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    • Jesus sitting down while teaching. Martha and Mary sit at his feet and listen to him. Collage: 1. A couple visit an infirm older sister at her home. The husband speaks with her as his wife puts away groceries. 2. A couple enjoy family worship with a sister and her young daughter. 3. A brother helps two sisters by changing a tire on their car.

      Like Jesus, we can show loving concern for faithful sisters (See paragraphs 6-9)e

      6. How did Jesus help Martha and Mary, as recorded at Luke 10:38-42?

      6 Jesus spent time with his spiritual sisters, and he was a true friend to them. Consider his friendship with Mary and Martha, both of whom were apparently single. (Read Luke 10:38-42.) By his words and actions, Jesus obviously made them feel comfortable. Mary felt welcome to sit at his feet as a disciple.c And Martha, disturbed because Mary was not helping, felt free to tell Jesus what was on her mind. In that informal setting, Jesus was able to help both women spiritually. And he showed his care for these women and their brother, Lazarus, by visiting with them on other occasions. (John 12:1-3) It is no wonder that when Lazarus fell seriously ill, Mary and Martha knew that they could turn to Jesus for help.​—John 11:3, 5.

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    • c One reference work states: “Disciples sat at the feet of their teachers. Serious disciples were preparing to be teachers​—a role not permitted to women. . . . Mary’s posture and eagerness to absorb Jesus’ teaching at the expense of a more traditional womanly role . . . would have shocked most Jewish men.”