Mary Magdalene was a devoted follower of Jesus Christ, mentioned frequently in the Gospels. She is first introduced in Luke 8:2 as a woman “out of whom had come seven demons.” After her deliverance, she followed Jesus faithfully and ministered to Him with her substance.
She was present during key moments in Christ’s ministry. Unlike many of the disciples who fled, Mary stood near the cross during His crucifixion (John 19:25), displaying deep loyalty and courage.
Mary was also the first to arrive at Jesus’ tomb on the morning of His resurrection. John 20:1 says, “Now on the first day of the week Mary Magdalene went to the tomb early, while it was still dark.” Finding the stone rolled away, she ran to tell Peter and John.
Later, Jesus appeared to her personally. John 20:16 records that He called her by name, “Mary,” and she turned and said to Him, “Rabboni!”, which means Teacher. She became the first witness of the resurrected Christ and the first to declare the resurrection to the apostles (John 20:18).
There is no biblical evidence that Mary Magdalene was a prostitute, despite that assumption in tradition. Scripture consistently portrays her as a faithful, redeemed woman deeply devoted to her Savior.
Her life is a testimony to Christ’s power to transform, and her loyalty is an example of what it means to love and follow Jesus, even through sorrow and uncertainty.
