Women of the Cross

This blog is based on Rev. Susan Salo's sermon "Faithful to the End", preached on Sunday, April 6th.

1. Women were not seen as "trustworthy witnesses" during Bible times. Like wearing 'The Cloak of Invisibility', they were seen but unseen.  How was this a hindrance or a help for the women at the crucifixion?  How about at the resurrection? Who always saw them?

2. Read Matthew 27:55-56, Mark 15:40-41, Luke 23:49, 55 and John 20:25.  Why are the names of the women different in all 4 gospels?

3. There were women who were followers of Jesus. Could we call them disciples? Why or why not?

4. Were the women braver than the disciples who ran away? Discuss.

5. PRAYER EXERCISE:
Read John 20:11-17.  One way of praying for inner healing is to let Jesus carry your pain, and other difficult emotional baggage to the cross. At the resurrection, be with Mary and hear Jesus speak your name with love and compassion.
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