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He Is Risen: A Personal Encounter with Jesus (John 20)

John chapter 20 reveals one of the most powerful moments in Scripture, the resurrection of Jesus Christ. What begins in sorrow quickly turns into hope, as those closest to Him begin to realize that He is alive. The Empty Tomb Mary Magdalene came to the tomb early, while it was still dark. She found that the stone had been rolled away. At first, there was confusion and grief. She believed someone had taken away the body of Jesus.  How often do we misunderstand what God is doing in our lives?  What looks like loss can actually be the beginning of something greater. Jesus Calls Her by Name As Mary stood weeping, Jesus appeared to her but she did not recognize Him at first. It wasn’t until He called her by name that she knew it was Him. This moment is deeply personal. Jesus didn’t just rise. He revealed Himself in a personal way. The same is true today. He knows each of us by  name and meets us where we are. Peace in the Midst of Fear Later, the disciples were gathered behind...