MARY MAGDALENE

A Testimony of Redemption

Mary Magdalene is a prominent figure in the New Testament, and her presence is noted across several key parts of the Gospels. Her story and role can be found in the following passages:

1. Gospel of Luke:

  - Luke 8:1-3: Mary Magdalene is introduced as one of the women who had been healed by Jesus. She had seven demons cast out of her and became a follower, supporting Jesus and His disciples in their ministry.

2. Gospel of Mark:

  - Mark 15:40-41: Mary Magdalene is listed among the women who were present at the crucifixion of Jesus, witnessing His death from a distance.

  - Mark 16:1-11: Mary Magdalene is one of the women who went to Jesus's tomb to anoint His body and found it empty. She is also mentioned as the first person to whom the risen Christ appeared.

3. Gospel of Matthew:

  - Matthew 27:55-56: Mary Magdalene is mentioned as one of the women watching the crucifixion from a distance.

  - Matthew 28:1-10: She visits the tomb with the other women and encounters the angel who announces Jesus’s resurrection. Later, she and the other women meet the resurrected Jesus.

4. Gospel of John:

  - John 19:25: She is near the cross, alongside Mary, the mother of Jesus.

  - John 20:1-18: Mary Magdalene visits the tomb, finds it empty, and reports it to Peter and John. After they leave, she encounters Jesus outside the tomb, making her the first to see Him post-resurrection.

Mary Magdalene’s presence at crucial moments, such as the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus, emphasizes her importance as a dedicated follower and witness to the foundational events of the Christian faith. Her role as the first to see the resurrected Christ underscores her significance in the New Testament narrative.