Jesus, post-Resurrection, chose to delay his return to the Father to reassure his disciples of his unchanged, and unchangeable, love for them as he had promised before the upheaval of the last several days. He was, like a parent doting on the needs of a little child, aware of the overwhelm they were experiencing. He knew they were fragile. He knew their faith needed bolstering. He knew they needed more time. He knew they needed Kingdom reminders. He knew they needed presence. He knew they each needed to know they were still really seen by him. He knew those needs were urgently felt. Jesus spent 40 days with them; with meeting those needs his sole purpose.
John 20:1-18
- John 20: 1,2 – Mary Magdalene – _________________
(Luke 7:47, 8:2)
- John 20: 3-10 – Peter and John –__________________
- John 20: 11-18 – Mary Magdalene – ________________