“A Case of Mistaken Identity” John 20:1-3, 11-18

A thread runs through the Easter resurrection accounts revealing how often those who first encountered the Risen Jesus initially failed to recognize him. Something was going on that veiled their ability to recognize His true identity. Fortunately, in each instance Jesus persists until they are able to see clearly and this makes all the difference in the world! How easily our identity in Christ can become veiled by our circumstances, yet in the light of Easter we are invited to see ourselves as God intends.