Mary of Magdala is one of the most famous women in scripture. Still, we know little about her, and her identity has often been confused or obscured. Careful biblical study reveals that she has a history of illness, not sin. She was a leader within the Jesus movement and was present at the cross and the tomb. Accounts of her life after the resurrection are varied, but all agree that she share the gospel. May our church honor the woman who was the first to know the good news of Jesus’ resurrection, and who was sent by Jesus to share this news with the disciples, earning her the title, “Apostle to Apostles.”

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