Women of Grace 2005-06
Women of the Bible

 Homework for Lesson Twenty
Mary and Martha

Your homework will help sharpen your understanding of the Bible and is a ministry to others as you share your answers in your small group. Prayerfully think through each answer with the expectation of sharing with others what God has taught you.

Memory Work: Proverbs 31:29

1. By comparing the behaviors of Mary and Martha in Luke 10:38-42 to the soils described in Luke 8:4-15, what soil do you think best described each sister?










 

2. (a) What was unique about the way Jesus addressed people in the following passages? Luke 10:38-42; 22:31; Acts 9:4






 

(b) What attitude is implied by Jesus manner of address?





 

3. Compare the separate greetings given to Jesus by Mary and Martha after the death of Lazarus. (John 11:1-44)

















 

4. Compare the confessions of Martha (John 11:27) and Peter (Matthew 16:15-17). What titles did each give to Jesus?










 

5. When Lazarus died, which sister chose the good portion? (Luke 10:42) Give the reasons for your answer.






 

6. How did Johns account of the dinner at Bethany differ from the accounts of Matthew and Mark? (Matthew 26:6-13; Mark 14:3-9; John 12:3-8)















 

7. (a) What was the value of the oil Mary poured on Jesus? (Mark 14:5)





 

(b) How much was paid to Judas for betraying Jesus? (Matthew 26:14, 15)





 

(c) Did Marys action impoverish the poor?






 

8. In the study of Mary and Martha, what steps of maturing faith did you see in:
(a) Martha?







 

(b) Mary?







 

9. List Christian virtues you found in Mary or Martha which you would like to develop in yourself. Make this your prayer request.