Why is it that when the “disciples” are mentioned, we automatically picture in our minds the 12 men named in scripture that Jesus chose to be some of his closest followers?  Why do we not also conjure up the more complete picture of the named women who followed Jesus, traveled with Jesus, sat and learned from Jesus, supported Jesus financially, and were present in greater numbers at the cross and the tomb than his so-called “closest” followers? I can tell you why . . .

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