Sabbath, Study, Serve 

Taking the Sermon Into Our Week 

Scripture of the Week: John 20: 1-18

From the Sermon:

Mary was __________ with death

Mary does the only thing that she can think of doing - ______________.

Mary cries “_____________________________”

When we stop and dwell in this story instead of simply receiving it - we realize that ________________________________.

Mary opened up the door for us to face our own darkness with her weeping, and our deepest joy and fulfillment with her exclamation of “_____________!”

Mary’s cry was no longer “They have taken the Lord” but instead became “___________________”

Reflection Questions:

Who do you identify with in this story? 

Have you ever had the grief of Mary? Have you ever had the feelings that Mary would have harbored towards whoever took Jesus’s body? 

Or the fear and anxiety of the disciples? Or the defeat of the disciples that led them back to the safety of their home?

How is Christ calling you to find hope, joy, and freedom?

Prayer:

Lord, help us to step into the fullness of the Gospel this day, as we enter with open hearts and take away the hope, joy, and freedom that you offer in new life. Amen.