Mary and Martha Bible — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on mary and martha bible, drawn entirely from the King James Version. Each lesson opens with a study question, gives the verse reference, and offers a short teaching note. Use it for personal devotions, a small group, or a Sunday school class.
The 10 lessons
Lesson 1 · Luke 10:38 (KJV)
In which village did Mary and Martha live?
Answer: Bethany
Study note. Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house.
Lesson 2 · Luke 10:40 (KJV)
What was Martha doing while Mary sat at Jesus' feet?
Answer: Cumbered about with much serving
Study note. But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone?
Lesson 3 · Luke 10:42 (KJV)
What did Jesus say Mary had chosen?
Answer: The better part, which shall not be taken away from her
Study note. But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.
Lesson 4 · Luke 10:39 (KJV)
What was Mary's posture at Jesus' feet?
Answer: Sitting at his feet, hearing his word
Study note. She had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word.
Lesson 5 · Luke 10:41 (KJV)
What did Jesus say when Martha complained about Mary not helping?
Answer: Mary has chosen the better part
Study note. Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things: But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.
Lesson 6 · John 11:1 (KJV)
What was the name of Mary and Martha's brother?
Answer: Lazarus
Study note. Now a certain man was sick, named Lazarus, of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha.
Lesson 7 · John 11:21 (KJV)
What did Martha say to Jesus when he arrived after Lazarus died?
Answer: Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died
Study note. Then said Martha unto Jesus, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died.
Lesson 8 · John 11:24 (KJV)
What did Martha believe about the resurrection?
Answer: She knew her brother would rise again in the resurrection at the last day
Study note. Martha saith unto him, I know that he shall rise again in the resurrection at the last day.
Lesson 9 · John 11:28 (KJV)
What did Mary do when Jesus called for her?
Answer: She rose quickly, and came unto him
Study note. She goeth her way, and calleth Mary her sister secretly, saying, The Master is come, and calleth for thee. As soon as she heard that, she arose quickly, and came unto him.
Lesson 10 · John 12:3 (KJV)
Which sister anointed Jesus with ointment and wiped his feet with her hair?
Answer: Mary
Study note. Then took Mary a pound of ointment of spikenard, very costly, and anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped his feet with her hair.
Key verses to memorize
The passages this study returns to most often — pick one or two and commit them to memory this week.
Discussion questions
- Which lesson in this study surprised you the most, and why?
- How does mary and martha bible point us to Jesus Christ and the gospel?
- Pick one verse from the key passages above. How does it shape the way you will pray, read, or live this week?
- Who in your life could you share one of these truths with in the next seven days?