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John 20:15 | When Grief Can’t Recognize Jesus
In John 20:15 (World English Bible), Mary Magdalene is standing in a garden outside the empty tomb, and she cannot recognize Jesus yet. The risen Christ is right in front of her, but grief has narrowed her vision. Instead of correcting her or rushing her emotions, Jesus asks two questions that gently open the heart: “Why are you weeping?” and “Who are you looking for?”
This episode explores the tenderness and theological depth of that moment. We trace how John’s Gospel uses questions to expose what we are truly seeking, especially in seasons of pain, burnout, disappointment, and loss. Mary…
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