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Mary of Bethany
She is found three times in Scripture, and each time she is at Jesus' feet.
The story
- Listening at his feet
She sits at the Lord's feet and listens while Martha serves. Jesus says she has chosen the good portion.
- Weeping at his feet
She falls at his feet in grief over Lazarus. Jesus is deeply moved, and he weeps.
- Anointing his feet
She pours a pound of expensive nard on his feet and wipes them with her hair. Jesus says it was for the day of his burial.
Key verses
“Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her.” (ESV)
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Questions to sit with
- What keeps you from sitting at Jesus' feet and listening?
- Has your devotion ever looked wasteful to others, and how did you respond?
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible, © 2001 by Crossway. Used by permission.