HER STORY: Leaders in the Cause of Christ, Mary of Bethany

Mary said few words, but her passion and practice made a deep and lasting impact on Jesusโ€™ heart and our understanding of discipleship. #MaryofBethany, #John11, #John12

Martha

I think the way Martha would have liked to be remembered was as a woman of bold faith and blessed service, who was able to leave the conventions of her old life and enter into the grace and freedom Jesus offers

Gospel of John: Voice From Heaven

The Gospel of John, unlike the Synoptic Gospels, does not contain Jesusโ€™ prayer in Gethsemane. Instead, it is here, in the streets of Jerusalem that John remembered Jesus expressing something of how deep the cost would be for him, to face the cross.

Gospel of John: The Hour Has Come

Following Jesus undoubtedly means sacrifice, but as with Mary, our stories will be wrapped together with Jesus for all eternity.

Gospel of John: Three Prophecies Fulfilled

As soon as the pilgrims streaming into Jerusalem from Bethany saw Jesus on the colt, they began to throw down their cloaks, cut palm branches and sing Hosanna--on purpose! They knew what they were doing.

Gospel of John: Judas Speaks

You and I might think evil is easy to recognize. But the truth is, evil much more often comes in disguise, pretending to be oh so good, oh so high minded.

Gospel of John: Spikenard

She was held in his gaze, paused, at peace, at rest, then Jesus closed his eyes, and an audible groan rose up from voice after voice, as she rose to up on her knees, lifted the jar with both hands, and poured a golden green brooklet of ambrosial oil onto Jesusโ€™ head. Narrow rills streamed through his hair, and over his beard, the perfume so potent it overwhelmed even the incense burners.