Jesus didn't give Martha the answer she wanted — but he also didn't rebuke her. The work does need to get done, but we can find peace in His presence while we do it.
Many people advocate a return to early church practices. But as Acts 2 shows, if we're serious about that, we need to set aside our radical individualism.
The Greek word "tetelestai" — "it is finished" — might be the most significant word ever uttered. To explain why, bestselling author Charles Martin guides us back to the Cross.