As we open the New Testament, we are invited to pay attention to the significance of women in the life of Jesus. Two of the more prominent women in his life and ministry are Mary, the mother of Jesus, and Mary Magdalene. Let’s open our Bibles to the gospels to see what we can learn about and from these women and the way Jesus interacts with them both.
Women in the Gospels - Part 1
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