• 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?