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Today we remember Lazarus, Mary, and Martha of Bethany, who were each other’s siblings & close friends of Jesus.
Known for their hospitality and faith, Lazarus being raised from the dead by Jesus, Martha demonstrating practical service and theological understanding,
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Today we remember Lazarus, Mary, and Martha of Bethany, who were each other’s siblings & close friends of Jesus.
Known for their hospitality and faith, Lazarus being raised from the dead by Jesus, Martha demonstrating practical service and theological understanding,
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Mary showing deep devotion through listening to Jesus' teachings and anointing him.
"Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus."
- John 11:5
Mary showing deep devotion through listening to Jesus' teachings and anointing him.
"Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus."
- John 11:5
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Martha demonstrated strong faith, declaring Jesus as "the Christ, the Son of God" and expressing belief in the resurrection.
Martha demonstrated strong faith, declaring Jesus as "the Christ, the Son of God" and expressing belief in the resurrection.
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Mary exemplified devotion by sitting at Jesus' feet to listen and anointing him with expensive perfume.
Mary exemplified devotion by sitting at Jesus' feet to listen and anointing him with expensive perfume.
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Their story teaches the importance of balancing active service (Martha) with contemplative devotion (Mary) in the Christian life.
Their story teaches the importance of balancing active service (Martha) with contemplative devotion (Mary) in the Christian life.
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The siblings' home in Bethany served as a place of rest and refreshment for Jesus during his earthly ministry.
The siblings' home in Bethany served as a place of rest and refreshment for Jesus during his earthly ministry.
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Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead, a pivotal miracle that foreshadowed Christ's own resurrection.
Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead, a pivotal miracle that foreshadowed Christ's own resurrection.
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