Who Was the First Person to See the Risen Jesus?

Who was the first person to see the risen Jesus? On the morning of the resurrection, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb expecting to find Jesus' body. Instead, she encountered the risen Christ. When Jesus called her by name, Mary recognized Him—and became one of the first messengers to announce that Jesus was alive. But why did Jesus reveal Himself to Mary? Why not Peter, John, or one of the other apostles? In this Bible study, we examine the resurrection morning, Mary's encounter with Jesus, the other resurrection appearances, and what this extraordinary event teaches us about faith, grief, hope, and the promises of God. We also explore why the resurrection is at the very heart of Christianity, what Jesus' victory over death means for believers, and the hope of the future resurrection. Mary came to the tomb expecting death—but she left carrying a message of life. She came weeping—but she left rejoicing. She thought the story had ended—but she discovered that God had begun the greatest chapter. And perhaps that's exactly what someone needs to hear today. Your situation may look finished. Your prayers may seem unanswered. Your heart may feel broken. But the resurrection reminds us that God can bring life where we see only endings. Most importantly, the risen Jesus still knows His people personally. The same Savior who called Mary by name is the Savior who knows your tears, your fears, and the battles nobody else sees. 📖 Key Scriptures: John 20:1–18 Matthew 28 Mark 16 Luke 24 1 Corinthians 15 Romans 6:9 John 5:28–29 1 Thessalonians 4:16 Revelation 21:4 If this Bible study encourages you, like this video, subscribe to The Bible Explained, and share it with someone who needs hope today. 💬 Question: What does the resurrection of Jesus mean to you personally? ⏱️ 10 Optimized Chapters 00:00 — The Empty Tomb 01:15 — Why Mary? 03:25 — Mary’s Grief 05:22 — The Disciples’ Doubt 07:35 — Jesus Calls Mary 09:57 — Mary’s Mission 11:05 — Other Resurrection Appearances 13:18 — Hope Beyond Death 15:14 — When God Seems Silent 18:17 — Jesus Knows Your Name These chapter points follow the major transitions in the transcript: Mary's arrival and discovery, her encounter with Jesus, her mission, the other resurrection witnesses, the promise of resurrection, and the personal hope emphasized in the conclusion. 🔥 Hashtags #Jesus #JesusChrist #RisenJesus #Resurrection #BibleStudy #BibleExplained #MaryMagdalene #Easter #Christianity #ChristianFaith #BibleTeaching #EmptyTomb #ResurrectionOfJesus #Gospel #ChristianHope