Jesus Elevated Women - Part Two

Mary Magdalene’s story had all the makings of a scandal; wealth, spiritual torment, cultural assumptions, and a past people could easily whisper about. And for 1,400 years, Church officials definitely whispered, “but she was a prostitute,” even though the Bible never said that. Her wealth, her influence and her demons certainly fed the fake news about her reputation. But Jesus did not define her by what had broken her. He healed her, dignified her, and entrusted her with good news that would change the world. He chose Mary to deliver the news of his resurrection. Jesus still turns our wounded stories into a witness of his grace and power to change a life.