Choosing the Good Part: Treasuring God’s Word

Delivered during a Wednesday evening Bible study, this sermon centers on the story of Mary and Martha in Luke 10:38-42, emphasizing the value of prioritizing God’s word above all else. The speaker begins by challenging the congregation to consider the most valuable item in their home, asserting that the Bible should hold that place. Through the narrative of Jesus’ visit to Martha and Mary’s home, the sermon contrasts Martha’s busyness with serving—though commendable—with Mary’s choice to sit at Jesus’ feet, listening to His word. Martha’s distraction leads to a frustrated outburst, met with Jesus’ compassionate correction that “one thing is needful,” which Mary chose, a choice with eternal value. Cross-references to Psalm 27:4 and Psalm 1:1-3 highlight the importance of delighting in and meditating on God’s word, likening a Christian’s growth to a tree by water, resilient against life’s storms. The sermon extends the story to John 12:1-3, where Martha serves without complaint and Mary’s devotion culminates in anointing Jesus with costly ointment, illustrating that true devotion treasures Christ above worldly value. The message urges believers to reflect deeply, prioritize God’s word amidst life’s busyness, and grow spiritually by cherishing its enduring truth.