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New Hanover UMC
Superheroes of the Bible
Mary & Martha / Jean Gray & Storm
Locations & Times
New Hanover United Methodist Church
2211 Swamp Pike, Gilbertsville, PA 19525, USA
Sunday 10:30 AM
Mary & Martha / Jean Gray & Storm
The most important thing is to listen to Christ.
The most important thing is to listen to Christ.
Martha welcomes, Mary listens. (Luke 10:38-39)
Consider: Martha welcomed Jesus into her home. What an awesome house guest! When have you invited an especially interesting guest into your home?
Going Deeper: Jesus sometimes invited himself into a person’s home. Read: Luke 19: 1-1
Consider: Martha welcomed Jesus into her home. What an awesome house guest! When have you invited an especially interesting guest into your home?
Going Deeper: Jesus sometimes invited himself into a person’s home. Read: Luke 19: 1-1
Martha is distracted by the details. (Luke 10:40)
Consider: Martha very likely had grand expectations of this wonderful guest coming into her home; but when the event itself arrived, she became overwhelmed and exasperated by all the details surrounding it. Describe a time when you, or someone in your family, had this kind of Martha experience.
Going Deeper: Sometimes you just need to chill and put everything in focus. Read: Psalm 46.
Consider: Martha very likely had grand expectations of this wonderful guest coming into her home; but when the event itself arrived, she became overwhelmed and exasperated by all the details surrounding it. Describe a time when you, or someone in your family, had this kind of Martha experience.
Going Deeper: Sometimes you just need to chill and put everything in focus. Read: Psalm 46.
Mary discovers what is truly important. (Luke 10:41-42)
Consider: Jesus told Martha: “There is only one thing worth being concerned about, Mary has discovered it.” What is the “it” Mary discovered?
Going Deeper: Jesus would see Mary and Martha again. In John 11 he raises their brother Lazarus from the dead. His last visit to their home came shortly before his crucifixion. Read: John 12: 1-8.
Consider: Jesus told Martha: “There is only one thing worth being concerned about, Mary has discovered it.” What is the “it” Mary discovered?
Going Deeper: Jesus would see Mary and Martha again. In John 11 he raises their brother Lazarus from the dead. His last visit to their home came shortly before his crucifixion. Read: John 12: 1-8.
Next Steps:
You’re Invited to our Vacation Bible School Cave Quest Volunteer EXPO on May 1, after Sunday services. Join us for a bite to eat and to see what’s new and exciting for VBS this year! Volunteer opportunities will be presented, so don’t wait to sign up for your favorite position. Contact Andrea Destine (andreaderstine@gmail.com) if you have any questions.
Student Ministry Leaders
Do you love God and love kids? Then we would love to talk to you, Contact Todd at toddp@newhanoverumc.org today.