Mary Magdalene

Most likely single due to being referred to in association with a place rather than a person.

Not Married to Jesus as some have said due to the same reason as above. Wouldn’t she be introduced as Mary the wife Jesus. I think is she was His wife an introduction referencing Him rather than where she was from would be the way she was introduced.

Possibly a widow

This comes from the idea that the women provided for Jesus and the other disciples out of their means.

They had means and had control over how they were distributed as would not as easily be the case

Tied to reputation as a prostitute in 1591 when Pope Gregory the Great regarded her and the unnamed sinner of chapter 7 as the same person.

Thoughts against this:

It is assumed that the unnamed sinner was a prostitute and however likely, cannot be stated with 100% certainty.

Pope Gregory may have been motivated by strengthening the perception of forgiveness… was that really needed?

Who Was Mary Magdalene?

Pope Gregory is also accused of trying to discredit the role of women in ministry. If he could smear the name of one of the closes woman followers of Jesus then the women of his era would have one less example to support their rising role in Christian ministry.

Disregarding this view elevates the perception of her, particularly as a model for men and women to follow as an example of devotion to Jesus.

Background information:

NIV84He replied, “Go tell that fox, ‘I will drive out demons and heal people today and tomorrow, and on the third day I will reach my goal.’

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NIV84When evening came, many who were demon-possessed were brought to him, and he drove out the spirits with a word and healed all the sick.

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NIV84Just then a man in their synagogue who was possessed by an evil spirit cried out, “What do you want with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are—the Holy One of God!” “Be quiet!” said Jesus sternly. “Come out of him!” The evil spirit shook the man violently and came out of him with a shriek.

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NIV84A Canaanite woman from that vicinity came to him, crying out, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is suffering terribly from demon-possession.” Jesus did not answer a word. So his disciples came to him and urged him, “Send her away, for she keeps crying out after us.” He answered, “I was sent only to the lost sheep of Israel.” The woman came and knelt before him. “Lord, help me!” she said. He replied, “It is not right to take the children’s bread and toss it to their dogs.” “Yes, Lord,” she said, “but even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters’ table.” Then Jesus answered, “Woman, you have great faith! Your request is granted.” And her daughter was healed from that very hour.

NIV84Jesus rebuked the demon, and it came out of the boy, and he was healed from that moment.

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NIV84When evening came, many who were demon-possessed were brought to him, and he drove out the spirits with a word and healed all the sick.

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NIV84Just then a man in their synagogue who was possessed by an evil spirit cried out, “What do you want with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are—the Holy One of God!” “Be quiet!” said Jesus sternly. “Come out of him!” The evil spirit shook the man violently and came out of him with a shriek.

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NIV84A Canaanite woman from that vicinity came to him, crying out, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is suffering terribly from demon-possession.” Jesus did not answer a word. So his disciples came to him and urged him, “Send her away, for she keeps crying out after us.” He answered, “I was sent only to the lost sheep of Israel.” The woman came and knelt before him. “Lord, help me!” she said. He replied, “It is not right to take the children’s bread and toss it to their dogs.” “Yes, Lord,” she said, “but even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters’ table.” Then Jesus answered, “Woman, you have great faith! Your request is granted.” And her daughter was healed from that very hour.

NIV84Jesus rebuked the demon, and it came out of the boy, and he was healed from that moment.

what are the issues with Mary being a follower of Jesus?

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NIV84After this, Jesus traveled about from one town and village to another, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God. The Twelve were with him, and also some women who had been cured of evil spirits and diseases: Mary (called Magdalene) from whom seven demons had come out;

NIV84As Jesus was getting into the boat, the man who had been demon-possessed begged to go with him.

In 2008 Sanya Richards-Ross competed in the 400 Meter in Beijing. She started the race strong and built a substantial lead before locking up on the home stretch. She finished third for the Bronze. In 2012 she competed and won the gold medal in the 400 Meter in London with a time of 49.55 seconds. Four years, Sanya Richards-Ross waited. Four years she waited with the hunger pangs of unfinished business and the sense of an uncompleted mission. When they introduced her before the 400 meters in London, she blew a kiss to the camera, went out and got the gold medal she had worked tirelessly for since Beijing.

Just as Sanya Richards-Ross was devoted to her pursuit of Olympic Gold... those early Christians modeled devotion to Christ and the process of becoming Christian. They were intentional and disciplined about the process of becoming devoted followers of Jesus Christ.

Mark 5:18 NIV84

As Jesus was getting into the boat, the man who had been demon-possessed begged to go with him.

Mark 5:18 NIV84

As Jesus was getting into the boat, the man who had been demon-possessed begged to go with him.

NIV84Some men came carrying a paralytic on a mat and tried to take him into the house to lay him before Jesus.

English Standard Version Chapter 5

18 As he was getting into the boat, the man who had been possessed with demons begged him that he might be with him.

Mark 5:18 NIV84

As Jesus was getting into the boat, the man who had been demon-possessed begged to go with him.

Luke 5:18 NIV84

Some men came carrying a paralytic on a mat and tried to take him into the house to lay him before Jesus.

English Standard Version Chapter 5

18 As he was getting into the boat, the man who had been possessed with demons begged him that he might be with him.

NIV84Once when we were going to the place of prayer, we were met by a slave girl who had a spirit by which she predicted the future. She earned a great deal of money for her owners by fortune-telling. This girl followed Paul and the rest of us, shouting, “These men are servants of the Most High God, who are telling you the way to be saved.” She kept this up for many days. Finally Paul became so troubled that he turned around and said to the spirit, “In the name of Jesus Christ I command you to come out of her!” At that moment the spirit left her. When the owners of the slave girl realized that their hope of making money was gone, they seized Paul and Silas and dragged them into the marketplace to face the authorities.

NIV84“When an evil spirit comes out of a man, it goes through arid places seeking rest and does not find it. Then it says, ‘I will return to the house I left.’ When it arrives, it finds the house unoccupied, swept clean and put in order. Then it goes and takes with it seven other spirits more wicked than itself, and they go in and live there. And the final condition of that man is worse than the first. That is how it will be with this wicked generation.”

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NIV84Then the whole town went out to meet Jesus. And when they saw him, they pleaded with him to leave their region.what are the issues with Mary being a follower of Jesus?

How many times can one heart break?

Intro:

It was never supposed to be this way

How many times can one heart break?

Look in the mirror, but you find someone

It was never supposed to be this way

When you see "broken beyond repair",

It was never supposed to be this way

Look in the mirror, but you find someone you never thought you'd be

You never thought you’d be

I see "healing beyond belief."

Look in the mirror, but you find someone you never thought you'd be

Oh, but I can still recognize

When you see "too far gone",

Oh, but I can still recognize

The one I love in your tear stained eyes

I see "one step away from home."

The one I love in your tear stained eyes

I know you might not see it now

I know you might not see him now, so lift your eyes to me

Verse 1:

I know you might not see him now, so lift your eyes to me

So lift your eyes to me

How many times can one heart break?

When you see broken beyond repair

I see healing beyond belief

When you see broken beyond repair

I see healing beyond belief

It was never supposed to be this way.

Look in the mirror, but you find someone you never thought you'd be.

When you see too far gone

I see healing beyond belief

When you see too far gone

I see one step away from home

Oh, but I can still recognize

I see one step away from home

When you see too far gone

I see one step away from home

the one I love in your tear stained eyes.

When you see nothing but damaged goods

You see nothing but damaged goods

I see something good in the making

I know you might not see it now, so, lift your eyes to Me.

I see something good in the making

Chorus:

I'm not finished yet

I see something good in the making

I'm not finished yet

When you see wounded, I see mended

I’m not finished yet

When you see "broken beyond repair",

When you see wounded, I see mended

You see your worst mistake

I see "healing beyond belief."

You see your worst mistake

When you see wounded, I see mended

You see your worst mistake

But I see the price I paid

When you see "too far gone" (too far gone),

But I see the price I paid

You see your worst mistake

But I see the price I paid

There's nothing you could ever do, to lose what grace has won

I see "one step away from home."

There's nothing you could ever do, to lose what grace has won

But I see the price I paid

When you see "nothing but damaged goods",

So hold on, it's not the end

There’s nothing you could ever do

So hold on, it's not the end

To lose what grace has won

I see "something good in the making."

No, this is where love's work begins

I'm making all things new

I'm not finished yet.

So hold on, it’s not the end

I'm making all things new

And I will make a miracle of you

This is where love’s work begins

And I will make a miracle of you

When you see "wounded",

And I will make a miracle of you

When you see broken beyond repair

I see "mended."

When you see broken beyond repair

I’m making all things new

And I will make a miracle of you

Oh.

I see healing beyond belief

When you see too far gone

Verse 2:

When you see too far gone

I see my child, My beloved

When you see too far gone

I see one step away from home

You see your worst mistake.

The new creation you’re becoming

I see one step away from home

When you see nothing but damaged goods

You see the scars from when you fell

When you see nothing but damaged goods

But I see the price I paid.

There's nothing you could ever do to lose what Grace has won.

I see something good in the making

But I see the stories they will tell

I'm not finished yet

You see worthless, but I see priceless

I'm not finished yet

So, hold on it's not the end.

No, this is where Love's work begins.

You see pain, but I see a purpose

When you see wounded, I see mended

I see my child, my beloved

I'm making all things new.

I see my child, my beloved

You see unworthy, undeserving

But I see you through eyes of mercy

The new creation you're becoming

And I will make a miracle of you.

You see the scars from when you fell

Chorus:

You see the scars from when you fell

But I see the stories they will tell

When you see "broken beyond repair",

But I see the stories they will tell

You see worthless, I see priceless

I see "healing beyond belief."

You see pain, but I see a purpose

When you see "too far gone" (too far gone),

You see pain, but I see a purpose

You see unworthy, undeserving

I see "one step away from home."

You see unworthy, undeserving

But I see you through eyes of mercy

You see "nothing but damaged goods",

When you see broken beyond repair

I see "something good in the making."

I'm not finished yet. Noo.

I see healing beyond belief

You're not too far gone

When you see "wounded",

You're one step away from home

I see "mended."

You're one step away from home

When you see nothing but damaged goods

Bridge:

I see something good in the making

I see My child, My beloved.

I see something good in the making

I'm not finished yet, no

The new creation, you're becoming.

I'm not finished yet, no

When you see wounded, I see mended

You see the scars from when you fell,

Ooh, I see mended

but I see the stories they will tell.

Ooh, I see mended

Woah, oh I see mended

You see "worthless,"

Woah, oh I see mended

I'm not finished yet

but I see "priceless."

I'm not finished yet

You see "pain",

When you see wounded, I see mended

but I see a purpose.

You see "unworthy, undeserving."

But I see you through eyes of Mercy.

When you see "broken beyond repair",

I see "healing beyond belief."

You're not too far gone.

You're one step away from home!

Chorus:

When you see "nothing but damaged goods",

I see "something good in the making."

I'm not finished yet. Noo.

When you see "wounded",

I see "mended."

Outro:

(When you see broken beyond repair) Ooh.

(I see healing beyond belief)

I see mended.

(When you see too far gone)

Whoa!

(I see one step away from home)

Oh, I see mended!

(When you see nothing but damaged goods)

(I see something good in the making)

I'm not finished yet.

When you see wounded,

I see mended.

We should live with a devotion in response to this love!

Mary Magdalene

Who Was Mary Magdalene?

Jesus Rescued Mary from a Troubled Past.

Mary was previously demon possessed

Jesus Christ understood exorcism as part of his ministry

He drove out demons from individuals brought to him

He drove out demons from individuals whom he encountered

Jesus Christ had power over demons

He was able to drive demons out at a distance

He used words of rebuke to drive out demons

Mary exhibits one of the main results of being delivered from demon-possession

Devotion to Jesus Christ

Most likely single due to being referred to in association with a place rather than a person.

Jesus gave Mary a new Purpose.

Mary exhibits one of the main results of being delivered from demon-possession

Devotion to Jesus Christ

Devotion means steadfast or single minded in purpose or desire. To want something and go after it, so to speak.

Our Response:

Bottom Line:

Jesus Christ understood exorcism as part of his ministry

He drove out demons from individuals brought to him

He drove out demons from individuals whom he encountered

Jesus Christ had power over demons

He was able to drive demons out at a distance

He used words of rebuke to drive out demons

Jesus Christ identifies the spiritual resources needed for exorcising demons

The Spirit of God

Faith

Prayer (and fasting)

The ministry of exorcism was an indication of the kingdom’s presence

Mary exhibits one of the results of being delivered from demon-possession

Visible transformation and healing

Devotion to Jesus Christ

Devotion means steadfast or single minded in purpose or desire. to want something and go after it, so to speak.

Loss of supernatural faculties

The impact of exorcism on those who observe it

Amazement

Fear

Mary Magdalene

Who Was Mary Magdalene?

Jesus Rescued Mary from a Troubled Past.

Mary was previously demon possessed

Jesus Christ understood exorcism as part of his ministry

He drove out demons from individuals brought to him

He drove out demons from individuals whom he encountered

Jesus Christ had power over demons

He was able to drive demons out at a distance

He used words of rebuke to drive out demons

Mary exhibits one of the main results of being delivered from demon-possession

Devotion to Jesus Christ

Most likely single due to being referred to in association with a place rather than a person.

Jesus gave Mary a new Purpose.

Mary exhibits one of the main results of being delivered from demon-possession

Devotion to Jesus Christ

Devotion means steadfast or single minded in purpose or desire. To want something and go after it, so to speak.

Our Response:

Bottom Line:

Jesus Christ understood exorcism as part of his ministry

He drove out demons from individuals brought to him

He drove out demons from individuals whom he encountered

Jesus Christ had power over demons

He was able to drive demons out at a distance

He used words of rebuke to drive out demons

Jesus Christ identifies the spiritual resources needed for exorcising demons

The Spirit of God

Faith

Prayer (and fasting)

The ministry of exorcism was an indication of the kingdom’s presence

Mary exhibits one of the results of being delivered from demon-possession

Visible transformation and healing

Devotion to Jesus Christ

Devotion means steadfast or single minded in purpose or desire. to want something and go after it, so to speak.

Loss of supernatural faculties

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The impact of exorcism on those who observe it

Amazement

Fear