One Needful Thing (Luke 10:38-42)
I. Martha’s Activity by Itself was Not Sin
A. Displaying hospitality
B. Doesn’t mean the Lord is pleased with the activity
II. Martha was Distracted in Her Activities
A. By the serving itself
B. Worried & bothered
C. Comparing her activity with her sister
III. Martha missed the Priority of Listening to Jesus’ Words
A. The one thing truly needful – Listening to Jesus
B. Submission – Mary sitting at Jesus’ feet, humbled, her complete focus on Jesus
What was the results of Mary’s activity/actions? (John 12:1-8)
I. Mary’s Worship was Costly
A. Entire year’s wages
B. Personal position – washing feet was the lowest job of all
C. Gave up prized possession – her hair
II. Mary’s Worship of the Lord was Criticized
A. Judas criticized Mary
B. Other disciples criticized Mary
III. Mary’s Worship was Commended
A. By Jesus (Mark 14:1-9)