bible
must be thrown aside.
160. All of the prophecies and
promises of the Old
Testament concerning the
Anointed One Who
would come to save us
from our sins and all of
the glorious accounts in
161. the New Testament about
the One Who promised
that He would never leave
us nor forsake us would
be worthless and empty.
162. *Everything hangs on the
fact that Jesus was Who
He said He was and could
do what He said He could
do and would do.
*If He didn't rise from the
dead, then forget all of it.
163. And if Jesus didn't rise
from the dead, then, of
course, we really don't
have any hope beyond
this life.
We really don't.
The grave is the end.
164. This brief life is all that we
have.
Paul says so:
"We are of all men most
miserable,"
(1 Corinthians 15:19).
165. 1 Corinthians 15:17-19
17 “and if Christ has not
been raised, your faith is
worthless; you are still in
your sins.
18 Then those also who
166. have fallen asleep in
Christ have perished.
19 If we have hoped in
Christ in this life only, we
are of all men most to be
pitied.”
1 Corinthians 15:17-19
167. We don't have any hope
beyond the grave; we are
just kidding ourselves if
we think there is anything
else.
168. *Furthermore, we don't
have any release from
guilt and fear.
*Forgiveness of sin is a
meaningless expression.
*If Jesus didn't rise from
the dead, then we are
169. locked inescapably into
our past, and we can't
change it or do anything
about it today.
*No power can deliver us
from the fatal tendency
within each of us to do
170. what we don't want to do,
and to fail again and
again to achieve what we
want to achieve.
*We all do that, don't we?
*If Jesus didn't rise from
the dead, there is no way
171. we can change it.
*We are locked into our
sinful humanity, and there
is no way out.
*We are doomed endlessly
to repeat again and again
the sad story of history.
172. *And then, of course, you
can't believe that God is
love.
*That phrase has no more
meaning than a bumper
stickers which says, “Our
company loves you!”
173. Or the assurance we are
given by a local savings
and loan association:
“We care about you!”
What difference does it
make?
174. *If Jesus did not rise from
the dead, there is no
reason to take those
words seriously at all.
*So you can't merely go
on unaffected and
unchanged.
175. If the resurrection didn't
happen, then this whole
business of Christianity is
a joke, a big fraud, and we
ought to forget it and get
on with trying to get to
the top of the heap in the
176. best way we can.
But, what if He did rise?
If Jesus rose from the
dead, as the Bible says,
and there is One Who has
come back and told us
what lies beyond, if Jesus
177. did break the bonds of
death and come out of the
tomb on that first
resurrection morning, and
if all the simple story
which is so wonderfully
told in the Scriptures is
178. true, if it really happened,
then what does that
mean?
*Well, the first and most
obvious thing is that it
means that Jesus is still
alive.
179. In the early part of the last
century, a group of
lawyers met in England to
discuss the Biblical
accounts of Jesus’
resurrection.
180. They wanted to see if
sufficient information was
available to make a case
that would hold up in an
English court of law.
181. When their study was
completed, they
published the results of
their investigation.
190. *Christianity is not a
philosophy, it is about a
Person – Jesus Christ.
*All the other religions
center upon the teaching
and ideas but not
Christianity.
191. *Christianity centers on the
Person of Jesus Christ.
*One solitary life!
*The first news of the first
Easter was not good news,
it was shocking, terrible
news brought by Mary
192. Magdalene to Peter and to
John.
*The body of Jesus had
disappeared!
*The body of Abraham
Lincoln was stolen and
held for ransom.
193. The ransom was paid and
then his body was buried
under tons of cement in
Springfield, Illinois.
*The 1,000 pound stone
that sealed Jesus’ tomb
had been rolled away!
194. When John entered the
tomb and “believed” it
did not mean he believed
in the resurrection
because the next verse
says they did not yet
understand.
195. *What he believed was
that Mary was right, she
had the right tomb and
the body was missing!
*All they could do was to
go home.
196. *They had forgotten Jesus’
promises that He would
rise on the third day.
*Remember that on those
days when everything is
falling in around you and
you have forgotten all of
197. His promises and you
begin to complain and feel
sorry for yourself and
troubled and anxious and
nothing good can come
out of this.
*We so quickly forget the
198. promises of God.
*”Don’t cling to Me” – a
new relationship has
come into being.
*I am no longer to
continue here on earth in
a physical relationship.
199. “Touching Me gives you
comfort but it will no
longer be that way”.
*Just like in the death of
one of our loved ones.
*”When the Spirit comes,
My nearness to you will
200. be total and complete so
go tell my brothers that
you will have Me as you
have never had Me
before.” (John 17)
*That is the Good News of
Easter!
201. The fact that they would
live again after their
deaths was not what gave
them comfort.
No! What turned their
hearts into delirious
gladness was the Good
202. News that Jesus was back
again!
*He is still with us
(Emmanuel) and He will
always be with us and we
will never lose Him again!
203. Jesus can enter your life
(Revelation 3:20) and go
with you through the
roughest parts of life and
not just be someone who
shows up at your death to
give you hope but
204. SomeOne – a long trusted
Friend – not only as a
Companion but as Lord,
in charge of life, able to
work through all of the
difficulties you are going
through.
205. No one wants to face the
tough things in life alone
and it helps to have
SomeOne with you Who
has the power to solve
your problems –
what a comfort!
206. His promise of Easter is
that His presence is His
reward!
*He promises to never
leave you nor to forsake
you.
207. What do you face this
week?
Anxieties
Loneliness
Emptiness
Sorrows
Disappointments
208. Heartaches?
*The Good News of Easter
is that you do not have to
face it alone.
*In one brief word He
turned Mary’s sad heart
into delirious joy!
209. *He can do the same
today with anyone who
trusts Him to be their
Savior and their Lord.
*You don’t have to just
hang on until this life is
over.
210. John 10:10 NIV
10 “The thief comes only
to steal and kill and
destroy; I have come that
they may have life, and
have it to the full.”
211. *The Good News of Easter
is that He is still with us!
*The abundant life is
within your reach
regardless of your
situation.
212. *He lived the abundant
life once, He can do it
again – through you.
*Your job is to allow Him
to live through you.
*John 16:33 – Be of good
cheer!
213. Jesus is still around, still
available -- this beautiful
Man Who lived in such a
way that He captivated
the people of His day, and
shook them to the core by
the way He lived and
214. things He said and did, by
the compassion of His
heart and the honesty of
His life which would strip
a religious hypocrite
naked right before the
eyes of a crowd, Who
215. could not abide falsehood
and untruth but was
always tender and loving
and compassionate
toward those bound up
with their own guilt and
problems, their own evil.
216. If Jesus rose from the
dead, He is still around,
still available.
He still can meet us in the
same way.
The promises He uttered
are still valid promises:
217. Jesus said that it would be
better for His disciples
(and for us) if He went
away.
218. 7 “But I tell you the truth,
it is to your advantage
that I go away; for if I do
not go away, the Helper
will not come to you; but
if I go, I will send Him to
you.” John 16:7 NASB
219. "Come unto Me all who
are weary and heavy
laden, and I will give you
rest," (Matthew 11:28).
"He who follows me shall
not walk in darkness but
shall have the light of
220. life," (John 8:12b RSV).
"I am the door; if anyone
enters by Me, he will be
saved, and will go in and
out and find pasture,"
(John 10:9 RSV).
221. "Peace I leave with you;
my peace I give to you; not
as the world gives do I
give to you. Let not your
hearts be troubled, neither
let them be afraid,"
(John 14:27 RSV).
222. "Be of good cheer, I have
overcome the world,"
(John 16:33b).
223. This means that freedom
from guilt, and power to
conquer our failures and
our weaknesses are still
available to men.
224. And that has been the
Good News for over
twenty centuries -- that in
coming to Jesus Christ,
men and women find
ability to rise above this
locked-in evil within us.
225. And though we don't do
it perfectly, and at times
fall back into evil -- for
nobody yet has presented
a perfect pattern in doing
this except Jesus --
nevertheless, the healing
226. begins to take place.
Changes occur, and life is
different.
227. “Proclaim liberty to the
captives. Give sight to the
blind. Set at liberty them
that are bruised. Go out to
all the world and tell men
who are bound mentally,
spiritually, and physically,
228. ‘The Liberator has come!’"
*That is what the
resurrection of Jesus
means.
*It means that the grave is
not the end of the road;
death does not have the
229. last word.
*As Paul put it, "To depart
and to be with Christ is
far better," (Philippians
1:23b).
*That isn't just a faint and
glimmering hope for
233. That is why Christians
have something to hope
for, to hold onto, to be
confident of, as we face
the last issue of life.
It also means we don’t
have to wait to have it.
234. Then, of course, if Jesus
rose from the dead, it
means that the value of
your life and mine will be
determined by our
relationship to that
resurrection.
235. In the book of Acts we are
told that the Apostle Paul
came into the city of
Athens, the great
university center of his
day, the city of Pericles, of
Demosthenes, of Socrates,
236. Plato, and Aristotle -- the
great minds of that day
and this.
*And there, in this center
of learning, in the midst of
all the monuments to
beauty and art and truth
237. which still are found in
that city, the apostle stood
and said to them that all
of this represented
nothing more nor less
than the strugglings of
men to try to find truth in
238. the midst of life, and yet
their search was
ineffectual, it hadn't
brought them anywhere,
it hadn't solved any
ultimate problems.
239. He said to them,
"The times of ignorance
God overlooked, but now
He commands all men
everywhere to repent,
because He has fixed a
day on which he will
240. judge the world in
righteousness by a Man
Whom He has appointed,
and of this He has given
assurance to all men by
raising Him from the
dead." (Acts 17:30-31 RSV)
241. *This means that every
life here this morning,
every one here, ultimately
will stand before the risen
Lord Jesus.
*He is the Lord of the
world.
242. *Jesus is Lord, whether
men know it or not.
*We live in His universe,
we must abide by His
rules.
*We must live life on His
terms.
243. *There is no way out of
that.
*And ultimately our life
will be judged, examined,
on those terms.
*If you link your life with
the world and its ways,
244. live for its pleasures, and
its praise, and its values,
you will ultimately find
yourself joined to what
the cross of Christ
brought to a jolting halt.
245. And, as someone has said,
"Hell is nothing less than
truth known too late."
John says, "If any one
loves the world, the love
of the Father is not in
him," (1 John 2:15b).
246. But if we begin to live in
the power of Jesus'
resurrection, in the fact of
it, which God has set as
the basis of life, we will
learn to live in the world,
right in the midst of it,
247. right up to the hilt -- not
withdrawn, not isolated,
not in a monastic Bible-
City experience -- right in
the midst of it, but on a
different basis:
248. Drawing upon His
forgiveness every day to
recover from our failure
and to stand again
accepted in His presence;
drawing upon His
strength by which to meet
249. the demands which life
throws at us, so that we
are never suddenly
caught short without
adequate resources with
which to respond;
drawing upon His love,
250. the grace of a risen Lord
Who knows us,
understands us, and has
made provision for our
weakness and failure and
Who picks us up again
and carries us through --
251. not away from the
situation but right
through the midst of it!
252. When we do this we
discover that "the world
passes away and the lusts
thereof; but he who does
the will of God abides
forever," (1 John 2:17).
253. *There is no joy like a
Christian's joy.
*It is so different! It can
well up in the midst of
tears.
*There is no peace like the
peace of God, which
255. There is no love like the
love of Christ, which
forgives and heals and
restores.
256. Savonarola, of Florence,
Italy, hundreds of years
ago said, "They may kill
me, but they can never,
never, never tear the
living Christ out of my
heart!"
257. *That is what we would
like to say to you today.
*We don't live perfectly.
*The church is always a
kind of clinic where
people are being healed.
258. *We are in all stages of the
process of healing.
*There is a deep and
deadly sickness loose in
humanity which tears
people up, eats out their
hearts, destroys them
259. from the inside -- even
though everything looks
great on the outside.
*But that sickness is what
Jesus came to heal.
*And here we are, being
healed.
260. *But we are in all stages.
*Some are just barely
beginning, and the
evidence of disease is all
over among us.
*So don't look for perfect
people here.
261. *But we have found the
One Who has the answer,
and He is working it out.
*It isn't an instantaneous
process -- one touch and
it's done.
262. It is something which is
happening day after day,
week after week, hour by
hour.
263. *God has fulfilled His
word; the promises are
true.
*We offer them to you.
*All we can say to you is
that we hope you find
Jesus Christ our Lord.
264. *He Himself says,
"Behold, I stand at your
door and knock; if anyone
hear My voice and open
the door, I will come in to
him, I will come into him
-- and live with him, and
265. he with Me,"
(Revelation 3:20).
*And we would just like
to say, "That is true!
Jesus lives, and so do we."
And we thank Him for it.
266. 1 Corinthians 15:3-8
3 “For I delivered to
you as of first importance
what I also received, that
Christ died for our sins
according to the
Scriptures,
267. 4 and that He was buried,
and that He was raised on
the third day according to
the Scriptures,
5 and that He appeared
to Cephas, then to the
twelve.
268. 6 After that He appeared
to more than five hundred
brethren at one time, most
of whom remain until
now, but some have fallen
asleep;
269. 7 then He appeared to
James, then to all the
apostles;
8 and last of all, as to one
untimely born, He
appeared to me also.”
1 Corinthians 15:3-8
270. 1 Corinthians 15:12-22
12 “Now if Christ is
preached, that He has
been raised from the
dead, how do some
among you say that
there is no resurrection of
271. the dead?
13 But if there is no
resurrection of the dead,
not even Christ has been
raised;
14 and if Christ has not
been raised, then our
272. preaching is vain, your
faith also is vain.
15 Moreover we are even
found to be false witnesses
of God, because we
testified against God that
He raised Christ, Whom
273. He did not raise, if in fact
the dead are not raised.
16 For if the dead are not
raised, not even Christ has
been raised;
17 and if Christ has not
been raised, your faith is
274. worthless; you are still in
your sins.
18 Then those also who
have fallen asleep in
Christ have perished.
19 If we have hoped in
Christ in this life only, we
275. are of all men most to be
pitied.
20 But now Christ has been
raised from the dead,
the first fruits of those
who are asleep.
21 For since by a man came
276. death, by a man also
came the resurrection of
the dead.
22 For as in Adam all die,
so also in Christ all will be
made alive.”
1 Corinthians 15:12-22
277. 1 Corinthians 15:32b
32 “If the dead are not
raised, let us eat and
drink, for tomorrow we
die.”
283. John 20:1 NASB
1 Now on the first day of
the week Mary Magdalene
came early to the tomb,
while it was still dark, and
saw the stone already
taken away from the tomb.
284. "The first day of the
week," that is, Sunday,
Mary Magdalene came to
the tomb.
*When was the Sabbath
Day changed from
Saturday to Sunday?
285. *It was changed when
Jesus Christ arose from
the dead. He was dead on
Saturday (the old Sabbath
Day);
*He became alive on
Sunday.
286. *From that time on,
believers have been
gathering together on the
first day of the week.
*The Sabbath Day belongs
to the old creation.
287. *After God had created
everything, He rested on
the Sabbath Day.
*Now we have come to
the new creation in Christ
Jesus.
289. It is interesting that John,
the last of the Gospel
writers, emphasizes that it
was the first day of the
week, the Lord’s Day,
when Jesus rose from the
dead.
290. *No one ever loved Jesus
so much as Mary
Magdalene.
*He had done something
for her that no one else
could ever do, and she
could never forget.
291. Tradition has always had
it that Mary was a scarlet
sinner, whom Jesus
reclaimed and forgave
and purified.
292. Mary had sinned much
and she loved much; and
love was all she had to
bring.
293. It was the custom in
Palestine to visit the tomb
of a loved one for three
days after the body had
been laid to rest.
294. It was believed that for
three days the spirit of the
dead person hovered round
the tomb; but then it
departed because the body
had become unrecognizable
through decay.
295. Psalm 16:10
New Living Translation
10 “For You will not leave
My soul among the dead
or allow Your Holy One to
rot in the grave.”
296. Jesus' friends could not
come to the tomb on the
Sabbath, because to make
the journey then would
have been to break the
law.
297. *Sabbath is, of course, our
Saturday, so it was on
Sunday morning that
Mary came to the tomb.
*She came very early.
298. The word used for early is
“proi” which was the
technical word for the last
of the four watches into
which the night was
divided, that which ran
from 3 a.m. to 6 a.m.
299. *It was still grey dark
when Mary came, because
she could no longer stay
away.
*When she arrived at the
tomb she was amazed and
shocked.
301. In front of the opening
was a groove in the
ground; and in the groove
ran a stone, circular like a
cartwheel; and the stone
was wheeled into position
to close the opening.
302. Further Matthew tells us
that the authorities had
actually sealed the stone
to make sure that no one
would move it
(Matthew 27:66).
303. *Mary was astonished to
find it removed.
*Two things may have
entered her mind.
304. She may have thought
that the Jews had taken
away Jesus' body; that,
not satisfied with killing
Him on a cross, they were
inflicting further
indignities on Him.
305. But there were ghoulish
creatures who made it
their business to rob
tombs; and Mary may
have thought that this had
happened here.
306. Christ had cast seven
demons out of Mary
Magdalene (Luke 8:2),
and she dearly loved Him.
307. Luke 8:1-2 NASB
1 “Soon afterwards, He
began going around from
one city and village to
another, proclaiming and
preaching the kingdom of
God.
308. The twelve were with
Him,
2 and also some women
who had been healed of
evil spirits and
sicknesses: Mary who was
called Magdalene, from
310. Mary Magdalene was the
one from whom the Lord
had cast seven demons.
Some Bible students think
she was the sinful woman
who wiped the feet of
Jesus with her hair.
311. This is an assumption
which cannot be proved.
I take it that she was a
person of very high
caliber.
314. John 20:2
2 “So she ran and came to
Simon Peter and to the
other disciple whom Jesus
loved, and said to them,
‘They have taken away
the Lord out of the tomb,
315. and we do not know
where they have laid
Him.’”
John 20:2
316. When she saw the body
was not here, she
immediately ran to tell
John and Peter.
317. In her confusion and
disappointment, Mary
jumped to conclusions
and thought someone had
stolen Christ's body.
318. She ran to tell Peter and
John, who in turn visited
the tomb.
319. The disciple "whom Jesus
loved" is John.
He always refers to
himself in this way rather
than by name.
320. Any of the disciples,
except Judas, could have
used this title for himself.
You can use it for
yourself.
321. Jude 1:21 says,
"Keep yourselves in the
love of God, looking for
the mercy of our Lord
Jesus Christ unto eternal
life."
322. Keep yourself in the love
of God, because you know
that He loves you.
You can't keep Him from
loving you!
It is wonderful to take that
position for yourself as
323. John did: "the other
disciple, whom Jesus
loved."
We find Simon Peter and
John together.
Apparently John has
taken him in.
324. I wonder if some of the
other disciples, when they
heard of Peter's denial,
had pushed him to the
outside.
325. Thank God, John took
him in at a time when
Peter desperately needed
someone to befriend him.
John, the son of thunder,
has become the apostle of
love.
326. What a wonderful thing
that is.
Mary Magdalene was not
expecting the
Resurrection.
Her thought was that
someone had stolen away
327. the Lord's body.
Isn't it interesting that the
religious rulers would
later accuse the disciples
of stealing the Lord's
body, and that Mary's first
thought was that the
328. religious rulers had stolen
the Lord's body? (The
religious rulers would
have given everything in
the world if they could
have produced the body
on that first Sunday!)
329. It was a situation Mary
felt that she could not face
herself; so she returned to
the city to seek out Peter
and John.
330. Mary is the supreme
instance of one who went
on loving and believing
even when she could not
understand; and that is the
love and the belief which
in the end finds glory.
332. John 20:3
3 “So Peter and the other
disciple went forth, and
they were going to the
tomb.”
333. Simon Peter and John
were not expecting the
Resurrection.
They probably thought
that Mary didn't really see
well in the dark.
334. She saw the stone rolled
away, became frightened,
and ran.
Or maybe she went to the
wrong tomb.
So they rush to the
cemetery.
335. You don't go into a
cemetery to look for the
living.
They were not expecting
to look for the living.
They were not expecting
to find Jesus alive when
336. they rushed to the tomb.
They were expecting to
find the Lord's body.
341. Why did John outrun
Peter?
Yes, there was a physical
reason but there is also a
spiritual lesson here:
Peter had not yet
reaffirmed his devotion to
342. Christ, and therefore his
"spiritual energy" was
low.
Isa 40:31 says that those
who wait on the Lord
"shall run and not be
weary," but Peter had
343. rushed ahead of the Lord
and disobeyed Him.
Peter's sin affected:
his feet (John 20:4),
his eyes (John 21:7),
his lips (He denied the
Lord),
346. John 20:5
5 “and stooping and
looking in, he saw the
linen wrappings lying
there; but he did not go
in.”
347. What John saw convinced
him that Jesus had risen
from the dead.
He got there first, but
because he had a certain
amount of reticence and
reverence, he didn't go in.
348. He stooped down to look
in through the very small
entrance that was hewn
out of the stone.
He saw the evidence that
convinced him.
349. It is amazing how God
uses little things like this
to bring conviction to the
hearts of men.
Someone has said,
"Great doors swing on
little hinges."
350. John saw the linen cloth
lying there, but the body
had gone out of it.
351. There are three different
Greek words used in this
passage, and they are all
translated as "seeing."
This is unfortunate.
352. Here in verse 5, when
John stooped down,
looked in and saw, the
word means to perceive
and understand.
It involves inspection and
perceiving.
354. John 20:6
6 “And so Simon Peter
also came, following him,
and entered the tomb; and
he saw the linen
wrappings lying there,”
355. Here in verse 6, when
Peter went in and saw, the
word used is theaomai
from which we get our
word theater.
He viewed it.
356. Then here comes Simon
Peter puffing and
blowing.
I tell you, it was hard on
him to run.
357. Reticence is not one of his
qualities; so he goes right
into the sepulchre.
He, too, sees the linen
clothes and the wrapping
that was around His head.
358. Remember that Joseph and
Nicodemus had wrapped
our Lord's body in the
linen and had sealed it
with the myrrh and aloes,
which made a sort of glue
to seal in the body.
359. How could the body get
out of such an encasement
without unwinding all
that linen?
360. Jesus Christ came up out
of that tomb just like a
seed comes out of the soil.
Remember He had said
that a grain of corn falls to
the ground and remains
alone unless it dies.
361. Then new corn will grow
out of it.
But the old shell of the
seed is still in the ground.
That is what was left in
the tomb -- just the old
shell that He had been in.
362. He was no longer in that
shell.
He was alive.
Do you remember that
when the Lord Jesus
raised Lazarus, he came
forth from the grave all
363. wrapped in the grave
clothes and the Lord had
to tell them to loose
Lazarus?
Lazarus came out in his
old body wrapped in the
old grave clothes.
364. The body of Lazarus
would have to die again.
However, Jesus Christ
came forth in a glorified
body which will never see
death.
This is the Resurrection!
367. God carefully records
through John another
small but important
detail.
The napkin that was
wrapped around His head
lay there intact, separate
368. from the linen wound
around His body.
It was in the shape of the
head, lying just as it had
been folded around the
head.
369. Question: Is there anything symbolic about Jesus folding the “napkin” which was over
his face in the tomb?
Here is the story as it floats around the internet. The response is below.
THE EMAIL:
Why Did Jesus Fold the Napkin?
Why did Jesus fold the linen burial cloth after His
resurrection? I never noticed this....
The Gospel of John (20:7) tells us that the napkin, which
was placed over the face of Jesus, was not just thrown aside like the
grave clothes.
The Bible takes an entire verse to tell us that the napkin
was neatly folded, and was placed separate from the grave clothes.
Early Sunday morning, while it was still dark, Mary
Magdalene came to the tomb and found that the stone had been rolled away from
the entrance.
370. She ran and found Simon Peter and the other disciple, the
one whom Jesus loved. She said, 'They have taken the Lord's
body out of the tomb, and I don't know where they have put him!'
Peter and the other disciple ran to the tomb to see. The
other disciple outran Peter and got there first. He stooped and
looked in and saw the linen cloth lying there, but he didn't go
in.
Then Simon Peter arrived and went inside. He also noticed
the linen wrappings lying there, while the cloth that had covered
Jesus' head was folded up and lying to the side.
Was that important? Absolutely!
Is it really significant? Yes!
In order to understand the significance of the folded
napkin, you have to understand a little bit about Hebrew tradition of that day. The
folded napkin had to do with the Master and Servant, and every Jewish boy
knew this tradition.
When the servant set the dinner table for the master, he
made sure that it was exactly the way the master wanted it.
371. The table was furnished perfectly, and then the servant
would wait, just out of sight, until the master had finished eating,
and the servant would not dare touch that table, until the master
was finished.
Now if the master were done eating, he would rise from the
table, wipe his fingers, his mouth, and clean his beard, and would wad
up that napkin and toss it onto the table.
The servant would then know to clear the table. For in
those days, the wadded napkin meant, 'I'm done'.
But if the master got up from the table, and folded his
napkin, and laid it beside his plate, the servant would not dare touch
the table, because..........
The folded napkin meant, 'I'm coming back!'
He is Coming Back!
372. ANSWER
The problems with this reconstruction are multiple. First, note that no ancient text is
cited in support of this interpretation. It is hard to prove a negative (that no such text
exists), but I have never read any ancient material that even remotely resembles the
details given in the historical reconstruction suggested. Second, napkins were not
common in the ancient world, and as late as the middle ages, people were still wiping
their hands and mouths with leftover BREAD. Third, the Greek verb of the original
means “rolled up,” not “folded up,” which would not communicate the same
information that a folded napkin does on modern tables. Fourth, there were no “tables”
or (insinuated) chairs such as exist today that were used to eat meals in Jesus’ day. The
Greek gospels are perfectly clear in their choice of verbs to describe meals. The
participants RECLINED—they ate in a semi-prone posture with their heads pointed
toward a very short (approximately one foot high), long, “u”-shaped food tray called a
triklinium. These are mentioned in many places in ancient literature and have been
discovered by archeologists in places like Masada, Israel. Fifth, neither Jesus, nor His
closest followers, nor most of His other contemporaries were wealthy enough to afford
household servants who could wait upon them hand and foot as though they were
royalty. Therefore, to dip into the life of aristocracy for symbolism to communicate to
commoners is not typical of Jesus and perhaps would even be seen as a slap in the face
(note, for example, the nature of the preponderance of images evoked in Jesus’ parables
—they are almost exclusively snapshots from the lives of average citizens).
373. Sixth, it was not common for the average villager to keep “Jewish boys” as
servants/slaves. This is not only because of the burdensome expense, but also because
the Law of Moses required that slaves be manumitted (released from servitude) every
seven years (Exod. 21:2; Lev. 25:39-41; Deut. 15:12). Seventh and perhaps most
detrimental to the historical reconstruction suggested is the unlikelihood that symbols
would be shared between burial contexts and dining contexts. This is because ritual
IMPURITY exuded from the former, whereas ritual purity is required of the latter. We
would accuse the user of “mixing metaphors” in poor taste if this was tried today.
Rather than an accurate portrayal of ancient near eastern realities, the reconstruction
described below sounds more like an act in a medieval passion play reenactment in
western Europe. Therefore, what appears to be a meaning-filled and exciting
interpretation has actually distorted reality and created anachronisms that in turn
generate more problems than they solve. All kinds of interpretative and applicational
problems arise when we attempt to interpret ancient texts in light of more recent
practices, customs, and word usage. The present case is no exception. The solution is to
let ancient texts speak from their own perspective rather than superimposing our world,
culture, and language upon them. This indeed is the only way to consistently arrive at
the intended meaning of the biblical authors, and THEY are the ones operating under
infallible divine inspiration, not US.
374. The real meaning of the details in John is unclear. It is possible that John was not
attaching ANY symbolic meaning to his description, but was simply accurately
reporting the details as he as an eyewitness had observed them. However, this in itself
is quite valuable, and should not be quickly passed over. The details are not given in
the other three gospels, and we can conclude that such vivid details validate the claim
that the gospel writer was indeed an eyewitness. This, in turn, provides a strong
argument for the historical reliability and authority of the entire book of John.
It is also possible to observe that the details simply make sense in the physical world in
which we live. That the grave clothes were separate and not as orderly would make
perfect sense if Jesus’ hands and arms were tightly bound and had to be removed with
some difficulty (remember that Lazarus needed help removing his grave-clothes, John
11:44). However, once the hands and arms were free, He could remove His own face-
cloth with greater ease and control.
375. Finally, it is possible that the condition of the face-cloth is intended by John to
demonstrate the God-controlled and orderly nature of a resurrection that occurred in
normal stages. As He acted at creation and at the resurrection, so He will act toward us,
and this we can count on. That God works in orderly, consistent, and usually
predictable ways is an encouragement to those who look to Him to be “the same,
yesterday, today, and forever” (Hebs. 13:8). Further, the consistency and orderliness of
God also serves as a challenge to those of us to seek to serve Him because He has called
us to imitate and reflect these and other aspects of His nature to those within our sphere
of influence in order that they might observe His power that has changed us, see His
true nature, and ultimately be drawn to Him to receive forgiveness, cleansing, new life,
and a restoration of relationship with Him.
W. E. Nunnally, Ph.D.
Professor of Early Judaism and Christian Origins
Evangel University
376. My sense is that most
commentators and
students of the Bible
understand this folded
cloth to indicate that the
scene in the empty tomb
was evidence of a very
377. calm and orderly process,
rather than that of a
burglarized tomb, from
which the body of Jesus
was hastily stolen -- from
a sealed tomb, guarded by
soldiers.
378. The real meaning of the
details in John is unclear.
It is possible that John
was not attaching ANY
symbolic meaning to his
description, but was
simply accurately
379. reporting the details as he
as an eyewitness had
observed them.
However, this in itself is
quite valuable, and
should not be quickly
passed over.
380. The details are not given
in the other three gospels,
and we can conclude that
such vivid details validate
the claim that the gospel
writer was indeed an
eyewitness.
381. This, in turn, provides a
strong argument for the
historical reliability and
authority of the entire
book of John.
387. The New Testament Greek
word "entulissō" is used also
in two other places only.
"And when Joseph had taken
the body, he wrapped it in a
clean linen cloth,"(Matt.27:59).
388. "And he took it down,
and wrapped it in linen, and
laid it in a sepulchre that
was hewn in stone, wherein
never man before was
laid" (Luke 23:53).
389. These two verses tell us, that
like the head of Jesus which
was wrapped by a napkin or
kerchief (“soudarion”/“sudariu
m”), the body of Jesus was
also wrapped around
(swathed) by a linen cloth.
390. On the day of Christ’s
resurrection, we read in John
20:12 that Mary
Magdalene "saw two angels in
white sitting, one at the head
and the other at the feet, where
the body of Jesus had lain".
391. Their sitting positions
indicate to us that the area
between them contains
the evidence to prove that
Jesus Christ has
resurrected.
392. In that spot was where
the shroud and kerchief (“so
udarion”/“sudarium”) still
lie –wrapped
up ("entulissō").
393. Peter and John had seen
the grave clothes before
Mary Magdalene.
394. John was the first to reach
the sepulchre. He stooped
and looked in, and he saw
the linen clothes. But what
made him stop short of
going into the sepulchre
for a closer look?
395. I believe that John was
momentarily shaken in
what he saw. He probably
could not believe his eyes.
By then Peter had arrived
and entered into the
sepulchre.
396. He saw where the linen
clothes (shroud) lay and
also the
napkin (“soudarion”/“suda
rium”) for Christ's head)
lying by itself and not
with the shroud.
397. And the grave clothes were
both still in a wrapped state.
This is what caught the eyes
of the Apostle John. And
when he went into the
sepulchre right after Peter,
once again he saw, and then
he believed.
398. John had witnessed the
evidence that Jesus had
resurrected, that His body
was not stolen by friends or
foes. Had Jesus' body been
stolen, the thieves would not
have had the time to unwrap
Him.
399. The evidence of the intact and not
unwrapped grave clothes, both the
shroud and the "sudarium" prove that
Jesus Christ rose up, from His sleeping
position, right though the wrappings,
and then passed through the wall of the
sepulchre in His resurrected glorified
body! Amen. He was unlike Lazarus
who need to be loosed from his
wrappings after He raised him from the
dead (John 11:44).
401. John 20:8
8 “So the other disciple
who had first come to the
tomb then also entered,
and he saw and believed.”
402. There are three different
Greek words used in this
passage, and they are all
translated as "seeing."
403. This is unfortunate.
In verse 5, when John
stooped down, looked in
and saw, the word means
to perceive and
understand. It involves
inspection and perceiving.
404. In verse 6, when Peter
went in and saw, the
word used is theaomai
from which we get our
word theater.
He viewed it.
405. In verse 8, when John
went into the sepulchre
and saw, it means to
know.
He knew and he believed
before he ever saw the
risen Christ.
406. What did the men see in
the tomb?
They saw the burial
wrappings lying in the
shape of the body, but the
body was gone!
407. The graveclothes lay like
an empty cocoon.
The napkin (for the face)
was carefully folded,
lying by itself.
408. It was not the scene of a
grave robbery, for no
robbers could have gotten
the body out of the
graveclothes without
tearing the cloth and
disarranging things.
409. Jesus had returned to life
in power and glory and
had passed through the
graveclothes and the tomb
itself!
410. Verse 8 tells us that the
men believed in His
resurrection because of
the evidence that they
saw.
411. Later they met Christ
personally and also came
to believe on the
testimony of Scripture.
There are, then, three
types of proof that you
can rest upon when it
412. comes to spiritual matters:
(1) the evidence God gives
in His world,
(2) the Word of God, and
(3) personal experience.
413. How can a man know that
Christ is real? He can see
the evidence in the lives of
others; he can read the
Word; and if he trusts
Christ, he will experience
it personally.
415. John 20:9
9 “For as yet they did not
understand the
Scripture, that He must
rise again from the dead.”
416. John tells us something
strange.
These men had not
understood even though
Jesus had told them
repeatedly that He would
rise from the dead,
417. and even though the Old
Testament spoke of this.
Even today we need the
New Testament as sort of
a flashlight to go back and
interpret the Old
Testament.
418. One of the reasons the
Old Testament is not
popular is because we do
not sufficiently use the
New Testament to
interpret it.
419. In the same way, we
cannot interpret every
thing that happens here
on earth without viewing
it through the eyes of
eternity.
420. There are a great many of
us today who read the
Bible but still do not know
certain Scriptures.
There are two reasons for
this:
421. One is that we may read a
passage many times and
each time see things in the
passage that we have never
seen before. (Mrs. Sugg
used to tell Judge that “they
just put that in there”.)
422. The Holy Spirit gives us
further light as we study
and read the passages
over and over again.
423. Also I believe that we
must experience some of
the Scriptures to
understand their
meaning.
424. The trials and sufferings
and experiences of life
explain their meaning to
us.
For example, when David
wrote that the Lord was
his Shepherd, he knew
428. Note that in v. 10 they go
back home without
proclaiming the message
of the risen Christ.
Mere intellectual evidence
alone will not change
people.
431. John 20:11
11 “But Mary was
standing outside the tomb
weeping; and so, as she
wept, she stooped and
looked into the tomb;”
432. Apparently Mary is the
first one to whom the
Lord appeared.
There are eleven
appearances before His
ascension and three after
His ascension.
433. There are others which
were not described.
A proverb can be found
for all situations.
For those who ask why
Jesus appeared first to
Mary Magdalene,
434. Proverbs 8:17 says:
"I love them that love Me;
and those that seek Me
early shall find Me."
She sought Him and she
sought Him early.
438. 13 And they said to her,
“Woman, why are you
weeping?” She said to
them, “Because they have
taken away my Lord, and
I do not know where they
have laid Him.” John 20:13
440. John 20:14
14 “When she had said
this, she turned around
and saw Jesus standing
there, and did not know
that it was Jesus.”
441. This story is the greatest
recognition scene in all
literature.
To Mary belongs the glory
of being the first person to
see the Risen Christ.
442. The whole story is
scattered with indications
of her love.
She had come back to the
tomb; she had taken her
message to Peter and
John, and then must have
443. been left behind in their
race to the tomb so that by
the time she got there,
they were gone.
So she stood there
weeping.
444. There is no need to seek
for elaborate reasons why
Mary did not know Jesus.
The simple and the
poignant fact is that she
could not see him through
her tears.
445. So we see there were two
very simple and yet very
profound reasons why
Mary did not recognize
Jesus.
1. She could not recognize
him because of her tears.
446. They blinded her eyes so
that she could not see.
When we lose a dear one,
there is always sorrow in
our hearts and tears shed
or unshed in our eyes.
447. It is of our loneliness, our
loss, our desolation, that
we are thinking.
We cannot be weeping for
one who has gone to be
the guest of God;
448. it is for ourselves we weep
because of the temporary
separation. That is natural
and inevitable. At the same
time, we must never allow
our tears to blind us to the
glory of Heaven.
449. Tears there must be, but
through the tears we
should glimpse the glory.
450. 2. She could not recognize
Jesus because she insisted
on facing in the wrong
direction. She could not
take her eyes off the tomb
and so had her back to
Him. Again it is often so
451. with us. At such a time
our eyes are upon the cold
earth of the grave; but we
must wrench our eyes
away from that. That is
not where our loved ones
are; their worn-out bodies
452. may be there; but the real
person is in the heavenly
places in the fellowship of
Jesus face to face, and in
the glory of God.
454. John 20:15
15 “Jesus said to her,
‘Woman, why are you
weeping? Whom are you
seeking?’ Supposing Him
to be the gardener, she
455. said to Him, ‘Sir, if you
have carried Him away,
tell me where you have
laid Him, and I will take
Him away.’”
John 20:15
456. Again we are interested in
the fact that she does not
know Him.
Do you know why?
She does not believe that
He is back from the dead.
457. Unbelief is blind and
unbelief is dumb, as in the
case of Zacharias.
She loves Him, yes, but
love must be coupled with
faith.
458. She is weeping because
she loves Him but also
because she does not
believe.
How much is the glorified
body changed?
459. I don't know, but I don't
think the change is so
great that this accounts for
her lack of recognition of
Jesus.
460. I believe that Mary is
absolutely single-minded
in her grief.
Although she sees two
angels, this doesn't seem
to draw her attention in
any particular way.
461. They ask a question, not
because they don't know
the answer, but because
they are trying to arouse
some evidence of faith in
Mary.
462. She is single-minded in
her answer.
He is still dead, and the
probable answer is that
the body has been stolen,
as Mary reasons it out.
463. She does not expect to see
Christ alive; and, in her
unbelief, she does not
recognize Him.
465. "If you are the man who
has removed Him, tell me
where you have laid
Him."
466. She never mentioned the
name of Jesus; she
thought everyone must
know of Whom she was
thinking; her mind was so
full of Him that there was
not anyone else for her in
467. all the world.
"I will take Him away."
How was her woman's
strength to do that?
Where was she going to
take Him?
468. She had not even thought
of these problems. Her
one desire was to weep
her love over Jesus' dead
body.
470. John 20:16
16 Jesus said to her,
“Mary (Marium)!”
She turned and said to
Him in Hebrew
(Aramaic), “Rabboni!”
(which means, Teacher).
471. When He called her by
name, she recognized the
voice as only He could
speak.
If the Lord should tarry
and all of us go through
the doorway of death, our
472. bodies will be raised
when He calls us by name
someday, just as He called
by name those whom He
raised from the dead over
nineteen hundred years
ago.
473. As soon as she had
answered the person she
took to be the gardener,
she must have turned
again to the tomb and so
turned her back on Jesus.
474. Then came his single
word, "Mary!" and her
single answer, "Master!"
(Rabbouni) is simply an
Aramaic form of Rabbi;
there is no difference
between the words.
475. When sorrow comes, we
must never let tears blind
our eyes to glory; and we
must never fasten our
eyes upon the grave and
forget the heavens.
476. Alan Walker in
Everybody's Calvary tells
of officiating at a funeral
for people to whom the
service "Was only a form,
and who had neither
Christian faith nor
477. Christian connection.
"When the service was
over a young woman
looked into the grave, and
said brokenly:
'Goodbye, father.'
478. It is the end for those who
have no Christian hope."
But for us at such a time,
it is literally "Adieu!" "To
God!" and it is literally
"Until we meet again."
479. When Jesus spoke her
name, she recognized
Him.
He calls His own by name
(John 10:3-4), and they
know His voice.
See Isa 43:1.
481. Mary lingered and met
Christ.
How many times it pays
to wait! (See Proverbs
8:17.)
482. Proverbs 8:17 NASB
17 “I love those who
love me;
And those who
diligently seek me
will find me.
483. She saw two angels in the
tomb (Luke 24:4 calls
them "two men") but was
too taken up with her
grief to let them comfort
her.
484. The description of the
angels in v. 12 reminds us
of the mercy seat in the
holy of holies (Exodus
25:17-19); the risen Christ
is now our Mercy Seat in
Heaven.
485. Mary turned from the
angels, for she was
seeking Christ; she would
have rather had the body
of Christ than the sight of
angels!
486. The person she then saw
was really Christ, but her
eyes were clouded so that
she could not recognize
Him.
487. The one word
"supposing" in v. 15
explains all her sorrow.
Many Christians today
are miserable because
they "suppose" something
that is not at all true.
489. John 20:17
17 Jesus said to her,
“Stop clinging to Me, for I
have not yet ascended to
the Father; but go to My
brethren and say to them,
490. ‘I ascend to My Father
and your Father, and My
God and your God.’”
John 20:17
491. Verse 17 suggests that,
early that Easter morning,
Christ ascended to heaven
to present His finished
work to the Father.
492. That secret ascension
fulfilled the type of
sacrifice discussed in Lev
23:1-14, the waving of the
"first fruits sheaf' the next
day after the Sabbath (see
1 Cor 15:23).
494. The Lord told Mary not to
touch Him.
The word touch is
haptomai, meaning "to
hold on."
Later, He told the
disciples to touch Him.
495.
496. Why this difference?
He says to her, "for I am
not yet ascended to my
Father."
This is the reason she
should not hold on to
Him.
497. So apparently He did
ascend to His Father
before the appearance to
the disciples in the house.
498. I believe that the Lord
Jesus presented His blood
at the throne of God and
that His blood turned the
judgment seat into the
mercy seat which it is
today.
499. That blood was shed for
your sin and for my sin.
I think the blood will be
there throughout all
eternity as an eternal
testimony of the price He
paid for us.
500. You will notice He was
specific in calling God
"my Father, and your
Father; and to my God,
and your God."
501. His relationship to the
Father is different from
our relationship to Him.
We become the sons of
God through faith in Jesus
Christ, while Christ is a
member of the Trinity,
504. John 20:18
18 “Mary Magdalene
came, announcing to the
disciples, ‘I have seen the
Lord,’ and that He had
said these things to her.”
505. "In the Old Testament, the
sheep gave their life for
the shepherd. In the New
Testament, the Shepherd
gave His life for the
sheep." Michael Catt. I am
one of those sheep!
506. New Testament scholar
Frank Stagg points out
that Mary's role as a
witness is unusual
because women at that
time were not considered
credible witnesses in legal
507. proceedings.
Because of this, and
because of extra-biblical
traditions about her
subsequent missionary
activity in spreading
the Gospel, she is known
509. John 20:1-18
1 Now on the first day of the
week Mary Magdalene came
early to the tomb, while it
was still dark, and saw the
stone already taken away
from the tomb.
510. 2 So she ran and came to
Simon Peter and to the
other disciple whom Jesus
loved, and said to them,
“They have taken away the
Lord out of the tomb, and we
do not know
516. 6 And so Simon Peter also
came, following him, and
entered the tomb; and he
saw the linen wrappings
lying there,
517.
518. 7 and the face-cloth which
had been on His head, not
lying with the linen
wrappings, but rolled up
in a place by itself.
519. 8 So the other disciple
(John) who had first come
to the tomb then also
entered, and he saw and
believed.
520.
521. 9 For as yet they did not
understand the
Scripture, that He must rise
again from the dead.
10 So the disciples went
away again to their own
homes.
522. 11 But Mary was standing
outside the tomb
weeping; and so, as she
wept, she stooped and
looked into the tomb;
523. 12 and she saw two angels
in white sitting, one at the
head and one at the feet,
where the body of Jesus
had been lying.
524. 13 And they said to her,
“Woman, why are you
weeping?” She said to them,
“Because they have taken
away my Lord, and I do not
know where they have laid
Him.”
525. 14 When she had said
this, she turned around
and saw Jesus standing
there, and did not know
that it was Jesus.
526. 15 Jesus said to her,
“Woman, why are you
weeping? Whom are you
seeking?” Supposing Him to
be the gardener, she said to
Him, “Sir, if you have carried
Him away,
527. tell me where you have
laid Him, and I will take
Him away.”
528.
529. 16 Jesus said to her,
“Mary!” She turned and
said to Him in Hebrew,
“Rabboni!” (which means,
Teacher).
530. 17 Jesus said to her, “Stop
clinging to Me, for I have not
yet ascended to the Father;
but go to My brethren and
say to them, ‘I ascend to My
Father and your Father, and
My God and your God.’”
531.
532. Mary’s new responsibility
was to testify to His risen
presence.
She was the recipient of
four special graces:
(1) to see angels;
(2) to see Jesus risen;
533. (3) to be the first to see
Him alive; and
(4) to be a proclaimer of
the Good News.
534. Christians today are also
the recipients of special
grace;
we too are given this new
responsibility to witness
to the world
(Matthew 28:16-20).