Soon afterward he went on through cities and villages, proclaiming and bringing the good news of the kingdom of God. And the twelve were with him, and also some women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities: Mary, called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out, and Joanna, the wife of Chuza, Herod's household manager, and Susanna, and many others, who provided for them out of their means. (Luke 8:1-3 ESV)
At first glance, this seems to be nothing more than a mere mention of details about some of the women who followed Jesus. But later, at the end of the Gospel, we will find that these women are still there. They were faithful followers who also provided great information for Luke as he investigated the life of Jesus. And they were, well, women. Jesus, by his words and actions demonstrated the unthinkable to the Pharisees - that women have a very important place in His Kingdom. They are, in fact, indispensable. So, rather than just a subtle mention of fact, these three verses speak volumes about the Kingdom of God - Jew or Greek male or female - all are important to Him.
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