Easter Season · Resurrection of the Lord · Year C

John 20:1-18 or Luke 24:1-12

Mary Magdalene at the Empty Tomb

April 16, 2028

The Resurrection of Christ and the Women at the Tomb, Fra Angelico — **The Resurrection of Christ and the Women at the Tomb**, Fra Angelico, c. 1440-1442Museo di San Marco, Florence · public domain

Revised Common Lectionary

GospelJohn 20:1-18 orLuke 24:1-12

Epistle1 Cor. 15:19-26 orActs 10:34-43

Old TestamentActs 10:34-43 orIsa. 65:17-25

PsalterPs. 118:1-2, 14-24

Overview & Insights

"Mary Magdalene went and announced to the disciples, 'I have seen the Lord'" (John 20:18)

John 20:1-18 tells of Mary Magdalene discovering the empty tomb before dawn, running to tell Peter and the beloved disciple, and then being the first to meet the risen Jesus, whom she initially mistakes for the gardener.

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Commentary

John 20 Commentaries BibleHub

Gathers Matthew Henry, Gill, Barnes, and other classic commentators verse by verse on John 20.

John 20 - The Resurrection of Jesus Christ Enduring Word · David Guzik

David Guzik walks through the chapter with plain, sermon-ready explanation of each verse.

John 20 Commentary Precept Austin

Compiles quotes and cross-references from many conservative evangelical scholars on the chapter.

Commentary on John 20:1-18 (Resurrection of Our Lord) Working Preacher

A Luther Seminary scholar traces Mary's movement from grief to recognition and proclamation.

John 20:1-18 Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching

A Calvin Seminary preaching resource highlights the understated, dawn breaking tone of John's account.

While It Was Still Dark Center for Excellence in Preaching

A full manuscript sermon built around the darkness to recognition movement of Mary's Easter morning.

God's Answer, Easter Day (C) Sermons That Work · Episcopal Church

An Episcopal preaching resource written specifically for Easter Day in Year C.

Background & Word Study

John 20:1 Interlinear (Greek) BibleHub

Shows the Greek text of John 20 word by word with Strong's numbers and parsing.

John 13-21 Overview BibleProject

An animated video walks through the literary design of John's second half, including the resurrection scene.

The Church Fathers

Catena on John 20 Catena

Collects patristic comment, including Chrysostom and Augustine, verse by verse on the chapter.

Worship & Prayers

The Lectionary Page The Lectionary Page

Provides the full Revised Common Lectionary propers and collects used in Sunday worship.

Podcast

Sermon Brainwave #350: Resurrection of the Lord Working Preacher

Luther Seminary faculty talk through preaching options for Easter Sunday's readings, including John 20.

Art & Music

Resurrection of the Lord, Year C: Art Vanderbilt

Vanderbilt's lectionary art collection pairs public domain images with the Easter Day readings.

Study Hub

John 20:1-18 Resource Links Textweek

A long-running clearinghouse of links to commentaries, sermons, and art for this exact passage.

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