image: Resurrection 1, Solomon Raj
Jesus said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping? Whom are you looking for?” Supposing him to be the gardener, she said to him, “Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you have laid him, and I will take him away.” Jesus said to her, “Mary!” She turned and said to him in Hebrew, “Rabbouni!” (which means Teacher). Jesus said to her, “Do not hold on to me, because I have not yet ascended to the Father. But go to my brothers and say to them, ‘I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.’ ” Mary Magdalene went and announced to the disciples, “I have seen the Lord”; and she told them that he had said these things to her.
-John 20:15-18
John 19:30 says it is finished. Indeed, the reign of death is done; the great work of salvation is put in motion; the final battle is won. But the story isn’t yet complete. Easter marks the dawn of a new day and calls us into God’s ongoing project of resurrection. [hear sermon audio]
This week, take some time to go deeper. Explore how each of the gospels recounts the story of Easter. And how their understanding shapes our faith.
Texts to read:
Questions to ponder:
- Who comes to the tomb first and why?
- What is their first response?
- What does Jesus say to them?
- What do they do when they leave?
Do and share:
- After you have read all four stories and answered the questions for each, consider your own response to the resurrection. Who are you most like? How do you respond each year to the news that Christ is risen?
- Share why Jesus matters for your life with someone you know. Tell us the story on Facebook or Twitter (@dpumc).
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