Reading Notes: Martha and Mary, Part A

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Martha and Mary:

Obviously for a person that grew up going to church, and learning the story of Jesus' death and resurrection, these names immediately stood out to me.

After Mary washed Jesus' feet with her hair, and heard his word, she knew he was the lord of all. When their brother Lazarus became sick, Mary and Martha knew that Jesus was the only answer to heal him. When they asked Jesus to heal Lazarus, he obviously loved them, so he went to make a miracle and heal him. Jesus disciples pointed out that it was the middle of the night, and they should not make that journey yet. But, Jesus knowing he needed to save Lazarus, told them that they would make the trek through the night, and wake up Lazarus if need be. I think I would be ok with Jesus waking me up in the middle of the night to perform a miracle and save my life!

But, there was a misunderstanding. Jesus, when speaking of "sleep" was actually speaking of death. Lazarus had already died, and Jesus would resurrect him. By the time Jesus arrived to the tomb, Lazarus had been dead for four days already. Jesus went to console Mary and Martha, and Martha states that she knew her brother would not have died if he had been there, but she knew that he knew what was best. Then, Jesus says, "I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: and whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this?" This is where Martha puts her full trust in Jesus, and acknowledges that he is the Lord.

Then, Jesus went to Lazarus' tomb, where Mary was weeping outside. Jesus knew that Lazarus had been dead for four days, but prayed to his father to resurrect him. Jesus told Lazarus to come forth, and Lazarus rose from his tomb, and came to Jesus and Mary. After seeing this miracle, Mary knew just like her sister, that Jesus was the lord.

The Raising of Lazarus, by Giotto

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