Mary Magdalene

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Mark 16:9

Now when Jesus was risen early the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had cast seven devils.

I. A melancholy instance of Satanic power.

II. A glorious trophy of Divine grace. The cure was unsought by her. Mary resisted the healing hand. She was healed by a word. She was healed instantaneously.

III. An ardent follower of Christ.

IV. A faithful adherent to her Master under all trial.

V. One of the most favoured beholders of Christ.

VI. An honoured messenger of Christ to the apostles.

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