Jesus and Mary Magdalene
This past Sunday we celebrated the greatest event in history that makes all the difference in the world by looking at the story of Jesus’ encounter with Mary Magdalene at the empty tomb. Mary was a severely demonized and socially/religiously ostracized woman whom Jesus set free. She was the first to see Jesus resurrected and to tell the world He was alive.
Further Up, Further In-
Take time this week to prayerfully contemplate and journal. If you believe that Jesus Christ resurrected from the dead, what difference should that make in your everyday life? How should you go about your life? What should be your mindset and posture? How should you relate to other people? How should you face life’s challenges and hardships? What should be your priorities? Your values?
Further reading-
Books
“The Case for the Resurrection of Jesus” by Gary Habermas and Michael Licona (very accessible)
“The Resurrection of the Son of God” by NT Wright (more academic)
“Jesus Through the Eyes of Women” by Rebecca McLaughlin
Videos
Jesus Vindicated and Encountering the Risen King by Tim Keller
The Bible Project, Holy Week and Easter
The Chosen episodes about Mary Magdalene, I Have Called You By Name, Spirit and Unlawful
From Southeast City Church
The Apostles’ Creed: The Third Day He Rose Again From the Dead
Spiritual Warfare series