Welcome to the Paul Tripp podcast, where pastor and bestselling author Paul David Tripp

connects the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life.

In one of the most tender and powerful moments of scripture, the risen Jesus speaks a single

word that changes everything.

Mary.

Today, as we continue the gospel one sign at a time,

our year-long journey through the gospel of John,

Paul walks us through Mary Magdalene's encounter with the resurrected Christ and highlights two truths we can't afford to miss.

To explore more in-depth Bible studies, visit paultrip.com slash john.

Now here's Paul Tripp teaching from John 20.

You see, you can't miss the fact that there are four aspects to the work of redeeming grace.

This is John 2011 through 18.

But Mary stood weeping outside the tomb as she wept.

She stood to look into the tomb and she saw two angels in white sitting where the body of Jesus had lain, one at the head and one at the feet.

They said to her,

Woman, why are you weeping?

And she said to them, they have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they've laid him.

Having said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing,

but she did not know it was Jesus.

Jesus said to her,

Woman, why are you weeping?

Whom are you seeking?

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