Martha or Mary – Who Are You
Luke 10: 38-42 We often host many international students from the University at our home. My wife usually prepares a wonderful, delicious and hot meal that all students would relish. But one thing that always bothers me is the time she would spend in the kitchen preparing for the food, snacks, coffee or tea, when the students are over. She has a wonderful personality, along with great leadership and communication skills. She can bring many insights in our conversations which I usually have with students. But because of her work in the kitchen she would miss out on all these opportunities. Similar story was played out when Jesus came to Martha and Mary’s home. It seems likely that Martha was the elder sister, and she being the host was busy with all the preparations that needed to be done. Bible Study Topic on Luke 10: 38-42 Distracted, Dissatisfied, Disturbed Martha was disturbed that she was doing all the hard work while her sister was idly sitting...