Martha
- Name is the feminine of the word moro meaning “master”
- Welcomed Jesus into her home
- Distracted by serving
- Asked Jesus if he noticed her serving and frowned upon her sister Mary not serving with her
- Luke 10:38-42
- She seems to be trying to prove her love to Jesus. To show how hard she will work for him.
Mary
- Sister of Martha
- Sat at Jesus’ feet
- Anointed Jesus’ feet & wiped with her hair
- John 11:1-44
- The story of Lazarus (brother of Mary & Martha)
- While Martha works, Mary is still and content to just sit and listen to Jesus teach.
