a. The cross proves His love b. The resurrection proves He is up to the occasion C. This Mother and the Triumph of Her Faith (vv. 13–16) 1. First her faith seems to be dying; then it becomes dynamic 2. First she is fearful; then she is faithful 3. First she is part of the misery; then part of a miracle 4. She hears the comfort of the Word of God: “Fear not” 5. She hears the command of the Word of God: “First” 6. She hears the promise of the Word of God: “will not fail” (v. 14) 7. She obeys and God