The Grapevine January 16, 2018
       

Host a Life Group!

The story of Mary and Martha in the Bible is a familiar one. Often when it is taught Martha gets a bad rap as a worrier who is more concerned about trivial matters than the important. Here’s the story:

Now as they went on their way, Jesus entered a village. And a woman named Martha welcomed him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet and listened to his teaching. But Martha was distracted with much serving. And she went up to him and said, "Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her then to help me." But the Lord answered her, "Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things, but one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her." - Luke 10:38-42

Read more about Martha and hosting a Life Group in the Grapevine!


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