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Apr 2, 2014 · Mary Magdalene was a figure in the Bible's New Testament who was one of Jesus' most loyal followers and is said to have been the first to witness his resurrection.
Jul 20, 2011 · Mary Magdalene travelled with Jesus as one of his followers. She was was present at the two most important moments in the story of Jesus: the crucifixion and the resurrection.
- Mary’s Story
- What Can We Learn from Mary About A Servant’S Heart?
- Compelled by Gratefulness
Mary Magdalene loved and served Jesus with a spirit of gratefulness. Before Jesus, she was possessed by seven demons. After her deliverance, Mary became one of Jesus’ most loyal followers throughout His ministry, crucifixion, resurrection, and ascension. Mary cared for Jesus’ needs out of her own financial ability. She was with the group of women i...
A servant still takes care of Jesus’ needs
“They had followed Jesus from Galilee to care for his needs” (Matthew 27:55). Just as Mary took care of Jesus, we take care of Him when we minister to the body of Christ. Servants are willing to step up without having to be asked for their service. They anticipate other’s weaknesses and strive to show their love with action.
A servant stays around especially during the difficult days
“Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother, his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene” (John 19:25). Not everyone could stay around for the crucifixion. When there is tragedy, disappointment, sorrow, or injustice—the servant of the Lord is faithful to the body of believers throughout the storms of life. They know their presence speaks volumes even though they never say a word.
A servant can be easily dismissed
“But they did not believe the women, because their words seemed to them like nonsense” (Luke 24:11). Until Jesus showed up, women weren’t respected for their value to the kingdom of God. Servants are often overlooked because of the enormous size of their heart to help others as well as their lowly state in the eyes of society. Yet the servants of the Lord are exceptionally noticed and identified by the angels of heaven.
Mary knew what it was like to be free from her bondage of demonic oppression. She responded with thankfulness in her actions for the Lord. Servants of Jesus Christ should do no less than this. And how do we serve? Jesus said, “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many”(Mark 10:43-45)....
4 days ago · St. Mary Magdalene (flourished 1st century ce, Palestine; feast day July 22) was one of Jesus’ most celebrated disciples, famous, according to Mark 16:9–10 and John 20:14–17, for being the first person to see the resurrected Christ.
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Jul 25, 2023 · Mary Magdalene was born in the seaport town of Magdala on the Sea of Galilee. She is referenced in the Bible as a notable figure in Christ’s ministry, Crucifixion, and Resurrection.
Nov 9, 2023 · Mary Magdalene, one of the most recognizable women in the New Testament holds an essential yet often misunderstood position in Biblical history. She is reported to have been a close follower of Jesus Christ and has been represented in various ways throughout centuries, from a fallen woman to a devoted disciple, emphasizing her paramount status ...
Jun 25, 2019 · Mary Magdalene is mentioned in all four of the canonical gospels, but nowhere is she described as a prostitute. This popular image of Mary comes from confusion between here and two other women: Martha’s sister Mary and an unnamed sinner in Luke’s gospel (7:36-50).
