NT 26 Jesus, Mary, and Martha

Reference: Luke 10:38-42

Story Summary:
   Jesus and his disciples went on their way. Jesus came to a village where a woman named Martha lived. She welcomed him into her home. She had a sister named Mary.
   Mary sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. But Martha was busy with all the things that had to be done. She came to Jesus and said, “Lord, my sister has left me to do the work by myself. Don’t you care? Tell her to help me!”
   “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered. “You are worried and upset about many things. But only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen what is better. And it will not be taken away from her.” (Luke 10:38-42, NIrV)

Big Idea and Motions: Nothing is more important than Jesus
Nothing - wag your finger “no”
Important - cross your arms and nod your head
Jesus - form a cross with your forearms

Verse / Motions: Psalm 119:72, ESV - The law of your mouth is better to me than thousands of gold and silver pieces.
Law - pretend to open a Bible
Mouth - point to your mouth
Better - hold your palms together, then pull them far apart
Me - point to yourself with two thumbs
Thousands - gesture your arms in a wide circle
Gold and silver - reach into your pockets and pretend to pull out coins

Questions to Ask Throughout the Week
What were the two girls’ names in today’s story? // Mary and Martha
Who came to visit them? // Jesus
Which sister invited Jesus to their home? // Martha
What did Mary do while Jesus was there? // Sat at his feet and listened to him
What did Martha do while Jesus was there? // She was busy with all the things that had to be done
Does the Bible tell us exactly what Jesus said to Mary // No
What did Martha ask Jesus to do? // Tell Mary to help her
What did Jesus say to Martha? // Mary has chosen the better thing
Why was it better to spend time with Jesus than spend time cooking and cleaning? // Jesus never told Martha she had to do all those things, Jesus is God’s Son who died and rose again to save us
What is today’s big idea? // Nothing is more important than Jesus.
What is today’s Bible verse? // Exodus 20:3, ESV - You shall have no other gods before me.

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