April 10, 2023
Loved | John 20:11-18
WHEN GRIEF IS ALL YOU SEE
The stories of Jesus often have him in conversation with just one other person. Nicodemus, the woman at the well, the guy at the pool of Bethesda, and now Mary. Something about Jesus wanted to (wants!) to deal with us one person at a time. God’s heart is fascinating!
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John 20:11-18
- Share with the group a favourite memory or tradition attached to Easter.
- What do you make of the two angels? Are they significant to the story or insignificant?
- What are the reasons you believe in the Resurrection, or, why you don’t?
- Jesus came looking for Mary. He could have been in 100 other places. Why her? Why spend energy on just one person?
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