We read in the second book of Kings (Sam), Chapter 12 that Nathan the prophet had been sent to David to reprove him; but David himself, the king, led by penitence, obtained mercy from God. David, in his penitence, typified Mary Magdalene in her penitence, who won the pardon of all her sins. |
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We read in Numbers 12 that Miriam, the sister of Moses and Aaron, became leprous for her sin, and was healed from her uncleanness by Moses. Moses is a type of Christ, who cleansed Mary Magdalene from all the uncleanness of her sins, as Himself testifies in St. Luke, saying, "Thy sins are forgiven thee." | ||||||
Ezek. 28.22. | All his transgressions that he hath committed, they shall not be mentioned unto him. | (Ps. 51.17). | A broken and a contrite heart, O Lord, Thou wilt not despise. | |||||
Image: Nathan Reproving David |
Image: Mary Magdalene Repents
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Image: Moses� sister Mariam repents | ||||||
Nathan, by his word moving the heart of the king, corrects his wicked deeds. | She, made leprous, by penance is made clean again | |||||||
Zacharias 1.3 | Turn thee unto Me (saith the Lord of Hosts), and I will turn unto you. | 2 Sam 7.22. | David. For there is none like Thee, neither is there any God besides thee. | |||||
So, the fount of goodness absolves this woman from her
sins!
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