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What did Martin Avdeitch do well as a cobbler?
What did Martin Avdeitch do well as a cobbler?
How did Martin recognize most people even though he could only see their feet?
How did Martin recognize most people even though he could only see their feet?
Why did Martin initially consider sending his son to live with his sister?
Why did Martin initially consider sending his son to live with his sister?
What caused Martin to deny God and question His will?
What caused Martin to deny God and question His will?
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What change occurred in Martin’s life after the visit from the missionary?
What change occurred in Martin’s life after the visit from the missionary?
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What did the woman do to Jesus in the Pharisee's house?
What did the woman do to Jesus in the Pharisee's house?
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Who did Martin initially think he resembled in the story he read?
Who did Martin initially think he resembled in the story he read?
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What did Stepanitch do after Martin shared the story of Jesus and the Pharisee with him?
What did Stepanitch do after Martin shared the story of Jesus and the Pharisee with him?
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What did Martin do for the young woman with a baby who was not properly dressed for the cold?
What did Martin do for the young woman with a baby who was not properly dressed for the cold?
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How did Martin realize that God had visited him?
How did Martin realize that God had visited him?
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Study Notes
Martin Avdeitch as a Cobbler
- Demonstrated great skill in crafting shoes, known for meticulous workmanship that catered to individual needs.
- Developed a reputation in the community for both quality and personalized service.
Recognition Through Feet
- Utilized sharp observation skills to identify customers by their footwear, relying on unique patterns and styles rather than visual recognition.
Concerns for His Son
- Initially considered sending his son to live with his sister due to worries about providing a stable environment and opportunities for better upbringing.
Crisis of Faith
- Experienced a spiritual crisis, leading him to deny God's existence, stemming from hardships and personal losses that made him question divine intervention.
Transformation after the Missionary's Visit
- Following the missionary's visit, Martin felt a renewed sense of hope and purpose, deepening his understanding of faith and connection to God.
The Woman's Act in the Pharisee's House
- In the Pharisee’s house, the woman expressed deep devotion to Jesus by anointing His feet with precious ointment and wiping them with her hair, demonstrating humility and love.
Self-Identification with the Story
- Initially identified himself with the Pharisee in the story he read, seeing parallels in his previous attitudes of judgment and pride.
Stepanitch's Reaction
- After hearing Martin's account of Jesus and the Pharisee, Stepanitch developed a newfound curiosity about faith and expressed a desire to learn more about spiritual matters.
Helping the Young Woman
- Took compassionate action by providing warm clothing for a young woman and her baby who were inadequately dressed for the harsh cold, showcasing his kindness.
Realization of God's Presence
- Came to understand that God had visited him through the acts of compassion he extended towards others, recognizing that serving the needy brought him closer to the divine.
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Description
Explore the short story 'Where Love Is, God Is' which follows the life of a shoemaker named Martin Avdeitch. Delve into his world as he works diligently in his basement and forms unique connections through the soles of people's shoes.
