Two sisters, Martha & Mary, lived with their beloved brother Lazarus in Bethany. Good friends of Jesus, He often socialized in their home with His disciples. Every time Mary is mentioned in Scripture, she is sitting at the feet of Jesus, hearing His words; while "Martha Stewart" was always busy cooking & serving. When she complained to Jesus that Mary should come and "help her"-- not trade places with her---Jesus lovingly scolded her: "Mary has chosen the good part, and it shall not be taken from her."

There is an unusual twist to Mary's story: Why did Luke say that Martha was "named," but Mary was "called"?