Women of Grace 2005-06
Women of the Bible

 Homework for Lesson Nineteen
Mary Magdalene

Your homework will help sharpen your understanding of the Bible and is a ministry to others as you share your answers in your small group. Prayerfully think through each answer with the expectation of sharing with others what God has taught you.

Memory Work: Proverbs 31:28

1. (a) How did Mary Magdalene become a follower of Jesus? (Mark 16:9; Luke 8:1-3)





(b) What was Mary's grateful response to Jesus?





(c) Where was her hometown of Magdala? Find it on a map.




 

2. (a) Who was present at the cross of Jesus?
(Matthew 27:56; Mark 15:40; John 19:25, 26)





(b) Who was absent?




(c) What does this indicate about those who were present?









(d) About those who were absent?









 

3. How did Mary Magdalene demonstrate her steadfast loyalty and love for Jesus? (Matthew 27:61; Mark 15:46, 47)


















 

4. What great honor was accorded to Mary Magdalene on the first day of the week? (John 20:10-18)









 

5. (a) How does John 20:15, 16 illustrate John 10:2, 3, 14?













(b) What does this prove about Mary's relationship with Jesus?












 

6. From this weeks references, what are the solid evidences of Mary Magdalene's
(a) Courage?




(b) Commitment to Jesus?




(c) Love for Jesus?



 

7. From your daily walk, what are the solid evidences of your own
(a) Courage?




(b) Commitment to Jesus?




(c) Love for Jesus?



 

8. What lesson have you learned from this weeks study of Mary Magdalene that you would like to apply to your own life?