Today's retelling of Mary Magdalene was somewhat fictitious. It is easy to read the stories of the women in the Bible and forget that they were flesh and blood just like you and me. I hope today's devotion helped you see what her life might have been like.
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Thank you for today's devotion. I have read your book "How Jesus broke the rules to set you free", I loved it. I was always told that woman had certain roles in the church and I believe them over the years. Your book really open my eyes that Jesus was breaking all the rules to allow women to feel loved and included in his ministries, and that they could have ministries of their own. . It was man that put all the rules that woman we're to follow and we're told they were less important in the world. I really liked that God created Eve to be Adam's PARTNER in life and that she was not less than him. If you have not read this book, I suggest you do. I never knew it was so many Mary's in the Bible. 🙂 The book was an eye-opener and it gave me a whole new perspective on Jesus. Thanks again.
I had NO idea Mary was demoted possessed. Like the author, I have had the pictures in my mind of the stories learned as a child. For many years I have tried to figure out why I am being punished, I have felt guilt because I feel it has been my fault my family has become homeless. When I truly stop and think what I know of God, I am filled with peace because I KNOW He has a HUGE purpose for my life. He has given me so many talents and great attributes that many do not have now a days…I just want to serve and honor HIM and use my struggles, pain, and suffering for HIS Glory! Thank you for spreading His truth!
I study and write about the women of the Bible a lot, even a blog. I have to admit I never quite thought of Mary in this light. I had always heard she was freed of the 7 deadly sins. I thouroughly enjoy the 1927 version of King of Kings, when Jesus, played by H.B. Warner, ( Mr. Gower, the druggist, in It's awonderful life looks at her and the demons leave. Mary was played by the beautiful Jacqueline Logan, has a pet tiger and is a sort of Delilah who can't can't keep Judas away from the carpenter. She goes to get him and gets delivered instead. Judas is also played to perfection by Joseph Schildkraut. I like silent movies.