In the house of Martha and Mary (Luke 10:38-42)
Message by Pr. Eduardo
March, 24th
How was Jesus received in the house of Martha and Mary?
- Martha was given to the services of the House
- Mary was more intuitive
Let´s see the text on another perspective
The story is an allegory
- There are two types of the bride of Christ - the Church
- There are two types of ministry – the ministers.
- There are two types of discipleship – the disciples
Martha – (means madam) verse 38
- She was named Martha (an assignment) (Named= appointed)
- Martha = one who has these characteristcs:
- Lady of the house
- The owner
- One that has the power of decision
- The leader
- The authority
- The hostess
- Let´s think that in the house of Martha Jesus is the guest. (There are things that a guest is not supposed to do.)
- The anxiety was her food – “She was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made.
- Accusations against her sister – “Don´t you care? Order her to come and help me.”
- Martha didn´t hear what Jesus was talking about - she didn´t understand what Jesus spoke.
- She scrambled from side to side
- But Jesus said to her: “Martha, Martha, you are anxious (worried) and upset about many things…only one thing is needed.”
Mary - from Hebrew = Miriam is a common name = only in the new testament it appears 54 times
- A great difference we can see in the English version. She is not named but called.
- CALLED means = invited. This is a different position.
- This is a common place among all the disciples who are called (invited ) by the Lord Jesus.
- We all are called - Jesus is not supposed to be a guest, but to be the Lord.
- What Mary heard? I have for you a place at my side.
- Her testimony was authentic.
- She corresponded to the voice of her master.
- Mary has chosen the good part and this will not be taken away from her.
- It´s a great privilege to be by His side. Psalm 94:19 - "When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy.”
- Many times in our journey we use to be like Martha and not as Mary
- In John 11, during Lazarus’ resurrection, we see deeply different attitudes from them.
Martha – “If you had been here, my brother would not have died.” v.21
Jesus – “Your brother will rise again.” v.23
Martha – “I know, he will rise again in the resurrection on the last day”. v. 24
Jesus – “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live; even though they die…Do you believe this?" v. 25,26
Martha - “By this time there is a bad odor, for he has been there four days." v.39
Jesus - "Did I not tell you that if you believe, you will see the glory of God?" v.40
Jesus – “Where have you laid him?” v. 34
Mary – “Come and see” v. 34
Who do you want to act like, Martha or Mary?
It´s up to you to choose. Mary has chosen the good part.
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