Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Martha and Mary

Luke 10:38-42 (King James Version)
38 Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house.
39 And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word.
40 But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me.
41 And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things:
42 But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.


Character study on Martha:
In Luke 10:38-42, Martha talked to Jesus and said, "Lord, don't you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me. It seems that Martha would get distracted by preparations. She loved Jesus, but it was easy to get distracted. Words that describe Martha are demanding, questioning, loving.

Character study on Mary:
Mary sat at the Lord's feet and listened to everything He said. Jesus was very important to her. Here are some words describing Mary...loving, good, attentive. In Luke 10:38-42, Mary did not talk. She listened.

In comparing Mary and Martha, I feel that they were very different from each other. Martha pretty much yelled at Jesus, while Mary was sitting quietly at His feet.

I think I am most like Mary, although I have my Martha moments. Who do you feel you are most like?

2 comments:

Miss Hannah said...

Hey Lady Olivia! That was a good post.:D

Hey, have you replied to my letter yet? I have not recived a letter yet from you!:(
Blessings,
Miss Hannah

p.s i like your new blog design!

Miss Hannah said...

Hey Lady Olivia!

Thank you for your comment!!:D I was sooo excited to get one from you.:D

It made me get goosebumps too! It get's you to a lot of thinking, wondering if you really sre ready for the tribulation.

I LOVE your new look for Spring! I especially like your header!:D You did a wonderful job.

I can't wait to get your letter in the mail!
Blessings,
Miss Hannah

One of my Favorite Verses

Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity.

1 Timothy 4:11-13