2. John 20:1 Now on the first day of the week Mary Magdalene came to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and saw that the stone had been taken away from the tomb.

3. So she ran and went to Simon Peter and the other disciple... and said to them, “They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we do not know where they have laid him.” John 20:2

4. So Peter went out with the other disciple, and they were going toward the tomb... (and both saw it empty) John 20:3-7

5. The disciple saw and believed; yet they did not understand the Scripture, that Jesus must rise from the dead. Then the disciples went back to their homes. John 20:8-10

6. But Mary stood weeping outside the tomb, and as she wept she stooped to look into the tomb. And she saw two angels in white, sitting where the body of Jesus had lain... John 20:11- 12

7. They said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping?” She said to them, “They have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have laid him.” John 20:13

8. Having said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing, but she did not know that it was Jesus. Jesus said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping? Whom are you seeking?” John 20:13- 14

9. 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.” John 20:15

10. Jesus said to her, “Mary.” She turned and said to him, “Teacher!” Jesus said to her, “Do not cling to me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father; but go to my brothers and say to them, John 20:16- 17

11. ‘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 that he had said these things to her. John 20:17- 18

12. On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being locked where the disciples were for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.” John 20:19

13. The real question is this Is Jesus’ resurrection the most important event in YOUR life? The real question is this Is Jesus’ resurrection the most important event in YOUR life? Handout

14. Only one... COULDN’T GO ON WITHOUT FINDING JESUS Only one... COULDN’T GO ON WITHOUT FINDING JESUS Handout

15. Mary Magdalene was: A “RELENTLESS” FOLLOWER OF JESUS One who would not give up regardless of the obstacles Mary Magdalene was: A “RELENTLESS” FOLLOWER OF JESUS One who would not give up regardless of the obstacles Handout

16. God used Mary to restore: MANKIND’S FALL INTO SIN THAT BEGAN IN THE THAT BEGAN IN THE GARDEN OF EDEN God used Mary to restore: MANKIND’S FALL INTO SIN THAT BEGAN IN THE THAT BEGAN IN THE GARDEN OF EDEN Handout

17. The Resurrection & The Garden John 19:17 – The Garden Gate John 19:41 – A Garden At Golgotha John 20:15 – The “Gardener” The Resurrection & The Garden John 19:17 – The Garden Gate John 19:41 – A Garden At Golgotha John 20:15 – The “Gardener” Handout

18. “When the woman saw that the fruit of the tree was good for food and pleasing to the eye, and also desirable for gaining wisdom, she took some and ate...” Genesis 3:6

19. The real sin of the Garden of Eden: someone “relentlessly” pursued what seemed good over God who is good, the true source and center of life The real sin of the Garden of Eden: someone “relentlessly” pursued what seemed good over God who is good, the true source and center of life Handout

20. In The Second Garden God, Himself, tastes of the tree of the knowledge of good & evil (at the Cross) and brings life In The Second Garden God, Himself, tastes of the tree of the knowledge of good & evil (at the Cross) and brings life Redemption

21. In The Second Garden Man (& Woman) is looking for God but can’t find Him because of their sin In The Second Garden Man (& Woman) is looking for God but can’t find Him because of their sin Redemption

22. In The Second Garden A woman is the first to seek God who is good over things of this world that seem good. In The Second Garden A woman is the first to seek God who is good over things of this world that seem good. Redemption

23. In The Second Garden The “Great Gardener” reveals in Himself that there is life In The Second Garden The “Great Gardener” reveals in Himself that there is life Redemption

24. In The Second Garden The focus begins on death and a tomb but leads to God & life In The Second Garden The focus begins on death and a tomb but leads to God & life Redemption

25. The Resurrection Is About: ANY PERSON rising above the things of this world to “relentlessly” pursue God The Resurrection Is About: ANY PERSON rising above the things of this world to “relentlessly” pursue God Handout

26. God always calls the name of the person... WHO TRULY SEEKS HIM God always calls the name of the person... WHO TRULY SEEKS HIM Handout

27. God is still asking people today: WHOM ARE YOU SEEKING? God is still asking people today: WHOM ARE YOU SEEKING? John 20:15

28. “You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. I will be found by you,” declares the Lord, “and will bring you back from defeat” Jeremiah 29:13-14

29. When we see & seek The One who conquered death with His life... HE TAKES WHAT IS DEAD IN US AND MAKES IT ALIVE IN HIM! When we see & seek The One who conquered death with His life... HE TAKES WHAT IS DEAD IN US AND MAKES IT ALIVE IN HIM! Handout

30. “I WANT TO BE A ‘RELENTLESS’ FOLLOWER OF JESUS. NOTHING IS MORE IMPORTANT.” (see your connection card) “I WANT TO BE A ‘RELENTLESS’ FOLLOWER OF JESUS. NOTHING IS MORE IMPORTANT.” (see your connection card) Today