09/01/2026
The Ladies Bible Study Group on Ten Women of The Bible absolutely “Rocked” today!
We celebrated Mary Magdalene and her story of hope and faithfulness.
Mary was once oppressed by demons, but Jesus set her free. We discussed how the evil she faced ‘then’ is still the same enemy we face today. It may not always look the same, but fear, doubt and anything that pulls our hearts away from Jesus can still try to take hold in our lives. The good news is that Jesus still brings freedom, peace, and healing.
We talked about Mary’s deep love and gratitude for Jesus. That’s why she stayed near the cross when others ran away. Mary remained faithful. Then, on that first Easter morning, she was among the first at the tomb to see that the stone had been rolled away. She was the first to receive the joyful news that Jesus was alive, and Jesus told her to go and tell others.
Our final thought was one we each carried personally: What rock—(something big) is blocking your focus—What rock does God need to move in your life so that you can better see what is true and understand Him?
Each lady received a rock to write one word on—one thing that may be standing between her and a closer walk with Jesus. It was a meaningful reminder that no obstacle is too big for God. He can move the rocks of fear, shame, worry and doubt. And when He moves whatever it is that’s blocking our view, we can see His love, His truth, and His faithfulness more clearly. We also made little canvases of the empty tomb to take home as keepsakes. May they remind us that the stone was rolled away, Jesus is alive, and He still calls each of us to “go and tell” the good news.