Discipled by Jesus (Discovery Series Booklet)

Though she is mentioned by name fourteen times in the gospels, we actually know only four things about Mary Magdalene.

I love stories of Bible characters, especially those people in the Gospels who interacted with Christ when He walked upon the earth.  These accounts are rich expressions of grace and mercy, forgiveness and restoration, compassion and correction that have spoken deeply to the hearts of men and women for two millennia.  Of all those stories, however, arguably none tells a tale of such undeniable transformation, strong commitment, and deep devotion as the story of Mary Magdalene.  Her encounter with Jesus can be an example to men and women alike of what it looks like when we respond with our whole hearts to the love of Christ.

Dr. Alice Mathews is Academic Dean for Christian University GlobalNet in Grand Rapids, Michigan and Aurora, Colorado. She received her B.A. from Bob Jones University, an M.A. from Michigan State University, and a Ph.D. from Iliff School of Theology/University of Denver. Since 1970, Dr. Mathews has been involved in women’s ministries in both North America and overseas. After more than a decade in church ministries in the USA, she and her husband spent 17 years serving churches in France and Austria.  Since 1990 she has co-hosted the daily ODBM radio program, Discover the Word, with Mart DeHaan and Haddon Robinson. Over the years she has frequently engaged in teaching and conference speaking throughout North America and in other parts of the world.