John 20: 1-2,11-18 The first day of the week cometh Mary Magdalene early, when it was yet dark, unto the sepulcher, and seeth the stone taken away from the sepulcher. Then she runneth and cometh to Simon Peter and the other disciple whom Jesus loved, and saith unto them; They have taken away the Lord out of the sepulcher, we know not where they have laid him.
V11-18: But Mary stood without at the sepulcher weeping, and as she wept, she stooped down, looked into the sepulcher and seeth two angels in white sitting, the one at the head and the other at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain. They say unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? She saith unto them: Because they have taken away my Lord, and I know not where they have laid Him: When she had thus said, she turned herself, and saw Jesus standing; and knew not that it was Jesus: Jesus saith unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? Who, seekest thou? She supposing Him to be the gardener, saith unto Him, Sir, if thou have borne Him hence, tell me where thou hast laid Him, and I will take Him away: Jesus said unto her, Mary? She turned herself, said unto him, Rabboni? which is to say, Master? Jesus said unto her: Touch Me not; for I have not yet ascended to My Father: but go to My brethren, say to them; I ascend unto My Father, and your Father; and to My God and your God.
What a blessing: Mary, called by her name: First Messenger of Good News to the disciples: He is Risen, the Tomb is Empty: First to see the Risen Lord: A Devoted follower of Jesus: Mary Magdalene out of whom Jesus had cast out seven devils: Mark 16:9: Set FREE: She was the most unlikely person to become a central figure in The Greatest Story ever told She is mentioned in all Four Gospels: She was the one who wept at Jesus feet, washing His feet with her tears, wiping them with her hair and anointed Jesus with costly perfume; O Yes she loved much, because she was forgiven much: Matt 26:7-13: Jesus even remarked that wherever this Gospel is preached in the whole world, what this woman hath done, be told as a Memorial of her: She is called Mary of Bethany: Mark 14 :3-9, Luke 7:36-50, John 11:1-2 Jesus knows who we are by Name, before and after we are forgiven, washed and cleansed by His Blood;
That is the reason for His Sacrificial death on the Cross: REDEMPTION: Isaiah 43:1: But now thus saith The LORD that created thee, O Jacob, He that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have REDEEMED the I have called thee by thy Name, thou art Mine: John 10:2-3: As the Door by which we enter and The Shepherd of the sheep, the sheep hear His Voice and He calleth them by Name: Psalm 139: He knows everything about us:
Rev 2:17: He will even give us a New Name, which no man knows: PRAISE JESUS:
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