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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:

1. Lady of the house
2. The owner
3. One that has the power of decision
4. The leader 
5. The authority
6. 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.

 

 

 

 

 

Bowling

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Anointment

Always be clothed in white, and always anoint your head with oil.
Ecclesiastes 9:8 

• What is an oil? What is the use of oils?
• The anoitment used to be for the priests. Today it is for anyone who wants it, who looks for it, who cries out for it.
• Anointment is very important: when you anoint a person, with authority, the enemy flees.
• We are nothing without anointment.
• A singer can sing very well, but the anointment makes all the difference in the praise.
• We must cry out: "-Holy Spirit dwell in me!" And, as we pray, God gives us. 

Holy Spirit, dwell in me!

• Why we use oil instead of water, as many other religions? Because the anointing with oil is how God teaches us to do.

• As oil doesn´t mix with most substances, the Holy Spirit is separated, pure!

So either you´re with God or you´re not!

• The oil readily penetrates. That´s why it is widely used in cosmetics.
• Oil heals.
• Oil softens.
• The oil brings happiness because it used to be responsible for maintaining the lighting in festive celebrations.
• The oil keeps the lamp lit. Keeps the light on. And people nowadays lack light...
• Jesus said we must be light of the world. How can you be light if you don´t have oil? 

How will you keep your lamp on?

• To be an ambassador of the Gospel you must be anointed.
• You need to be full in order to overflow.

“You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house.In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven." Matthew 5:14-16

• Take position! 

Don´t say, don´t do, don´t go, don´t behave like the world!

Because you´re christian and you want to please God! 

• Don´t be shy! God chose you to go outside to speak about Him and bring salvation for those who are dying.
• About John the Baptist, the Bible says:

He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all men might believe.

He himself was not the light; he came only as a witness to the light. The true light that gives light to every man was coming into the world. John 1:7-9

• Be a light!

 As you come to Him, the living Stone—rejected by men but chosen by God and precious to Him— you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. 1Peter 2:4-5

• God chose you and tied you in ropes of love.
• You need to seek God´s presence.
• You can´t succeed without God.
• The 10 virgins had the same opportunities... But just 5 were wise, vigilant, faithful... The other virgins, the foolish ones did not take any oil with them. The wise, however,took oil in jars along with their lamps. (Matthew 25:1-13)
• Who endures till the end will receive the crown and will be saved.

The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn,

shining ever brighter till the full light of day.

 Proverbs 4:18

Let the light of God shine FROM you!

Pastor Áurea Marciano

March 17, 2012.



The Samaritan Woman

John 4:1-30, 39-42

The Samaritan Woman…

-          has no mane ???

-          is lonely, unhappy (5 husbands? And a lover?)

-          has low social status, bad reputation

-          draws water at noon (midday/12 pm – the hottest time of the day)

-          avoids talking about her sinful life and changes the subject

-          is open to receiving the message that Jesus is bringing to her

-          gets interested in the conversation

-          believes in Jesus

-        -          tells others about Jesus

Jesus…

-          is tired, thirsty, but even so takes the opportunity to talk with the woman

-          asks her for a drink

-          talks to a Samaritan woman, a sinner  (despised by the Jews)

-          is not “stuck” in the Jewish traditions, goes beyond any prejudice

-          spends time with her, goes straight to the point to meet her needs

-          develops a public conversation

-          treats the woman with respect, love (listens to her, does not condemn her, offers a solution for her life)

 Whatever our condition (social, economic, spiritual, physical,

 emotional, etc)… Jesus always wants to talk with us.

Whatever the circumstances… Jesus always has a solution for our life,

 our problems…

Be open to Him, accept His love!

 Listen to His voice!

Believe in Him!

Share what He has done for you, so that others can be blessed too!!!

Pastor Silvana, March 10th.

God bless us women!

"Houses and wealth are inherited from parents,

but a prudent wife is from the LORD."

Proverbs 19:14