The crew following Jesus numbered more than his his twelve disciples. It also included several women, who Luke identified as cured of evil spirits and diseases (a physician, Luke took special notice of such details).

Mary Magdalene walked with Jesus, along with Joanna, Susanna, and many others. These women brought influence – Joanna’s husband managed King Herod’s household – and money. The women helped support the missionary group out of their own pocketbooks.

From the very beginning, dedicated women developed and spread the Christian faith. Thank you to Luke for reminding me of a few of their names, which I can now match with their tremendous legacy.

Luke 8:1-3 in week twelve of reading the Bible cover to cover