Martha page 5 by ric gustafson
One day while she was weaving, Martha heard some big news. Lazarus asked his father to arrange a betrothal. His choice for wife was Shua a daughter of the village potter. She noticed that her father's health was getting worse.
Passover neared and the family got ready for it's annual trek to Jerusalem. An elderly cousin named Hanniel agreed that they could stay with him and his wife in the Holy City. Nathan joined them. Later, they found Esther and her family.
That afternoon, Lazarus prepared to bring a sacrificial lamb to the Temple. Martha and the other women prepared the lamb.
At one point, Lazarus ran back to the women.
Martha became worried. " What's wrong Lazarus?".
" A Rabbi caused a ruckus in the courtyard".
Mary frowned. " What did he do?".
" He overturned the tables of the moneychangers".
" You never know about these Rabbi's". Martha shook her head. " First John the Baptist and now this Rabbi".
Later, Lazarus told her his name was Jesus.
research help: ' Martha' by Diana Wallis Taylor
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
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