Mary and Martha Worship and Serve
Luke 10:38-42
- Invited In (vs. 38-40)
a. The village in view was almost certainly Bethany and Martha and Mary were sisters to Lazarus (John 11:1). Lazarus not being mentioned here is not noteworthy as the point is between the sisters. Who invites Jesus in?
b. Why might Martha feel a greater sense of responsibility to show hospitality in this situation?
c. What clues would lead you to believe that Martha may have been the older sister?
- One Sat One Served (vs. 39-40)
a. Where do we find Mary in this story?
b. She is sitting but what else is she doing?
c. What is Martha doing while Mary sits at Jesus feet?
d. What is Martha feeling toward Mary…as she serves and Mary sits?
e. How strongly does Martha feel about the unfairness of the situation?
f. How much of what Jesus was talking about does Martha take in?
Why?
- What is Best (vs. 41-42)
a. What evaluation does Jesus offer about Martha’s state of mind?
b. Martha was troubled about many things…how many things did Jesus state were “needed?”
c. Why did Jesus NOT make Mary get up and help serve?
d. What does Jesus say about Mary?
Application: Was the lesson today that we should just sit by and never serve or is there a more important lesson for us to take to heart?
