Mary from Magdala

Mark 16:9-11

Mary from Magdala had a special reason to love Jesus. Bad spirits had ruled her life. But Jesus had caused the spirits to leave her. And then she began to travel with Jesus and the disciples. She had helped him in Galilee (Mark 15:40-41). And she came to Jerusalem.

Mary did not leave Jesus when he died (Mark 15:40). She was present in the garden when Joseph buried the dead body (Mark 15:47). She had returned there with the other women (Mark 16:1). They ran away. But she stayed in the garden (John 20:14-18). And there, she met Jesus. He was alive again. She went to tell the disciples. But they did not believe.