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sat at Jesus's feet

Luke 10:39
"And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard His word."

This week we are studying the famous sisters from the Gospel events; Mary and Martha. What we read about in the Gospel record is the fulfillment of prophecy. Jesus's birth and life. The doctrine that Jesus taught and the miracles He performed. All of this is PRICELESS. Unique events. 

From the other Gospel accounts we know Martha is the sister of Lazarus, who Jesus will raise from the dead. And, we know this village is Bethany, not very far away from Jerusalem. We perceive that "Martha" was the mistress of the house. Possibly she was a widow, and her brother Lazarus and younger sister Mary lived with her. Martha welcomed Jesus and His Disciples into her home. Her expression of Middle Eastern hospitality would have included a meal. And, we can imagine that there would be more people in the home and trying to get into the home than any of us would be comfortable with.

In today's verse we are introduced to Mary; "And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard His word." Just try to imagine being a youthful member of the household that our Lord and Savior visits! Even if you don't fully comprehend that it is GOD that is with you, you do know this person is VERY special. It would be so easy to be enthralled with ever word and absorbed in every moment. Taking in every detail that you see.
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