Week 83 - February 18, 2017 Steve's Bible Study
The Women During Christ's Ministry (Part 2)

[Matthew 28:1-10; Mark 2:14; 3:18; 15:47-16:11; John 7:53-8:11; 11:1-2; 12:1-3; 20:1-18]

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The Women During Christ's Ministry (Part 2)

Mary

(Gr: "Maria" - "their rebellion")(from Heb: "Miryam" - "rebellion;" Moses & Aron's sister)

Magdalene

(Gr: "Magdalënë" - "a tower," from the town of Magdala; Magadan; Dalmanutha)

1) Mentioned, by name, in ALL four gospels, along with Mary the mother of James the Less & Joseph
2) 1 of 4 women mentioned at the cross
3) 1 of 2 women mentioned, by name, who witnessed Jesus' burial at the tomb
4) Jesus cast 7 demons out of her
5) Often listed first in the list of women during Christ's ministry
6) Second most frequently named woman mentioned in the New Testament

Who witnessed the Resurrection first?
1) Peter
2) 2 disciples on Emmaus road
3) Mary Magdalene
4) Someone else/others

Sinner

(Gr:"hamartölos"

- devoted to sin; immoral woman)
- linked with spiritual adultery
- equated with tax collectors