John 20:11-18

So Amazing

New American Standard Bible (1995) (Chapter 20)

11 But Mary was standing outside the tomb weeping; and so, as she wept, she stooped and looked into the tomb;

1. Amazed or astounded- we are amazed or astounded because the beginning of our faith was limited in our understanding.

12 and she *saw ( or she behold) two angels in white sitting, one at the head and one at the feet, where the body of Jesus had been lying.

to behold v. — to see with attention.

13 And they *said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping?” She *said to them, “Because they have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have laid Him.”

Mark 16:5 (NASB95)

Entering the tomb, they saw a young man sitting at the right, wearing a white robe; and they were amazed.

Entering the tomb, they saw a young man sitting at the right, wearing a white robe; and they were amazed.

Amazed : to be greatly astounded, with either positive or negative reactions

Reference Pslam 33:8-9

8. Let all the earth fear the Lord;

Let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of Him.

9 For He spoke, and it was done;

He commanded, and it stood fast.

New American Standard Bible:

Ps 33:8–9.

We must work on becoming closer to God and his Omnipotence= All Power

14 When she had said this, she turned around and *saw Jesus standing there, and did not know that it was Jesus.

15 Jesus *said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping? Whom are you seeking?” Supposing Him to be the gardener, she *said to Him, “Sir, if you have carried Him away, tell me where you have laid Him, and I will take Him away.”

16 Jesus *said to her, “Mary!” She turned and *said to Him in Hebrew, “Rabboni!” (which means, Teacher).

17 Jesus *said to her, “Stop clinging to Me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father; but go to My brethren and say to them, ‘I ascend to My Father and your Father, and My God and your God.’ ”

18 Mary Magdalene *came, announcing to the disciples, “I have seen the Lord,” and that He had said these things to her.

Shepherds Vs Sheepherders In The Church

Shepherds : actually know their sheep, and have earned their trust and confidence;

Sheepherders : could care less about the sheep, and are only trying to score a buck. Shepherds : lead from the front;

Sheepherders: drive from the rear.

Shepherds : know the right way;

Sheepherders: are looking for shortcuts. Shepherds : talk softly (and carry a big stick!);

Sheepherders: yell and scream.

Shepherds: rule with love. Sheepherders coerce with fear. persuade (an unwilling person) to do something by using force or threats.

The sheep willingly follow the Shepherd;

The sheepherder forces by compulsion- 1. the action or state of forcing or being forced to do something;

Shepherds: will leave the 99 and search for the one;

Sheepherders: don’t know the one, and are bothered by the other 99.

Shepherds would protect the sheep with their life;

Sheepherders: run away at the first sign of wolves.