Yesterday in our Bible study, Mrs. Lim Li Ching spoke on five of the six Marys in the New Testament. A number of those attended were surprised to learn that the meaning of Mary, or Marian, Miriam. It means "the fat one."
Mary Magdalene whom Jesus cast out seven demons from her is sometimes mistakenly identified with the Mary in Luke 7 referred to as "the sinner" On the day of the resurrection she was among the first who went to the tomb to bring spices to Jesus.
Mary, sister of Martha and Lazarus. We remember her as the one who sat at the feet of Jesus while Martha was busy in the kitchen. Mary was very much devoted to Jesus. She anointed the feet of Jesus.
Mary, mother of James and Joseph was probably the wife of Clopas. She was with the first group at the empty tomb.
Mary the mother of John Mark who helped Paul and Barnabas.
Mary of Rome one of the 24 people Paul greeted.
Next week in this Lenten series we shall be looking at Mary, mother of Jesus.
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