The Love of God: Mary Magdalene (John 20) – Part 2

Discover the extraordinary love of Jesus Christ through the story of Mary Magdalene and the risen Lord. In this powerful Christian teaching, Gene Edwards explores Mary Magdalene, the resurrection of Jesus, John 20, forgiveness, and what it means to truly receive the love of Christ.

Mary Magdalene had experienced forgiveness and followed Jesus with wholehearted devotion. When others left the empty tomb, Mary remained. She stayed at the last place she knew Jesus had been, weeping and searching for the One she loved.

Through Mary’s encounter with the risen Christ, Gene Edwards presents a much larger picture: the passionate love of Jesus Christ for His people and Christ’s desire for His Bride.

This message challenges us to move beyond continually looking at ourselves through our failures, weaknesses, and past sins. What if we began to see ourselves from Christ’s perspective? What if the Christian life is not merely about trying harder to become worthy of God’s love, but learning to believe the astonishing reality that Christ truly loves us?

Gene brings the message to a deeply personal conclusion: believe what Jesus Christ believes about you. Open your heart to His love. Stop allowing your past to define your relationship with Him and allow Christ to become the center of your attention.

Mary Magdalene becomes a beautiful picture of this kind of devotion. She loved Jesus, followed Him, remained near Him, and sought Him even when she believed His body had been taken away.

This teaching will especially encourage those interested in:

• The love of Jesus Christ
• Mary Magdalene and Jesus
• John 20 and the resurrection
• Receiving God’s love
• Forgiveness and grace
• Christ and His Bride
• Christian spiritual growth
• A deeper relationship with Jesus