Fall Bible Study

• Lesson 7

Jesus and Mary Magdalene – John 20:11-18

1 – Describe a “storm” you have experienced in your life.

How were you able to get through it?

What comfort did you find during this difficult time?

Describe what it was like when the “storm” subsided and the “daylight” broke through.

2 – Describe what it means to you to “live deep”.

What are the outward signs of a deep life?

What are the inward signs?

How do God and your relationship with God fit into your idea of a deep life?

3 – The author says that “spires (like church steeples) always outlast spears because spires are made out of love and for love.”

What are some ways in which the church today shows or encourages agape – unconditional love?

How can the church improve in this area?

What can you do to better show agape in your own life?

4 – Mary Magdalene was one of Jesus’ most faithful disciples, she was present at his crucifixion, was the first to find his tomb empty on Easter morning, and was the first person to whom Jesus revealed himself after his resurrection.

Read John 20:11-18 and try to imagine yourself to Mary’s place at these events, and describe the thoughts and feelings she must have had.

How does the good news of Jesus Christ has risen and gone on to God to prepare for a new life for us there – strengthen and transform your faith?

5 – Take just a few minutes to think about or discuss the time you have spent in this study.

What have you learned and experienced in your walk with Jesus?

In what ways have you grown and changed?

How has your relationship with God and with others been enriched?

How can you help others to have faith, live deep, and love much!

Focus for the Week

As you celebrate the glory and triumph of Jesus Christ in the world, look back upon the road Jesus took to get here – his “cross walk”, and ask yourself these questions:

Where are you in your walk with Jesus?

Where have you traveled, and where are you headed?

Jesus’ message to each of us is simply this: Love God and love others.

This week and every week, today and every day, let this message guide you in your walk.

And even through the valleys, even through the storms, you’ll never have to talk alone:

God is walking with you, each step of the way!