Sermon in series on Gospel of John. Mary Magdalene. John 20:11-18
HANGING ON FOR ALL YOU’RE WORTH
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I. A choice of direction.
II. Mary of Magdala, a remarkable woman.
A. A reformed prostitute?
B. A follower of Jesus.
III. Meeting the Risen Savior.
A. Where have they taken him?
B. Why Jesus not recognized?
IV. Don’t cling. 20:17
A. Not “touch,” because Thomas invited to touch. 20:27
B. The old relationship is invalid, we must go on to new ground.
C. There is a time to move on.
D. Things are different now.
V. Your father and mine.
A. Emphasis on separateness of relationship?
B. Better – emphasis on elevating of relationship. Ruth 1:16
C. Blessed are those who have not seen, and yet have believed.