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One of Jesus' most devoted followers and first witness to the resurrection
Jesus cast seven demons out of her — and she became one of His most devoted followers. She was at the cross when most of the disciples had fled, and she was the first person to see the risen Jesus on Easter morning.
Mary Magdalene is the first person to see the risen Jesus — and she almost doesn't recognize him.
The Burial of JesusPassion WeekA wealthy follower named Joseph buries Jesus in his own new tomb before the Sabbath begins.
The CrucifixionPassion WeekJesus is nailed to a cross between two criminals, and darkness covers the land as the Son of God dies.
The ResurrectionPassion WeekOn the third day, the tomb is empty. Jesus is alive. Everything changes.
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7 chapters across 4 books
Mary Magdalene is among the faithful women who remain at the cross while others have fled — her presence here anticipates her role as the first witness to the resurrection in the following chapter.
Before the Sun Came UpJohn 20:1-2Mary Magdalene arrives at the tomb alone in pre-dawn darkness, driven by grief, and becomes the first person to discover the stone has been moved — triggering the entire chain of events in this chapter.
Mary Magdalene is named first among the women who report the resurrection, marking her as the lead witness to the most important event in human history.
The Women Who Made It PossibleLuke 8:1-3Mary Magdalene is named first among the women traveling with Jesus, identified specifically as someone from whom he had cast out seven demons — her presence is a testimony to her transformation.
Mary Magdalene is one of the women who remained at the crucifixion when the male disciples had fled, watching from a distance and witnessing both the death and the burial location of Jesus.
Spices for a Body That Wasn't ThereMark 16:1-4Mary Magdalene is one of three women who arrive at the tomb at dawn with burial spices, intending to anoint Jesus' body in a final act of devotion.
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