Resurrection Appearances (John 20; Luke 24:13–35; John 20:24–29)
The tomb is empty.
But the story is not complete.
Because resurrection is not only something to be announced—
it is something to be encountered.
A Name Spoken in the Garden
Mary remains.
While others run, question, and process… she stays near the place where grief last held her.
The tomb is empty—but her heart is still full of sorrow.
“They have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have laid Him” (John 20:13).
She turns… and sees Him.
But she does not recognize Him.
Not yet.
Until He speaks:
“Mary.” (John 20:16)
One word.
Her name.
And everything changes.
“Rabboni!”—Teacher.
Resurrection becomes personal.
Not just He is risen…
but He knows me.
