This series is based on the idea that we desperately need “new” and that new is available to us through Jesus.

Resurrection Sunday is the greatest day in human history, because it is the source of new life for all.

-Mary's past was filled with pain and shame (she had been possessed by demons when she met Jesus), but she is at the forefront of Jesus' ministry throughout the Gospels.
-Mary's past didn’t disqualify her from being the first eye-witness of the resurrected Jesus.
-She comes to the tomb broken-hearted. She wasn't anticipating resurrection.
-She does not recognize Jesus, until He calls her name. Jesus didn’t reveal Himself to Mary by telling her who He was, but by telling her who she was to Him.

Imagine the resurrected Jesus calling your name.

The truth is, your life is a story full of joy and pain, laughter and sadness.
And the idea of new life – the work that Jesus did – is designed to change your story right now.

Today, He calls your name.
He sees you right where you are.
He knows your story.
Nothing has to separate you, nothing in your past, and nothing in your present.

As He calls you, He invites you into new life.

Verses for further study/reflection:
Hebrews 2:14-18
Isaiah 43:16-19
John 11:25
John 20
2 Timothy 1:10
John 3:3
John 3:5
Romans 10:9
2 Corinthians 5:17
Lamentations 3:23