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1 | Was Mary an apostle? | John 20:18 | Mommapbs | 94977 | ||
If the word "apostle" means messenger or one who is sent, then when Jesus told Mary of Magdala to "go to My brethren and say to them, 'I ascend to My Father and your Father, and My God and your God.'", could we also call her an "apostle?" Might this influence our thinking about women as messengers of the "good news?" |
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2 | Was Mary an apostle? | John 20:18 | Hank | 95009 | ||
Mommapbs -- Jesus chose the original twelve apostles at the beginning of His public ministry, and they worked alongside Him throughout this ministry, devoting full-time effort in His service for some three years. The gospel writers supply considerable detail about the times and places where Jesus encountered these men whom He would choose as His twelve apostles, even giving the occupations of some of them. Each of these men is specifically named in the gospel accounts. There is no record in Scripture of Jesus calling any other apostle into His service during His lifetime on earth. [Matthias was chosen to replace Judas Iscariot (Acts 1), but this was after Jesus' ascension. And after that, the Risen Christ chose Saul of Tarsus (Acts 9)] ...... Jesus sent Mary Magdalene on a single errand to deliver a specific message.It is not easy to see why she would by virtue of this lone act earn the right to be called an apostle. That Mary was a disciple of Jesus is well documented. That she was ever considered an apostle of Jesus Christ is not. --Hank | ||||||
3 | Was Mary an apostle? | John 20:18 | Mommapbs | 95022 | ||
Hi Hank - does this change how you feel toward women in a preaching capacity at all? | ||||||
4 | Was Mary an apostle? | John 20:18 | Hank | 95026 | ||
Dear Mommapbs -- No. I see the passage under consideration as being irrelevant to what the Bible teaches about women's role in the New Testament church. --Hank | ||||||
5 | Was Mary an apostle? | John 20:18 | Mommapbs | 95048 | ||
Thanks Hank! I agree with you there, but I am struggling a bit with regard to women's ministry. I find myself being way too dogmatic and I personally will ascribe more authority to the man than to a woman - in doing so, I suspect that I deny myself hearing a message that God perhaps wants me to hear. I'll keep processing this . . . mommapbs |
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6 | Was Mary an apostle? | John 20:18 | Hank | 95066 | ||
Dear Mommapbs -- With no intent to be presumptuous, may I offer a small sheaf of fodder for your processing? The Bible is replete with example upon example of how God used women, the crowning jewels of His creation, in His service. There is nothing in all God's creation that stirs my heart and lifts my spirit more than the gentle, loving care of a mother for her child or the tender heart of a faithful and devoted wife. I just returned from visiting my daughter and her new baby girl in Cape Cod. When I observed the doting care my daughter showered upon her infant daughter, my spirit soared, my heart melted, and I prayed a silent prayer of thanks and praise to God for the marvelous gifts He bestowed upon womanhood. ..... What would we clumsy, helpless men do without women? :-) --Hank | ||||||
7 | Was Mary an apostle? | John 20:18 | Mommapbs | 95534 | ||
And where would we be without you men folk too . . . I think I'll leave that to your speculation. BUT nows to the question at hand . . . how come I can't read your responses today? - there were lots and I appreciate your insight. Blessings, mommapbs |
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8 | Was Mary an apostle? | John 20:18 | Hank | 95541 | ||
Mommapbs - To answer your question, the forum today experienced an unforunate occurrence in which a user was removed for posts that violated the sponsor's clear guidelines. and as a consequence two threads that contained a large number of this user's posts were restricted from appearing on the home page. A number of my posts were included in those threads, but I don't mind that at all. They weren't much good anyway :-) ..... Here's something on topic that I hope will lift your spirits, a brief quotation from Mark Twain. Responding to the question, "In a world without women, what would men become?" the beloved humorist said, "Scarce, sir. Mighty scarce." --Hank | ||||||
9 | Was Mary an apostle? | John 20:18 | Mommapbs | 95548 | ||
You got a laugh! Thanks, I needed that! | ||||||