Last week, we walked through the crucifixion and the meaning behind Jesus’ final words, “It is finished.” If you haven’t listened to that episode, I’d love for you to go back and check it out.

But today, we’re focusing on just three words spoken in this chapter—words from Mary Magdalene: “I have seen the Lord.” one of the most powerful and personal moments in all of Scripture—John chapter 20.

So what does it mean to really see the Lord? How does this resurrection story become personal? And why does this matter for our lives right now?

In This Episode:

A Grieving Heart, A Personal Encounter
Mary stays behind at the empty tomb, weeping—and Jesus meets her there. He speaks her name. She turns. She sees. She believes.

The Power of a Name
Jesus doesn’t reveal Himself with a grand announcement—He simply says her name. This is what He does with us too—He meets us personally, tenderly, right where we are.

“I Have Seen the Lord”
This declaration isn’t just a statement—it’s a witness. Mary becomes the first evangelist of the resurrection. Her story, and our story, is rooted in personal encounter with Jesus.

Your Invitation Today
Jesus is still calling names. He’s still showing up. He’s still inviting us to turn and see Him—to believe, to be changed, and to share that hope with others.

Let This Encourage You:

We serve a God who weaves together beauty out of sorrow, who calls us by name, and who invites us into a living, personal relationship with Him.

May you be able to say today, with confidence:
“I have seen the Lord.”

THIS WEEK'S RESOURCES:

📬 Sign up for Nicole’s newsletter to get regular encouragement right in your inbox:
https://nicoleunice.com/realtalk

📖 Nicole’s newest book:Not What I Signed Up For
→ Get the intro, first chapter, and a free prayer guide at:
https://nicoleunice.com/notwhatisignedupfor

📘 Want to feel more confident reading Scripture?
Check out Help! My Bible is Alive!

🛍️ Find all of Nicole’s books and resources on Amazon or Barnes & Noble.

Last week, we walked through the crucifixion and the meaning behind Jesus&rsquo; final words, &ldquo;It is finished.&rdquo; If you haven&rsquo;t listened to that episode, I&rsquo;d love for you to go back and check it out.
But today, we&rsquo;re focusing on just three words spoken in this chapter&mdash;words from Mary Magdalene: &ldquo;I have seen the Lord.&rdquo; one of the most powerful and personal moments in all of Scripture&mdash;John chapter 20.
So what does it mean to really see the Lord? How does this resurrection story become personal? And why does this matter for our lives right now?
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In This Episode:
A Grieving Heart, A Personal Encounter Mary stays behind at the empty tomb, weeping&mdash;and Jesus meets her there. He speaks her name. She turns. She sees. She believes.
The Power of a Name Jesus doesn&rsquo;t reveal Himself with a grand announcement&mdash;He simply says her name. This is what He does with us too&mdash;He meets us personally, tenderly, right where we are.
&ldquo;I Have Seen the Lord&rdquo; This declaration isn&rsquo;t just a statement&mdash;it&rsquo;s a witness. Mary becomes the first evangelist of the resurrection. Her story, and our story, is rooted in personal encounter with Jesus.
Your Invitation Today Jesus is still calling names. He&rsquo;s still showing up. He&rsquo;s still inviting us to turn and see Him&mdash;to believe, to be changed, and to share that hope with others.
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Let This Encourage You:
We serve a God who weaves together beauty out of sorrow, who calls us by name, and who invites us into a living, personal relationship with Him.
May you be able to say today, with confidence: &ldquo;I have seen the Lord.&rdquo;
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THIS WEEK'S RESOURCES:
📬 Sign up for Nicole&rsquo;s newsletter to get regular encouragement right in your inbox: <a href="https://nicoleunice.com/realtalk" data-start="2122" data-end="2190">https://nicoleunice.com/realtalk</a>
📖 Nicole&rsquo;s newest book: Not What I Signed Up For &rarr; Get the intro, first chapter, and a free prayer guide at: <a href="https://nicoleunice.com/notwhatisignedupfor" data-start="2312" data-end="2402">https://nicoleunice.com/notwhatisignedupfor</a>
📘 Want to feel more confident reading Scripture? Check out Help! My Bible is Alive!
🛍️ Find all of Nicole&rsquo;s books and resources on Amazon or Barnes &amp; Noble.

As Christians, we want to experience God through the Bible… we really do!

But our good intentions fall flat when reading the Bible just doesn’t seem to help us experience God in a real way. What should feel dynamic and important and alive often feels confusing and boring and irrelevant. But it doesn’t have to feel this way.

In this bible study podcast, pastor and Bible teacher Nicole Unice brings life back to reading the Bible by walking listeners through her Alive Method of Bible study, helping us personally encounter God through His Word by giving us a practical, clear road map for understanding, interpreting and applying Scripture to our lives. 

Topics covered in this podcast:

💡 Three Common Obstacles to Understanding the Bible
💡The Basics of Bible Study (Observation, Interpretation) and How to Apple the Bible to Your Life
💡Deep Dive into Bible Studies by Books of the Bible (We've covered Ecclesiastes, Romans, Matthew, and more!)
💡 Topical Bible study lessons on Joy, Contentment, Prayer and more
💡 Spiritual Rhythms: Creating New Rhythms in Your Life
💡 4 Principles You Need to Interpret Difficult Scripture

To find more from Nicole, visit https://nicoleunice.com/.

As Christians, we want to experience God through the Bible… we really do! But our good intentions fall flat when reading the Bible just doesn’t seem to help us experience God in a real way. What should feel dynamic and important and alive often feels confusing and boring and irrelevant. But it doesn’t have to feel this way. In this bible study podcast, pastor and Bible teacher Nicole Unice brings life back to reading the Bible by walking listeners through her Alive Method of Bible study, helping us personally encounter God through His Word by giving us a practical, clear road map for understanding, interpreting and applying Scripture to our lives. 
Topics covered in this podcast:
💡 Three Common Obstacles to Understanding the Bible 💡The Basics of Bible Study (Observation, Interpretation) and How to Apple the Bible to Your Life 💡Deep Dive into Bible Studies by Books of the Bible (We've covered Ecclesiastes, Romans, Matthew, and more!) 💡 Topical Bible study lessons on Joy, Contentment, Prayer and more 💡 Spiritual Rhythms: Creating New Rhythms in Your Life 💡 4 Principles You Need to Interpret Difficult Scripture
To find more from Nicole, visit <a href="https://nicoleunice.com/">https://nicoleunice.com/</a>.

How to Study the Bible - Bible Study Made Simple

As Christians, we want to experience God through the Bible… we really do!

But our good intentions fall flat when reading the Bible just doesn’t seem to help us experience God in a real way. What should feel dynamic and important and alive often feels confusing and boring and irrelevant. But it doesn’t have to feel this way.

In this bible study podcast, pastor and Bible teacher Nicole Unice brings life back to reading the Bible by walking listeners through her Alive Method of Bible study, helping us personally encounter God through His Word by giving us a practical, clear road map for understanding, interpreting and applying Scripture to our lives. 

Topics covered in this podcast:

💡 Common Obstacles to Understanding the Bible
💡The Basics of Bible Study (Observation, Interpretation) and How to Apple the Bible to Your Life
💡Deep Dive into Bible Studies by Books of the Bible (We've covered Ecclesiastes, Romans, Matthew, and more!)
💡 Topical Bible Study Lessons on Joy, Contentment, Prayer and More
💡 Spiritual Rhythms: Creating New Rhythms in Your Life
💡 Principles You Need to Interpret Difficult Scripture

To find more from Nicole, visit https://nicoleunice.com/.

As Christians, we want to experience God through the Bible… we really do! But our good intentions fall flat when reading the Bible just doesn’t seem to help us experience God in a real way. What should feel dynamic and important and alive often feels confusing and boring and irrelevant. But it doesn’t have to feel this way. In this bible study podcast, pastor and Bible teacher Nicole Unice brings life back to reading the Bible by walking listeners through her Alive Method of Bible study, helping us personally encounter God through His Word by giving us a practical, clear road map for understanding, interpreting and applying Scripture to our lives. 
Topics covered in this podcast:
💡 Common Obstacles to Understanding the Bible 💡The Basics of Bible Study (Observation, Interpretation) and How to Apple the Bible to Your Life 💡Deep Dive into Bible Studies by Books of the Bible (We've covered Ecclesiastes, Romans, Matthew, and more!) 💡 Topical Bible Study Lessons on Joy, Contentment, Prayer and More 💡 Spiritual Rhythms: Creating New Rhythms in Your Life 💡 Principles You Need to Interpret Difficult Scripture
To find more from Nicole, visit <a href="https://nicoleunice.com/">https://nicoleunice.com/</a>.