Mary and Jesus

In verse 17, Jesus uses the phrase "I have not yet returned to the Father."

I'm curious about what Jesus means.

Peter and John

John is faster, but Peter is more bold and enters the tomb as soon as he arrives.

When they hear the news that Jesus' body is missing, they go running.

How interesting that Jesus folded his grave clothes. I wonder why John mentions this detail.

After they see the evidence they believe that Jesus is missing. They don't quite get it yet that Jesus is alive.

Verses 1-2

I would freak out if I went to a relative's fresh grave site and found the body missing.

Call 911! Get me the cemetery caretaker! What kind of third-rate operation are you running here? Do I need to call
Dr. G?

Outline of John 20

1. Jesus rises from the dead and leaves behind an empty tomb
   
2. Jesus appears to some of his followers
   

Cemetery

Have you noticed that cemeteries now advertise? Holy Sepulchre is just down the road. I was sitting at a red light right next to the entrance a year or two ago, driving home from work, and their radio ad came on. It was weird!

I'd never really paid much attention to the cemeteries in my hometown until my little brother died.

How often do you think about the burial places near where you live? Do you ever consider where your remains will be placed after your death?

Jesus' body was placed in a tomb in a garden right near his crucifixion site. The way it sounds in verse 42, his tomb was picked mostly because of its convenient location.

Outlier

I wonder what percentage of people killed on a cross died before their legs were broken.

Verses 28-30

Jesus requests a drink simply to fulfill Scripture. I wonder why this prophecy was in place.