Read Luke 10:38-42
Ask someone to briefly summarize the story from these verses.
Group Discussion Questions:
Who do you identify more with, Mary or Martha?
What are the strengths of being a "Martha" in life and ministry? What are the weaknesses?
Was what Martha doing wrong?
Sometimes our choice is between the good and the bad. Other times it is between the better and best. Give examples of better vs best decisions you face.
What was it about Mary that impressed Jesus so much?
How much of your time is spent with church activity vs time with Jesus? (i.e. 50/50, 70/30, etc.)
What's wrong with never spending time sitting before, adoring and listening to Jesus?
Could someone tell us about a time when you became so caught up in the work of the kingdom you forgot to have a relationship with the king?
Jesus stated "that only one thing is really needed." What was it?
Martha didn't realize what she was doing was the wrong choice. She just had her priorities mixed up. She was "worried about many things." Worry elevates minor things to the highest priority. What minor things have the wrong priority in your life?
Is busyness attractive to you? Why?
Why do we find it difficult to slow down and "be still and know that I am God"?
When have you found yourself recently in a Martha-like frenzy? What was your source of worry?
What are the advantages to spending time regularly "at the feet of Jesus"?
Verse 42 mentions that Jesus is to be our portion. What does that mean? Hint: think about what food is intended for.
What happens when busyness and worry are our portion? Discuss how this daily portion can effect you each day, and especially over time.
What are the common results you experience when you lose your focus on God?
Who, or what, do you blame when your life becomes chaotic?
Can "the Mary thing" be overdone? Explain.
How can we slow down our lives so that we take time for the greatest things?
How has this discussion on this story in scripture invite you to read your Bible differently?
What time of day have you found to be best for you to be able to really sit, listen, and hear from the Lord?
What things do you do in your times of prayer and Bible study to focus your mind and thoughts on the Lord?
Let's close by taking time – five minutes or more – to spend in adoring the Lord in prayer. Tell the Lord why you love him, how you appreciate him, and then let him speak to you.
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