Lesson Scripture, John 20:11-20, R.V.
11 "But Mary was standing without at the tomb weeping; so, 12 as she wept, she stooped and looked into the tomb; and she beholdeth two angels in white sitting, one at the head, and 13 one at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain. And they say unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? She saith unto them, Because they have taken away my Lord, and I know 14 not where they have laid Him. When she had thus said, she turned herself back, and beholdeth Jesus standing, and knew 15 not that it was Jesus. Jesus saith unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? whom seekest thou? She, supposing Him to be the gardener, saith unto Him, Sir, if Thou hast borne Him hence, tell me where thou hast laid Him, and I 16 will take Him away. Jesus saith unto her, Mary. She turneth herself, and saith unto Him in Hebrew, Rabboni; 17 which is to say, Master. Jesus saith to her, Touch Me not; for I am not yet ascended unto the Father; but go unto My brethren, and say to them, I ascend unto My Father and your 18 Father, and My God and your God. Mary Magdalene cometh and telleth the disciples, I have seen the Lord; and how that He had said these things unto her.
19 "When therefore it was evening, on that day, the first day of the week, and when the doors were shut where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in the 20 midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you. And when He had said this, He showed unto them His hands and His side. The disciples therefore were glad, when they saw the Lord."
Golden Text: "Now is Christ risen from the dead." 1 Cor. 15:20.
SUGGESTIVE QUESTIONS.
(1) What is said of Mary Magdalene on the morning of the resurrection? V. 11. Note 1. (2) Whom did she behold? What was their position? V. 12. (3) What did the angels say to Mary? What was her reply? V. 13. Note 2. (4) As she thus spoke, whom did she see near her? V. 14. Note 3. (5) What did Jesus say to Mary? Who did she think He was? How did she reply to His queries? V. 15. Note 4. (6) Then how did He address her? What was Mary's response? V. 16. (7) What did Jesus forbid her to do? Why? Upon what mission did He then send her? V. 17. Note 5. (8) How did Mary execute her mission? V. 18. (9) What were the disciples doing on the evening of that day? Who suddenly appeared in their midst? What salutation did He give them? V. 19; Luke 24:33-36. Note 6. (10) After this salutation what did Jesus do? Then what was the experience of the disciples? V. 20; Luke 24:38-43.
