The first to hear the good news of Christ’s resurrection and to proclaim it to others were women. How fitting since Eve, the mother of all people, was the first to eat of the forbidden fruit. Women can preach the Gospel.
The Lord is gracious. He is forgiving.
“The [the angel] said to them [Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome], “Do not be alarmed. You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He is risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid Him. But go, tell His disciples—and Peter—that He is going before you into Galilee; there you will see Him, as He said to you.’” [1]
“And they [the eleven disciples] went out and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them and confirming the word through the accompanying signs. Amen.” [2]
Jesus Christ is risen from dead. He promised that whosoever believes in Him shall also resurrect from the dead to be with God. This is news that is worthy of being published and proclaimed to everyone. [3]
The Lord works with whosoever believes and preaches His message by confirming the proclamation with signs of divine affirmation.
[1] Mark 16:1, 6-7
[2] Mark 16:20
[3] John 11:25; 14:6
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