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Mary Magdalene
Follower of Jesus; first to see him risen (John 20)
Mary Magdalene loved Jesus. On Easter morning, she saw him alive and ran to tell everyone!
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Important events
- Jesus healed her and she followed him.
- She stayed near the cross.
- She saw the risen Jesus and told the disciples.
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Bible-times background
Mary Magdalene was probably from Magdala on the Sea of Galilee. Luke says Jesus had healed her.
What it meansLessons we can learn
- Jesus heals and welcomes.
- Share the good news.
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