Martha
Martha
Martha - HER NAME, THE FEMININE FORM OF “LORD,” MEANS
“Lady”
| HER CHARACTER: | Active and pragmatic, she seemed never at a loss for words. Though Jesus chastened her for allowing herself to become worried and upset by small things, she remained his close friend and follower. |
| HER SORROW: | To have waited, seemingly in vain, for Jesus to return in time to heal her brother, Lazarus. |
| HER JOY: | To watch as Jesus restored her brother to life. |
| KEY SCRIPTURES: | Luke 10:38 – 42; John 11:1 – 12:3 |
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