128 "I Have Seen the Lord" John 20:11-18 (Doug Paul, August 24, 2025)
Description
series: "According to John"
date: August 24, 2025
episode: 128
title: "I Have Seen the Lord"
text: John 20:11-18
Introduction: Adoption
1. Two Angels (11-12)
2. Why Are You Weeping? (13-15)
3. My Brothers (16-17)
Conclusion: Mary Is Also Adopted (18)
Scripture References: John 20:11-18; Romans 8:17 ; Galatians 3:25-29; Galatians 4:4-5; John 10:1-4; Hebrews 4:14-16;
Adoption References (5x): Romans 8:15 , 23; 9:4; Galatians 4:5; Ephesians 1:5;
Sonship by Nature and Sonship by Grace
"He does not say, 'to our Father,' but distinguishing and saying first what was proper to himself, 'to My Father,' which was by nature. Then he adds, 'and your Father,' which was by adoption."
Catechetical Lectures, Cyril of Jerusalem (313-386)
(from Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture)




