Let’s prepare to worship• 56 The sting of death is sin, and the power of

sin is the law; 57 but thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

• 58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your toil is not in vain in the Lord.

• 1 Cor. 15

Lessons From Mary and Martha Luke 10:38-42

Are We “Crazy” Busy?

• "Sorry, I've just been so,so,so busy."

• "I've been too swamped to get around to it."

• "I don't even have a minute to breathe."

• "There's just not enough time in the day.“

• “I am completely covered up this week”

38 Now as they were traveling along, He entered a village; and a woman named Martha welcomed Him into her home. 39 She had a sister called Mary, who was seated at the Lord’s feet, listening to His word. 40 But Martha was distracted with all her preparations; and she came up to Him and said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister

has left me to do all the serving alone? Then tell her to help me.” 41 But the Lord answered and said to her, “Martha, Martha, 

you are worried and bothered about so many things; 42 but only one thing is necessary, for Mary has chosen the good part, which shall not be taken away from her.” Luke 10 NASB

• Christians Are Busy Doing Good- James 2:14-26 • We Can Forget The Most Important Things

• Christians Are  Busy With Many Good Things-  Mk. 1:35• We Can Be Too Busy To Choose The Most Important

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U.S.A. Today published a multi-year poll in 2008

• 69% responding that they were “busy,” or “very busy,” • Women reported being busier than men, and those

between ages 30 to 60 were the busiest. • When the respondents were asked what they were

sacrificing to their busyness, – 56 percent cited sleep– 52 percent recreation– 44 percent friends– 30 percent family.

• In 1987, 50% said they and ate at least one family meal everyday; in 2008, 20%

 Dr. Suzanne Koven, an internist at the Massachusetts General Hospital:

• In the past few years, I’ve observed an epidemic of sorts: patient after patient suffering from the same condition. The symptoms of this condition include fatigue, irritability, insomnia, anxiety, headaches, heartburn, bowel disturbances, back pain, and weight gain. There are no blood tests or X-rays diagnostic of this condition, and yet it’s easy to recognize. The condition is excessive busyness.”

1. Saying No

A. The Bible On Saying No Ex 4:18-20, Ruth 1:16, Matt. 8:18

B. Giving Ourselves Permission To Say NoLk. 10:41-42

C. Saying No To TVMatthew 25:20

38 Now as they were traveling along, He entered a village; and a woman named

Martha welcomed Him into her home. 39 She had a sister called Mary,

who was seated at the Lord’s feet, listening to His word. 40 But Martha was distracted with all her preparations; and she came up to Him and said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to do all the serving alone? Then tell her to help me.” 41 But the Lord answered

and said to her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and bothered about so many

things; 42 but only one thing is necessary, for Mary has chosen the good 

part, which shall not be taken away from her.” 

Luke 10 NASB

• It Is Ok To Say No Sometimes

II. Slowing Down

A. Fast Is The Opposite Of LoveLk. 10:33-34, Matt 6:33

B. God Wants Us To RestMk. 2:27, Genesis 1 , 1 Thes 5:17

38 Now as they were traveling along, He entered a village; and a woman named

Martha welcomed Him into her home. 39 She had a sister called Mary, who was seated at the Lord’s feet, 

listening to His word. 40 But Martha was distracted with all her preparations; and she came up to Him and said, “Lord, do

You not care that my sister has left me to do all the serving alone? Then tell her to help me.” 41 But the Lord answered and

said to her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and bothered about so many

things; 42 but only one thing is necessary, for Mary has chosen the good part,

which shall not be taken away from her.” Luke 10 NASB

• It Is Ok To Say No

• It Is OK To Slow Down 

III. Simple Living

A. The Blessing Of A Simple Life- Matt 22:37-39, Rom 12:2, 

B. Overworking And Overspending                 - 1 John 2:15-17 

C. Reordering Our Life Around God- Haggai 1:2-5, - Haggai 1:5,6,9 NIV- Haggai 1:13           

38 Now as they were traveling along, He entered a village; and a woman named

Martha welcomed Him into her home. 39 She had a sister called Mary,

who was seated at the Lord’s feet, listening to His word. 40 But Martha was distracted with all her preparations; and she came up to Him and said, “Lord, do

You not care that my sister has left me to do all the serving alone? Then tell her to help me.” 41 But the Lord answered and

said to her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and bothered about so many 

things; 42 but only one thing is necessary, for Mary has chosen the good part, which shall not be taken away from

her.” Luke 10 NASB

• It Is Ok To Say No

• It Is OK To Slow Down 

• It Is Ok To Live A Simpler Life

• 9 Now as to the love of the brethren, you have no need for anyone to write to you, for you yourselves are taught by God to love one another; 10 for indeed you do practice it toward all the brethren who are in all Macedonia.

• But we urge you, brethren, to excel still more, 11 and to make it your ambition to lead a quiet life and attend to your own business and work with your hands, just as we commanded you, 12 so that you will behave properly toward outsiders and not be in any need.

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