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As Jesus and his disciples traveled, they came to a village. A woman named Martha welcomed Jesus into her home.
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Mary & Martha
Encountering Jesus follows people whose ordinary days changed when Jesus came near: fishermen, outsiders, mourners, friends, and seekers learning what welcome, healing, and discipleship look like.
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Scripture: Luke 10:38-42
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One Thing Is Needed
Each section is paired with the matching face from the story sheet. Read the six sections as one short story.
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Her sister Mary sat at Jesus' feet, listening to what he said.
Side 3
But Martha was distracted by all the serving.
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She came to Jesus and said, "Lord, don't you care that my sister has left me to do the work alone? Tell her to help me!"
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Jesus answered, "Martha, Martha, you're worried and upset about many things,
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but only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen what is better, and it won't be taken away from her."
Scripture anchor: Luke 10:38-42
Key verse / Luke 10:42
but one thing is needed. Mary has chosen the good part, which will not be taken away from her.