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John’s emphasis on Mary mistaking Jesus for the gardener is deeply symbolic, connecting the resurrection to the original creation in Genesis 2:7-8, where God formed humanity and placed them in a garden. This imagery suggests that Jesus, through his resurrection, is restoring and fulfilling God’s original plan for creation, bringing new life where sin once brought death. Clarence Jordan’s perspective aligns with the biblical narrative, emphasizing that Jesus’ resurrection is not merely about an afterlife but about God’s kingdom being established on earth. Romans 8 highlights how Jesus’ victory over death brings personal redemption and cosmic renewal, liberating creation from decay. Practicing resurrection means embodying this hope in daily life—living with justice, love, and restoration, reflecting the reality of heaven on earth. 1 Corinthians 15 reinforces that our present actions have eternal significance, as God’s renewal of creation includes the transformation of all things, ensuring that what is done in faith and love will endure into the new heavens and new earth.
Discussion Questions
- Why do you think John draws our attention to the fact that Mary thought the risen Jesus was the gardener? Consider Genesis 2:7-8. What’s the relationship between Jesus’ resurrection and his original plan for creation?
- Consider this quote from Clarence Jordan: “God raised Jesus, not as an invitation to us to come to heaven when we die, but as a declaration that he himself has now established permanent, eternal residence here on earth." What do you think about this idea? Is it faithful to the story of the Bible?
- What did Jesus’ resurrection accomplish for us personally and for the universe cosmically? Consider Romans 8
- How do we “practice resurrection” in our lives today? What would it look like as a community to live on-earth-as-it-is-in-heaven?
- Take some time to read through 1 Corinthians 15. Do you believe that what we do now can and will last into the new heavens and new earth? How and why?
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By Philpott ChurchJohn’s emphasis on Mary mistaking Jesus for the gardener is deeply symbolic, connecting the resurrection to the original creation in Genesis 2:7-8, where God formed humanity and placed them in a garden. This imagery suggests that Jesus, through his resurrection, is restoring and fulfilling God’s original plan for creation, bringing new life where sin once brought death. Clarence Jordan’s perspective aligns with the biblical narrative, emphasizing that Jesus’ resurrection is not merely about an afterlife but about God’s kingdom being established on earth. Romans 8 highlights how Jesus’ victory over death brings personal redemption and cosmic renewal, liberating creation from decay. Practicing resurrection means embodying this hope in daily life—living with justice, love, and restoration, reflecting the reality of heaven on earth. 1 Corinthians 15 reinforces that our present actions have eternal significance, as God’s renewal of creation includes the transformation of all things, ensuring that what is done in faith and love will endure into the new heavens and new earth.
Discussion Questions
- Why do you think John draws our attention to the fact that Mary thought the risen Jesus was the gardener? Consider Genesis 2:7-8. What’s the relationship between Jesus’ resurrection and his original plan for creation?
- Consider this quote from Clarence Jordan: “God raised Jesus, not as an invitation to us to come to heaven when we die, but as a declaration that he himself has now established permanent, eternal residence here on earth." What do you think about this idea? Is it faithful to the story of the Bible?
- What did Jesus’ resurrection accomplish for us personally and for the universe cosmically? Consider Romans 8
- How do we “practice resurrection” in our lives today? What would it look like as a community to live on-earth-as-it-is-in-heaven?
- Take some time to read through 1 Corinthians 15. Do you believe that what we do now can and will last into the new heavens and new earth? How and why?
Watch this sermon on YouTube!!!!