Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon is a popular game that traces a connection between any actor and Kevin Bacon within six steps. But have you ever played it with a biblical character? Let’s try it with Martha from the Bible.

Step 1: Martha to Mary Magdalene
Martha’s sister Mary Magdalene is a prominent figure in the Bible. She witnessed Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection. According to some medieval traditions, Mary Magdalene was a prostitute, but there is no biblical evidence to support that claim.

Step 2: Mary Magdalene to Pontius Pilate
Pontius Pilate was the Roman governor who ordered Jesus’ crucifixion. He questioned Jesus about his claim to be the king of the Jews but found no evidence to convict him. Pilate is a controversial figure in history, with some sources claiming he was a brutal ruler.

Step 3: Pontius Pilate to Julius Caesar
Julius Caesar was the Roman dictator who famously said "Veni, vidi, vici" ("I came, I saw, I conquered"). He was assassinated in 44 BC by a group of senators, including his friend Brutus. Caesar’s death marked the end of the Roman Republic and the beginning of the Roman Empire.

Step 4: Julius Caesar to Cleopatra
Cleopatra was the last pharaoh of Egypt. She famously had a romantic relationship with Julius Caesar and later with his successor, Mark Antony. Cleopatra was known for her beauty and intelligence, but her reign was marked by political instability and conflict.

Step 5: Cleopatra to Elizabeth Taylor
Elizabeth Taylor played Cleopatra in the 1963 film of the same name. Taylor was one of the most iconic actresses of the 20th century, known for her beauty, talent, and personal life. She won two Academy Awards and was married eight times.

Step 6: Elizabeth Taylor to Kevin Bacon
Kevin Bacon starred with Elizabeth Taylor in the 1994 TV movie "The Flintstones." Bacon is a prolific actor with over 90 film and TV credits. He is also known for his philanthropy and activism, supporting causes such as the environment and LGBT rights.

Wrap-up:
Martha is best known as the sister of Lazarus and friend of Jesus, who famously complained that her sister Mary was not helping with the tasks of serving. However, Jesus commended her for her hospitality in welcoming him into their home. As he said in Luke 10:41-42, "Martha, Martha, you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her."