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Mary Magdalene

Follower and resurrection witness

LIFE & LESSONS

Understanding Mary Magdalene

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Story overview

Jesus delivered Mary Magdalene from severe spiritual oppression, and she became one of the women who supported His ministry.

Key moments

Mary remained near the crucifixion, observed Jesus’ burial, came to the tomb early, met the risen Christ, and announced the resurrection to the disciples.

RELATED VERSE · KJV

“For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.”

Luke 19:10

Strengths and struggles

Her grateful devotion remained present through suffering and confusion. She became a faithful witness when many others had scattered.

What we can learn

Mary Magdalene shows how transformed gratitude produces courageous devotion and testimony.

RELATED VERSE · KJV

“He is not here, but is risen: remember how he spake unto you when he was yet in Galilee,”

Luke 24:6

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People in the story

JesusThe women disciplesPeterJohn

WHERE TO READ

Luke 8; John 19–20

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