RABBIT TRAIL FROM NYOBS 10 - THE PLAYERS TWELVE
WOC - WOMEN OF THE CHURCH - RABBIT TRAIL
- Salome who seems to be Mary’s
sister, was very wealthy and had servants. She supported her two sons James and
John with proceeds from her husband Zebedee’s fishing business.
- Priscilla wife of
THE MARYS
- Mary of
Nazareth
the mother of Jesus did not seam to accompany Jesus on his journeys but
was present from time to time, possibly with income from the carpentry
business.
- Mary of
Magdala
– Cured of seven demons by Jesus.
She is not the sinful woman in Luke 7 – other writings
indicate her family died and left her a great deal of wealth – she
was always present - working quietly in the background with devotion to
Jesus’ life - His death - and His resurrection. Mary’s
devoted spirit is so easy to fall in love with. - I would have picked her to marry Jesus,
if He had the desire – (I do believe He loved her. - No scripture implied,
just saying,.)
- Mary
the mother of James – Mentioned as “The
Other Mary” - Is mentioned
most often in service along side of Mary Magdalene
- Mary
and Martha
of Bethany helped by providing
a place for Jesus to stay in their home.
This is the Mary that anointed Jesus with oil and wiped His feet
with her hair.
- Mary
the mother of Mark – Opened her home for meetings.
- Mary of
Rome
was also a hard worker in
- Mary
Gorman of
Mark 15:40 -41 – Many worked to provide care
40 Some women were
watching from a distance. Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of
James the younger and of Joses, and Salome.
41 In Galilee these women had
followed him and cared for his needs. Many other women who had come
up with him to Jerusalem
Luke 8:1-3 – Many women gave money to support the
ministry.
1 After this, Jesus
traveled about from one town and village to another, proclaiming the good news
2….Mary (called Magdalene)
from whom seven demons had come out;
3 Joanna the wife of Cuza,…..Susanna; and many others. These women were helping to support them out of their own means NIV
3 Joanna the wife of Cuza,…..Susanna; and many others. These women were helping to support them out of their own means NIV
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