The first to see him aliveJohn 20:1-18Length: Long

1 Eat

Read the passage slowly, read it again, then retell it in your own words. If you can't retell it, read it once more.

• Read
• Reread
• Retell

2 Digest

Answer from what the passage actually says — stay in the text.

1. What does this passage show me about God?

   • The first person to see the risen Jesus, and the first one sent to tell about it, is a woman. What does that tell you about God?

2. What does it show me about people — and about myself?

   • Mary doesn't recognize Jesus until He says her name. What does this show you about grief — and about being known?

3. What will I obey this week? (a concrete step, with a day)

   • Jesus doesn't let her stay in the garden — He sends her. Where is He sending you this week, and with what message?

4. Who will I tell?

   • Who needs to hear you say it this week, by name — I have seen the Lord?

3 Grow

Growth is God's part, not yours. Do the cycle faithfully and trust Him to give the growth (1 Corinthians 3:6–7).