Women in the Bible-What Can We Learn From Them?

 Mary (sister of Martha and Lazarus

Who was Mary?  Along with her brother Lazarus, and her sister, Martha, she ejoyed a close friendshp with Jesus.

What did she do?  Mary repeatedly showed keen appreciation for Jesus as the Son of God.  She expressed faith that Jesus could have prented the death of her brother, Lazarus, and she was present whwn Jesus resurrected him. Her sister Martha, critcized Mary when Mary chose to listen to Jesus rather than help with household duties. But Jesus commended Mary for having spiritual priorities. - LUKE 10:38-42. 

On another occasion, Mary extended hopsitality to Jesus by putting "costly perfumed oil on Jesus' head and feet. ( Matthew  26:6, 7)  Others present accused Mary of being wasteful.  But Jesus defended her saying: "Wherever this good news [of God's Kingdom] is preached in all the world, what this woman did will also be told in memory of her." - MATTHEW 24:14; 26:8-13.

What can we learn from Mary?  Mary cultivated deep faith. She put the worship of God ahead of mundane matters.  And she humbly honored Jesus, even at considerable financial cost. 

Next time: Woman in the Bible-What Can We Learn From Them? - Mary Magdalene

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