1. He has risen (1-8)

The women who loved Jesus and who had served him during his lifetime came at sunrise to render one last act of love and service. Their hearts were heavy with sorrow, so their minds clung to small problems. They worried about who would roll the stone away. When they arrived, the stone was already rolled away and the good news of the gospel was waiting for them. The good news, 'He has risen,' was announced with a command: 'Go, tell his disciples and Peter...' But the women were too terrified to do anything.

2. Mary Magdalene (9-11)

When the others fled, Mary lingered, weeping. She could not forget God's grace, for Jesus had set her free from the power of seven demons. She waited, weeping, and met Jesus; then she joyfully went and told the others that Jesus was alive.

Application: Lord, help me to remember your great grace, meet you afresh this morning, and tell the gospel news to someone else.
One Word: Jesus rose to turn our sorrow into joy