"Jesus said to her, "Mary." She turned toward him and cried out in Aramaic, "Rabboni!" (which means "Teacher")."
— John 20:16-17
Significance
Mary Magdalene's encounter with the risen Christ demonstrates God's grace in healing and restoration. Her privilege of being the first resurrection witness shows how Jesus valued and honored women.
Life Events
Healed by Jesus from seven demons
Became a devoted follower of Jesus
Supported Jesus' ministry financially
Stood at the foot of the cross
Witnessed Jesus' burial
First to arrive at the empty tomb
First person to see the risen Jesus
Commissioned by Jesus to tell the disciples
Present with disciples after resurrection
Spiritual Lessons
Jesus can heal even the most tormented souls
Grateful recipients of grace become devoted servants
Women played crucial roles in Jesus' ministry
Faithfulness is rewarded with divine encounters
Jesus meets us in our grief and confusion
Those who seek Jesus earnestly will find Him
