Yesterday at WBC was an absolutely incredible day to celebrate and worship the Risen and Exalted Jesus Christ.
The title of the message was, "The Gardener? What Was Mary Magdalene Thinking?"
from John 20:14-15.
The main question I sought to answer was, "Why did John, inspired by the Spirit of God, record that Mary assumed Jesus was the gardener?" Or, "Why in the world did Mary think the risen Christ was the gardener?"
The outline I used to try to answer this question was as follows:
Genesis 1:26-31; 2:5-9, 15 Purpose of Existence
Genesis 3:17-24 Paradise Lost
Luke 3:21-38 A ‘Beloved Son’ and Rescuer
John 20:11-17 Right Relationship Restored
The answers I concluded the message with were three-fold:
1. It was still somewhat dark outside, Mary was in a state of horrified shock, and Jesus was in His glorified body.
2. As ‘the gardener,’ we are brought face to face with the reality that what Jesus has accomplished is a total restoration of what was lost in the Garden of Eden.
3. Seeing Christ for who He truly is requires a divine initiative and call by Christ Himself.
The message should be available for viewing and/or listening here later today.
For further thought and discussion, read the following two passages and think through the questions:
1. Read Romans 5:14. How was Adam a 'type' of Christ?
2. What are some ways Jesus fulfilled where Adam failed (see above passages and Luke 4:1-13)?
3. What are some things humans inherit from Adam? What are some things those who believe inherit from Jesus?
4. What does Jesus being our new human representative do to your soul?
5. In John 20:15, Mary was not able to comprehend who Jesus was. In verse 16, however, she knew without doubt who Jesus was. What was the difference? Has this happened to you? Explain why or why not.
6. Who are three people you need to intentionally share this with this week?
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