Mary and Martha: A Bible Lesson

Bible Lesson: Luke 10:38-42

38 Now as they were traveling along, He entered a village; and a woman named)Martha welcomed Him into her home.
39 She had a sister called Mary, who was seated at the Lord's feet, listening to His word.
40 But Martha was distracted with all her preparations; and she came up to Him and said, "Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to do all the serving alone? Then tell her to help me."
41 But the Lord answered and said to her, " Martha, Martha, you are worried and bothered about so many things;
42 But only one thing is necessary, for Mary has chosen the good part, which shall not be taken away from her."


1. Martha initiates the welcome. She invites the group home. What do we suppose Mary might have been doing? Do you think she was consulted?
2. Mary who went and set at the feet of Jesus to listen and converse. What do we suppose might have been the conversation between Mary and Martha from Mary’s side?
3. Jesus says, “only one thing is necessary.” What was it?
4. Mary chooses the “good part.” What is that?
5. Jesus also says it will never be taken from her.
6. How do we go about choosing the good part?
7. In this tough economy, many people are struggling to provide Christmas this year.
What can we say to those people about “only one thing is necessary.”

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