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Mary Magdalene


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  • Introduction

    • Mary was called “Magdalene” because she was from the town of Magdala.

    • She was mentioned in all four gospels.

    • Eyewitness of Jesus’

      • Death – Mark 15:40

      • Burial – Mark 15:47

      • Resurrection – Mark 16:9

      • There is no evidence that Mary …

        • Is the sinful woman of Luke 7:36-50.

        • Was ever a prostitute.

        • Was an “apostle to the apostles.”

        • Ever had romantic feelings or relationship with Jesus (this idea was popularized by The Da Vinci Code and Jesus Christ Superstar).

        • The value of women

          • Luke 18:1-3

            • She was a traveling disciple.

            • She was a healed disciple.

            • She was a contributing disciple. Mark 15:41.

            • Luke 23:50-24:3

              • Women were the first to witness Jesus’ resurrection!
              • Courage

                • Mark 15:43; John 20:19 – Joseph and the disciples feared the Jews, but Mary was right there anyway!

                • Mark 14:26-31, 50 – The apostles fled! Mary did not.

                • John 19:26-27, 25 – Mary Magdalene was standing by the cross. Despite his bold claims, Peter was gone, but Mary Magdalene was there, along with Jesus’ mother and aunt.

                • Matthew 27:57-61 – Mary was there when Jesus’ body was taken down.

                • Mark 16:1-3

                • The importance of the resurrection

                  • I Corinthians 15:14-19 – The resurrection is crucial to our faith!

                  • John 20:1-18 – If the body was stolen, why were the wrappings set aside?

                    • One word each!

                      • Mary!

                      • Rabboni!

                      • Acts 1:14 – Is Mary Magdalene included in this group?

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