4 Biblical Encounters
Arriving at Empty Tomb
Arriving at Empty Tomb
Arriving at Empty Tomb
Mary Magdalene was the first person to discover The Best News Ever. She was upset and looking for the body of her teacher. Meanwhile, someone from behind her asked, "Woman, why are you weeping?" She did recognize Him, so He said, "Mary!" Immediately, she recognized it was Jesus.
Mary hastened to tell the disciples of her miraculous encount
Mary Magdalene was the first person to discover The Best News Ever. She was upset and looking for the body of her teacher. Meanwhile, someone from behind her asked, "Woman, why are you weeping?" She did recognize Him, so He said, "Mary!" Immediately, she recognized it was Jesus.
Mary hastened to tell the disciples of her miraculous encounter by proclaiming,
"I have seen the Lord!"
READ - Bible, Gospel of John, Chapter 20
Walking Road to Emmaus
Arriving at Empty Tomb
Arriving at Empty Tomb
Two disciples were discussing their frustration about the death of Jesus when someone approached them and asked, "What are you talking about?" So, they shared their disappointment of the crucifixion. The stranger explained how "all" the prophecies of the Promised One were fulfilled.
Then, they shared a meal. When the Man blessed and brok
Two disciples were discussing their frustration about the death of Jesus when someone approached them and asked, "What are you talking about?" So, they shared their disappointment of the crucifixion. The stranger explained how "all" the prophecies of the Promised One were fulfilled.
Then, they shared a meal. When the Man blessed and broke the bread, they recognized it was Jesus.
READ - Bible, Gospel of Luke, Chapter 24
Hunting the Believers
Arriving at Empty Tomb
Hunting the Believers
Saul of Tarsus spent most of his young adult life pursuing disciples who were telling others about the risen Lord. These captured followers were put to death for refusing to deny Jesus was alive.
They accepted their fate and chose the promise of their Lord's eternal love.
The only explanation is Jesus is risen! Eventually, Saul became Paul
Saul of Tarsus spent most of his young adult life pursuing disciples who were telling others about the risen Lord. These captured followers were put to death for refusing to deny Jesus was alive.
They accepted their fate and chose the promise of their Lord's eternal love.
The only explanation is Jesus is risen! Eventually, Saul became Paul after his encounter with Jesus and for the rest of his life shared this Good News.
READ - Bible, Acts of Apostles, Chapter 9
A Miraculous Encounter
"Encounter" Artwork from Magdala Chapel, Migdal, Israel
Above is an image depicting the story of the woman who desperately sought out Jesus with the expectation if she touched His garment, her 12 years of chronic bleeding would be healed. Her extraordinary faith was an invitation for a miracle to occur. And it did.
Jesus turned around and saw her, and said, “Courage, daughter! Your faith has saved you.” And from that hour the woman was cured.
READ - Bible, Gospel of Matthew, Chapter 9, Verses 20-22
Physical and/or Spiritual healings occur to this day when individuals encounter the Risen Jesus!