The Importance of Mary Magdalene as First Witness of the Resurrection

The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the most important event in human history. Christians as well as unbelievers come together on Easter Sunday to hear the testimony of the eyewitnesses to the risen Jesus as recorded in the Bible. The church exists not because of the power of human effort but due to the truth of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. While there are a number of witnesses to this event, Mary Magdalene stands out because she was the first to hear and see the risen Jesus. It's also significant because women were not viewed as credible witnesses during that time period. Jesus asked her two questions by that empty tomb that are important to ask today.