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When Jesus was suffering on the cross, some women stood by His side: St. Mary (His mother) & St. Mary Magdalene. After Jesus died, these women went home in total darkness & sadness.
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Joseph, a rich man who loved Jesus, asked permission to take the Lord’s body for burial. Joseph & another good man Nicodemus lowered the Body, and wrapped Him in a shroud.
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They placed Him in a new tomb. then rolled a stone to close the tomb; it was a B BB BIG stone that took 3 strong men!
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The Pharisees Pharisees went to the Pilate Pilate: “This Jesus told His disciples He can rise after 3 days, please make sure the tomb is well sealed so His disciples won’t steal His body & tell lies”. Pilate Pilate told them: “You go, seal it and guard it yourselves”.
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Early Easter Sunday morning Mary Magdalene & her friends went to the tomb... It was empty, Jesus was not there !
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An angel at the tomb told the women to not be afraid. Jesus Jesus who was crucified is ALIVE ALIVE, and go tell the others!
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Mary Mary ran quickly to tell the others Peter John Peter & John ran to the empty tomb, they saw the linen cloths that wrapped Jesus was folded up neatly. Jesus risen They went home sad & did not yet understand that Jesus had risen!
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Mary Mary stood weeping She saw 2 angels: ”Woman, why are you weeping?” “Because “Because they have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have laid Him” Jesus standing there: “Woman why are you weeping? Whom are you seeking?” “Sir, “Sir, if you have carried Him away, tell me where and will take Him away”.
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Jesus called: Mary!” “Mary!” “Rabboni!” “Rabboni!” (Teacher) “Do “Do not cling cling to Me, for I have not yet ascended to My Father; but go to My brethren and say to them, ‘I am ascending to My Father and your Father, and to My God and your God’”. Mary went home with joy & told the disciples what the Lord told her!
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He is not here; for He is risen Matthew 28:6
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What does EASTER mean? Lord’s Resurrection victory sin death Easter celebrates the Lord’s Resurrection, His victory over sin & death chocolate eggsbunnies candies The true meaning of Easter is not about chocolate eggs, bunnies or candies. victory of Christ power to defeat sin & death! We share in the victory of Christ, and the power to defeat sin & death!
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Why did Mary Magdalene not recognize Jesus? She was too busy in her sadness sadness & despair Our Lord had the new beautiful, resurrected & glorified body body, different than the body He had before His crucifixion
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How did Jesus get Mary’s attention? He called her name … MARY!
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Why did Jesus tell Mary not to “hold on” to Him? He needed her to be strong in faith He had a j jj job for her: to tell the other disciples of His Resurrection
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What prevents us from recognizing Jesus voice? Worldly distractions – money, greed … Pride or lack of humility Lack of love Other sins … How does Jesus call our name today? He speaks through Abouna, mom & dad, teachers … when they remind us to: SSSStop a bad habit PPPPray RRRRead the Bible
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This week … Listen to the Lord’s voice … Be obedient to Abouna, mom & dad Don’t be busy in your worries, sadness, despair … “look up” at the Lord with prayers & trust that He will solve your problems!
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