The Women at the Cross

In Luke 23:44-49, we read about the death of Jesus. We rejoice to read that the centurion believed in Christ at His death. We also read that Christ's acquaintances and the women were watching from a distance. We take some time today to identify each of these women and talk about them and their role in Christ's life.

These women's names were compiled from Matthew 27:55-56, Mark 15:40-41, John 19:25 and Luke 24:10

• Mary - the mother of Jesus.
• Mary Magdalene - Luke 8:2 records Christ cast out demons from her. She is mentioned in all the Gospels in the death, burial and resurrection of Christ.
• Salome - perhaps Mary's sister and mother of James and John.
• Mary the wife of Clopas - cannot be determined which Mary she is.
• Joanna - among the women who were healed of demons in Luke 8:2
• "Many other women"

These women were personally touched by Christ and showed their devotion to him through his death, burial and resurrection. Today, we are also personally loved by Christ and can also show our devotion to Him. How can we show our devotion to our Savior?