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Developing Disciples  |
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Unending Devotion
1. Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance.
2. So she came running to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one Jesus loved, and said, ¡°They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we don¡¯t know where they have put him!¡±
Growing Realization
3. So Peter and the other disciple started for the tomb.
4. Both were running, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first.
5. He bent over and looked in at the strips of linen lying there but did not go in.
6. Then Simon Peter, who was behind him, arrived and went into the tomb. He saw the strips of linen lying there,
7. as well as the burial cloth that had been around Jesus¡¯ head. The cloth was folded up by itself, separate from the linen.
8. Finally the other disciple, who had reached the tomb first, also went inside. He saw and believed.
9. (They still did not understand from Scripture that Jesus had to rise from the dead.)
10. Then the disciples went back to their homes,
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Unending Devotion (20:1-2)
Yesterday we looked at the devotion of two of Jesus¡¯ secret disciples, Joseph and Nicodemus. In our passage today, we see a glimpse of the undying devotion of Jesus¡¯ followers even days after His death. As we know, Jesus was buried for three days and then rose from the tomb on the third day. The third day was the first day of the week, what we call Sunday, and early Sunday morning Mary Magdalene went to Jesus¡¯ tomb. It is clear that she would not bother going there unless she still felt some commitment and devotion to her Lord. This devotion is all the more commendable when we remember that she did not yet have a complete understanding of Christ¡¯s death and resurrection. Her knowledge was incomplete, but her devotion was strong.
Growing Realization (20:3-10)
Despite Jesus¡¯ amazing teaching abilities, the Twelve disciples were still largely in the dark about His purpose and mission. Only after Jesus reappeared and explained things to them did they finally start to get the full picture. But here we see a little light of realization go on in John¡¯s mind that was a long time coming.
Peter and John ran to the tomb upon hearing that Jesus¡¯ body was missing. Apparently, they believed Mary¡¯s claim that someone had stolen it from the tomb and were running with alarm (v. 4). But a thief would not take the time to take off the burial cloths and fold them (v. 7). This puzzling observation led John to think twice and he started to recall Jesus¡¯ words about His resurrection. Only then did he start to piece things together (v. 8), but from what he saw, not from Scripture (v. 9).
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Application |
- Despite the lack of information, Mary showed complete and unquestioning devotion to God. We often fail to act or trust in God because we are always asking for more information or ¡°confirmation.¡± Sometimes we need more faith, not more information.
- The disciples had to rely on their eyes and memories to understand the Gospel, but we do not have that option. We have to rely on God¡¯s Word and the Spirit for revelation.
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A Letter to
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Father in heaven, give me a heart of devotion to You that surpasses my knowledge and understanding of things. May I trust You even when I do not have all the information I want. Teach me more about You and Your Gospel through Your Word. In Jesus¡¯ name I pray. Amen.
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