Jesus Appears to Mary: His Resurrection and New Eternal Relationships

Jesus' first personal appearance after His resurrection was to Mary Magdalene--a heart-warming 'reunion' that instructs us on love and relationships that are made new as a result of Jesus' resurrection. Jesus tells Mary not to cling to Him so that she may look forward to a new relationship with Him, His Father, and His brethren.

The wonderful but much overlooked doctrine of Adoption is one of the great benefits that is possible from Jesus' resurrection.

"Mary!": First Appearance and Change of Relationships (Jn 20:11-18)
I. Exchange of Love (vv11-16)
---A. Mary's Motivation of Love (vv1-10)
---B. Mary's Meeting of Risen Lord (vv11-16)
II. Change of Relationships (vv17-18)
---A. Relationship with Jesus (v17a)
---B. Relationship with Father (v17b)
---C. Relationship with Brethren (v17c)