For Women Everywhere

Shawn emphasizes the importance of recognizing the role of the Spirit and the Fruit of the Spirit over strict adherence to scriptural texts, using 1 Corinthians 15 as an example where Paul omits Mary Magdalene as the first witness of the resurrection, potentially due to gender biases of the time. He highlights the significance of Mary Magdalene's experience for contemporary believers, arguing that acknowledging her role restores honor to all women and counters long-held misogynistic traditions, referencing John 20 and Genesis 3 for supporting insights.

This teaching by Shawn highlights the symbolic contrasts between the first and Last Adam, with Mary Magdalene encountering the risen Jesus, mistaking Him for a gardener, in a garden setting similar to Eden, where the first humans were once banished. The narrative underscores the transformative roles of Adam and Jesus, illustrating how Mary, once demon-possessed, is instead welcomed, emphasizing the reversal of the curse associated with the Fall and establishing Christ as the rightful Master.

Mary Magdalene is portrayed as the first apostle of the Resurrection, being the first person Jesus sends with a message to His disciples, challenging traditional views on women's roles in early Christianity. Through this narrative, the teaching emphasizes the restoration of women's voices and equal roles in spreading the message of Christ's resurrection, aligning with the broader theme of redemption and transformation through Jesus.