Women of the Bible (6)

Mary Magdalene

Introduction:
Only 12 verses mention Mary Magdalene. What is her story?

I. Luke’s account:
    A. First mentioned in Lk. 8:1-3. Had ___________ demons removed from her by Jesus.
        1. Others healed with her were _________, wife of Chuza and ________________.
        2. They saw to the needs of the disciples with their ______ ________.
    B. “Magdalene” is attached to her for _________________ purposes.
        1. Magdala was a city on the SW coast of Galilee.
        2. From here, we do not read of Mary Magdalene until the episode at the cross.

II. At the cross.
    A. Mk. 15:40-41—at the cross w/ ________ the mother of James & ___________.
    B. John 19:25—________ the mother of Jesus also present.
        1. Lk. 23:49—they stood at a distance seeing these things.

III. During the resurrection events.
    A. Mt. 27:57-66—Jesus’ body taken off cross & wrapped in linen cloth & placed in Joseph’s tomb.
    B. Lk. 23:56—they rested on the _______________.
    C. At dawn on Sunday morning, _________ _______ & the other Mary go to the tomb.
        1. Mk. 16:3-4; Mt. 28:2b-9; Lk. 24:11—find the tomb empty. Angel tells them that Jesus ________________ & to
            go & tell the disciples.
        2. Mt. 28:9—they leave with ______ & great ______.
        3. Lk. 24:11—disciples were filled with _____________.
    D. Lk. 24:12; Jhn. 20:3—____________ & __________ run to the tomb.
        1. Jhn. 20:11—later Mary Magdalene would return.
        2. She stands at the tomb _________________.
        3. 20:12-18; Mk. 16:9 - ______________ first appears to Mary.
    E. A look at her short conversation w/Jesus.
        1. Her grief expressed—Jhn. 20:13, 15
        2. _____________ speaks & she recognizes Him.
        3. 3 forms of the term “rabbi”
            a) “______” or master—the lowest degree of honor.
            b) “_________” a title of higher dignity.
            c) “_____________” means “My Great Master.”
        4. Her Mary Magdalene expresses her great joy & acknowledges Him as her Lord & Master.
    F. 20:17-18—Mary goes & announces these things to the disciples.

III. Myths about Mary Magdalene.
    A. Lk. 7:37-38—unnamed woman anoints feet of ___________.
        1. Some say this was Mary as she is mentioned in the next chapter.
        2. No evidence supports this.
    B. She is not the “Mary” found in Mt. 26:7; Mk. 14:3; Jhn. 12:3 as this was probably Mary, the sister of _________.
    C. Some say she is the woman in Jhn. 8 who was caught in adultery—but there is no evidence for this either

Conclusion:
    A. We see someone who followed Jesus and provided for them with her own means.
    B. We see her dedication—shown through her presence at the cross & with the events of the resurrection.
    C. Her love & devotion to Christ are an example to us today!



Women of the Bible (6) Mary Magdalene Introduction: Only 12 verses mention Mary Magdalene. What is her story? I. Luke’s account: A. First mentioned in Lk. 8:1-3. Had ___________ demons removed from her by Jesus. 1. Others healed with her were _________, wife of Chuza and ________________. 2. They saw to the needs of the disciples with their ______ ________. B. “Magdalene” is attached to her for _________________ purposes. 1. Magdala was a city on the SW coast of Galilee. 2. From here, we do not read of Mary Magdalene until the episode at the cross. II. At the cross. A. Mk. 15:40-41—at the cross w/ ________ the mother of James & ___________. B. John 19:25—________ the mother of Jesus also present. 1. Lk. 23:49—they stood at a distance seeing these things. III. During the resurrection events. A. Mt. 27:57-66—Jesus’ body taken off cross & wrapped in linen cloth & placed in Joseph’s tomb. B. Lk. 23:56—they rested on the _______________. C. At dawn on Sunday morning, _________ _______ & the other Mary go to the tomb. 1. Mk. 16:3-4; Mt. 28:2b-9; Lk. 24:11—find the tomb empty. Angel tells them that Jesus ________________ & to go & tell the disciples. 2. Mt. 28:9—they leave with ______ & great ______. 3. Lk. 24:11—disciples were filled with _____________. D. Lk. 24:12; Jhn. 20:3—____________ & __________ run to the tomb. 1. Jhn. 20:11—later Mary Magdalene would return. 2. She stands at the tomb _________________. 3. 20:12-18; Mk. 16:9 - ______________ first appears to Mary. E. A look at her short conversation w/Jesus. 1. Her grief expressed—Jhn. 20:13, 15 2. _____________ speaks & she recognizes Him. 3. 3 forms of the term “rabbi” a) “______” or master—the lowest degree of honor. b) “_________” a title of higher dignity. c) “_____________” means “My Great Master.” 4. Her Mary Magdalene expresses her great joy & acknowledges Him as her Lord & Master. F. 20:17-18—Mary goes & announces these things to the disciples. III. Myths about Mary Magdalene. A. Lk. 7:37-38—unnamed woman anoints feet of ___________. 1. Some say this was Mary as she is mentioned in the next chapter. 2. No evidence supports this. B. She is not the “Mary” found in Mt. 26:7; Mk. 14:3; Jhn. 12:3 as this was probably Mary, the sister of _________. C. Some say she is the woman in Jhn. 8 who was caught in adultery—but there is no evidence for this either Conclusion: A. We see someone who followed Jesus and provided for them with her own means. B. We see her dedication—shown through her presence at the cross & with the events of the resurrection. C. Her love & devotion to Christ are an example to us today!