Sermon Text: Luke 10:38 – 42

I. THE SETTING

II. THE SISTERS
1. Mary

at His Feet to Show Her Desire (Luke 10:39)
2. Mary

Reveal Answer

at His Feet to Show Her Dependence. (John 11:32)
3. Mary

Reveal Answer

at His Feet to Show Her Devotion (John 12:3)

III. THE SCENE

1.Martha was

LIFE’S LINGERING LESSON:
When life is under pressure,
it’s easy to let our temperament
dictate our reaction.
Our Work for Him should be the
result of our Worship of Him.

2.Martha was

3.Martha was

Reveal Answer

IV. THE SOLUTION
1. He Calmed Her

(v. 41)

LIFE’S LINGERING LESSON:
When life gets complicated, it’s helpful to remember that
simplicity is the best policy.

2.He Corrected Her

Our work for the Lord must be the result of the overflow of our worship of the Lord.

LIFE’S LINGERING LESSON:
When time is critical, it is essential to focus on the eternal rather than the temporal.
Serving is NOT the same as spending time with Him.
Serving is NOT a substitute for spending time with Him.
Serving is NOT an excuse for not spending time with Him.

3.He Changed Her

Mary’s Heart in Worship and Martha’s Hand at Work

WORK without WORSHIP will lead to WORRY.
But WORSHIP that leads to WORK is the WAY to go!

Let’s Talk:
1. How were you convicted and/or encouraged by the teaching this week?

2. How can you apply what you learned to your life this week?