My God and Your God (John 20:17)

2024-12-12

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)

Once Jesus is risen from the dead, what does he say to Mary Magdalene?

First, He says that she should go to His brethren. His disciples are His brothers, His family.

Second, He refers to His Father as also Mary’s Father. His disciples have the same Father as He; they are begotten of the same Father.

Third, He refers to His God as also Mary’s God. His disciples have the same relationship, religion, and covenant as He.

Jesus’ completed work reoriented our entire plight to align with Him in every way.