Friday, April 15, 2016

A-Z Challenge Part 15 Names in The Bible M is for #atozchallenge

Madai: In The Old Testament, he was a son of Japheth, he was an ancestor to the Medes, an ancient people related to the Persians.
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Magdalene: Mary Magdalene, so named because she was from the community of Magdala.  She was cleansed of evil spirits by Jesus, and she became one of his disciples.  She witnessed his crucifixion and resurrection.


Malachi: One of the 12 minor prophets of the Old Testament.  The book of Malachi is said to foretell the coming of Jesus.


Manasseh: Name of the oldest son of Joseph, in the Old Testament and an ancestor to one of the 12 tribes of Israel.


Mark: Disciple to Jesus, wrote the second Gospel.


Martha: She is the sister of Lazarus and Mary of Bethany.


 

1 comment:

  1. I remember some of these.
    The person who also comes to mind is Methuselah because of his longevity.
    Also Moses and the Ten Commandments.

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