Easter: Mary Magdalene (John 20:1-18)

Happy Easter! This Sunday, Jon brings us a message focused on hope amidst the painful storms of life by diving into the biblical story of Mary Magdalene at the empty tomb after Jesus has been crucified and resurrected. Jon reminds us that the resurrection of Jesus serves as the ultimate victory over the finality of death. We all have a story or know someone who has gone through grief, and Jon expands on the idea that human tears reveal a deep longing for eternity and a home where one is fully known and loved. Ultimately, we can have confidence in the resurrection as a historical event, but we can also live with joy and forgiveness in our hearts knowing that our eternity is set through Christ's conquering of death.