John 20:1-10 [1] … Now on the first day of the week Mary Magdalene came early to the tomb, while it was still dark, and saw the stone already taken away from the tomb. [2] So she ran and came to Simon Peter and to the other disciple whom Jesus loved, and said to them, […]
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Mary Magdalene got her name because she was born in a town called Magdala, which is a Hebrew word that means “Towers.” I say this often, but I’m fully convinced that in the penning of holy Scriptures, the Holy Spirit doesn’t write anything arbitrarily. Therefore, it is significant that Mary’s name carried the idea of
At the time of the crucifixion, Mary Magdalene stood at a distance with a number of other women and watched the events unfold. In contrast, John, along with the other apostles, fled fearing reprisal from the Jews. Eventually, Mary Magdalene could no longer stay at a distance, so she made her way to the foot
During the crucifixion of Christ even though Mary Magdalene was with a number of other women watching what was taking place from a distance, at some point she was compelled to come and stand at the foot of the Cross along with the mother of Jesus, Mary, the wife of Clopas and John the beloved
Mark 15:39-40 NASB When the centurion, who was standing right in front of Him, saw the way He breathed His last, he said, “Truly this man was the Son of God!” [40] There were also some women looking on from a distance, among whom were Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James the Less
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Mark 16:9-10 NASB [Now after He had risen early on the first day of the week, He first appeared to Mary Magdalene, from whom He had cast out seven demons. [10] She went and reported to those who had been with Him, while they were mourning and weeping. It has fascinated me for years
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In each of the four gospel accounts of the resurrection, Mary Magdalene plays a prominent role. In all four gospels, when the names of the women who visited the empty tomb are mentioned, Mary Magdalene is always the first name. Of course, in the gospel of John, we are told that she came alone in
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Romans 6:1-8 TPT So what do we do, then? Do we persist in sin so that God’s kindness and grace will increase? [2] What a terrible thought! We have died to sin once and for all, as a dead man passes away from this life. So how could we live under sin’s rule a moment
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1 Corinthians 15:12-19 NASB Now if Christ is preached, that He has been raised from the dead, how do some among you say that there is no resurrection of the dead? [13] But if there is no resurrection of the dead, not even Christ has been raised; [14] and if Christ has not been raised,
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