Not yet ascended to my Father
James Slopsema provides an exegetical meditation on Jesus' words to Mary Magdalene at the resurrection (John 20:17), exploring the significance of Christ's prohibition against touching Him and His reference to His impending ascension. Through careful attention to the narrative context and Mary's emotional response, Slopsema unpacks what this encounter reveals about Christ's post-resurrection state and His relationship to the Father.
Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and to my God, and your God. John 20:17 These words were spoken by Jesus to Mary Magdalene at the tomb on the day of His resurrection. Mary Magdalene had come to the tomb earlier that morning with several other women to anoint Jesus' body. To their complete surprise the stone had been rolled away from the opening of the tomb. While the...
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