What can we learn about the temperament and personality of Martha and Mary (respectively), based on their actions in this text?

 

What does Martha’s complaint reveal about what is going on in her heart? 

 

How does Jesus respond to Martha’s complaint?  What does he mean by this response?

 

Do you identify more with Martha, or with Mary?  Why?

 

What are some of the dangers of serving Jesus, without knowing and enjoying Jesus?

 

What are some of the dangers of studying and learning about Jesus, without serving and obeying Jesus?

 

How does the gospel confront both of these distortions (Martha-to-a-fault, and Mary-to-a-fault)?  How does it call us to respond instead?

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