John 11:1-44 A second story about Martha and Mary happened in the town of Bethany, a small town near Jerusalem but separated from it by the Kidron Valley (see map of Jesus’ visits to Jerusalem).It was about three kilometers east of the city, a comfortable walk for people at that time.

Martha of Bethany (Aramaic: מַרְתָּא Martâ) is a biblical figure described in the Gospels of Luke and John.Together with her siblings Lazarus and Mary of Bethany, she is described as living in the village of Bethany near Jerusalem.She was witness to Jesus resurrecting her brother, Lazarus

Spring / Summer Catalog. (4) Look at Luke 10:40. (Click to listen to an audio recording of this article, read by the author: Mary and Martha: Getting our priorities right) This is the story of two sisters. Is she justified in her feelings? Others translations say she stayed at home (NIV) or remained sitting in the house (AMP). The King James Bible (KJV) says Mary sat still. The story of Martha and Mary (Luke 10:38-42) also puts generosity in the context of love for God. 39 She had a sister called Mary, who was seated at the Lord’s feet, listening to His word. Bethany was the town where Mary and her sister Martha lived. As Martha hurries to ensure the preparations, Mary simply sits at the feet of Jesus and listens to the wisdom of Christ. Look at Luke 10:40. ( Holman Christian Standard Bible Now a man was sick, Lazarus, from Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. . . John 11:1-44 A second story about Martha and Mary happened in the town of Bethany, a small town near Jerusalem but separated from it by the Kidron Valley (see map of Jesus’ visits to Jerusalem).It was about three kilometers east of the city, a comfortable walk for people at that time. Webster's Bible Translation And many of the Jews came to Martha and Mary, to comfort them concerning their brother. In case you’re on the go, I’m going to share these verses down below. John 11 New International Version (NIV) The Death of Lazarus. *Enter Mary and Martha, stage left* I want to invite you to turn to Luke 10:38-42 with me, in your personal Bible so you can note what stands out to you in this passage as we study it. Mary and Martha were close friends with and followers of Jesus. and many of the Jews came to Martha and Mary, that they might console them concerning their brother. How would you describe the relationship between Mary and Martha? Mary had a purpose. He showed great respect and love for Mary and Martha (John 11:3 John 11:3 Therefore his sisters sent to him, saying, Lord, behold, he whom you love is sick. Martha asks Jesus to rebuke her sister for not helping, but instead Jesus commends Mary. John 11:32 tells us that when Mary did finally go to Jesus, she fell at his feet weeping. commentary using The Fourfold Gospel. Products for Every Season. 3 So the sisters sent word to Jesus, “Lord, the one you love is sick.” The Catalogs. John 11:1 - Now a certain [man] was sick, [named] Lazarus, of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha. Mary Got Alone With God: In verse 20 we see the first difference between Martha and Mary when they heard that Jesus was coming. Is she justified in her feelings? Others translations say she stayed at home (NIV) or remained sitting in the house (AMP). 1 Now a certain man was sick, Lazarus of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha. Mary and Martha have another encounter with Jesus in the gospel of John (see John 11). How does Martha feel at this moment? Mary and Martha "Do the Right Thing" Sunday School Lesson. Although both were upset and disappointed that Jesus did not arrive before Lazarus died, Martha ran out to meet Jesus as soon as she learned he had entered Bethany, but Mary waited at home. He was from Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. 2 (This Mary, whose brother Lazarus now lay sick, was the same one who poured perfume on the Lord and wiped his feet with her hair.)