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. WHO SHE WAS. Christ revealed Himself first to a woman. A woman out of whom He had cast seven devils. She had been a special trophy of Christ's delivering power. In her mighty grace had proved its power. She had become a constant attendant on the Saviour. She spent her substance in relieving His wants. II. HOW SHE SOUGHT. Very early in the morning. With very great boldness. Very faithfully: stood at sepulchre. Very earnestly — weeping. Perseveringly. Sought Christ only. There was much ignorance, very little faith, but much love. III. HOW SHE FOUND HIM. Jesus Christ was discovered to her by a word. Her heart owned allegiance by another word. Her next impulse was to seek close fellowship. She then entered on His service. (C. H. Spurgeon.) Parallel Verses KJV: 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. |
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