Mary of Bethany

Who?

Sister to Martha

Sister to Lazarus

What?

Mary sits and listens to Jesus’s teaching; Martha busy with serving

Anoints Jesus’s feet with ointment and wipes his feet with her hair

Called Jesus when their brother was ill

Had faith in Jesus

Mary’s devotion to Jesus serves as a model for discipleship

In Luke Mary’s devotion is expressed in learning from Jesus

In John Mary shamelessly show her devotion by taking on the role of a servant and not sparing any expense

Where?

A village (Bethany)