(from ldsliving.com)
When we think of faithful New Testament women our first thoughts probably go to Mary the mother of Jesus, or to Mary Magdalene the first human witness of the resurrected Savior. While these two Marys are stalwart disciples, we can also find inspiring examples in the women converted soon after Jesus Christ’s Resurrection, women who were essential to the growth of the early Christian church.
Many of these women were well known in their communities; they heard Paul preach in the synagogues, by rivers, and in busy city centers (Acts 16:13; 17:10,16,17). A mix of Jews and Gentiles, they were powerful witnesses of Jesus Christ whose devotion can deepen our own discipleship. As we study the final Pauline epistles in Come, Follow Me, we can find great value by reflecting on their contribution.
In an informal social media survey of 254 church members, 99% said they knew something significant about Mary Magdalene, only 4% knew something significant about Damaris, and only 1% something about Euodia. This is not surprising given that the information about these women is often sparse. In this article, we will explore the examples of early Christian women who exemplify deep consecration, commitment, and conviction to Jesus Christ. (Note: In this article, scripture references come from the King James Version, KJV unless otherwise indicated.)
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https://www.ldsliving.com/three-lessons-from-the-faithful-women-of-pauls-day/s/11815
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