April 1

Introduction

John 20:1–18: When Mary Magdalene goes to Jesus’s tomb, she sees that the stone has been rolled away. She runs to tell the disciples, believing that someone took Jesus’s body from the tomb. Then Jesus appears to Mary, telling her that he is going to return to God. Mary then tells the disciples that she has seen the Lord. She is the first witness to Jesus’s resurrection.

Today’s Key Verse: John 20:16

Jesus said to her, “Mary!” She turned toward him and said in Hebrew, “Rabboni!” (This means “Teacher.”)

Reflect

What was Mary’s message to Peter and the other disciple after seeing the empty tomb (verse 2)? What did they do? How did they react? What did Jesus say to Mary (verse 17)? How will you share the good news of Jesus’s resurrection today?

Pray

Alleluia! Lord Jesus, you are risen! You are risen indeed! Alleluia! I celebrate the joyous news of your resurrection. Teach me to proclaim this good news to all I meet today! Amen!

Tomorrow’s Reading

John 20:19–31: Jesus appears to the disciples.

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