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Women discover the empty tomb

Matthew 28:1–10·Mark 16:1–8·Luke 24:1–12·John 20:1–18

After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb.

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Peg people in this story9 pieces
Mary Magdalene – Doll 7

Mary Magdalene

Doll 7
Mary mother of James – Doll 8

Mary mother of James

Doll 8
angel(s) – Doll 2

angel(s)

Doll 2
angel(s) – Doll 3

angel(s)

Doll 3
Roman guards – Doll 33

Roman guards

Doll 33
Roman guards – Doll 34

Roman guards

Doll 34
Peter – Doll 26

Peter

Doll 26
John – Doll 16

John

Doll 16
Jesus – Doll 1

Jesus

Doll 1
Other story characters: Salome/Joanna and other women (no peg person is currently assigned)
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