Of all who ministered their substance to Christ’s ministry on earth, Mary was the first to be expressly mentioned by name. “ And certain women, which had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils , And Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod’s steward, and Susanna, and many others, which ministered unto him of their substance .” Luke 8:2-3 Mary lived and worked in Magdala, but when she was younger, she lived in Bethany with her f

“For ever” means as long as there is life. When life ends, for ever ends. “ Thou shalt keep therefore his statutes, and his commandments, which I command thee this day, that it may go well with thee, and with thy children after thee, and that thou mayest prolong thy days upon the earth, which the LORD thy God giveth thee, for ever . ” Deuteronomy 4:40 Suppose there is no end to for ever, what is the need to prolonging “thy days” “ Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me al

And he came and dwelt in a city called Nazareth: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophets, He shall be called a Nazarene. Matthew 2:23 Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me. John 5:39 What is a Nazarene according to the prophets? In the Old Testament, the symbols, the ceremonies, sacrifices, and types all points to Jesus. Likewise, the Nazarite vow also points to “ Jesus of Nazareth ”. In the