- First sunday of Easter 2023
- Matthew 28 v1-10
- Christianity is uniquely rooted in a historical event rather than a moral code or attaining spirituality.
- Who are the two Mary's?
- About 1 in 4 women at this time were named Mary.
- Mary, mother of Jesus
- Mary Magdalene ("Mary of Magdala")
- Mary (of Bethany, sister of Martha)
- "The other Mary" - possibly Jesus' aunt by marriage.
- Mary Magdalene - one of Jesus' faithful followers. Financially supported jesus and disciples. Travelled with them during Jesus' ministry. Witnessed the crucifixion and death (unlike many of Jesus' disciples who scattered.)
- Verse 9 - These women were the first who Jesus appeared to after resurrection. They worshipped him.
- They loved Jesus personally, but also understood the greater context
- These were the first to preach the resurrection of Jesus