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.