Tuesday, September 19, 2006
Scripture Space
Luke 10:38-42
Now as they went on their way, he entered a certain village, where a woman named Martha welcomed him into her home. She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet and listened to what he was saying. But Martha was distracted by her many tasks; so she came to him and asked, "Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to do all the work by myself? Tell her then to help me." But the Lord answered her, "Martha, Martha, you are worried and distracted by many things; there is need of only one thing. Mary has chosen the better part, which will not be taken away from her."
We will be exploring this short yet well known text which has in its time been understood as comparing the contemplative and active spiritual life, the notion of discipleship,
and the role of women within the church (among others). We will be looking at the story and seeing how we react to the interplay between the three main characters and then seeing how the literary and historical context might open up new aspects of the text.
Do come along tonight (Tuesday 19th Sep) in the moot tower at 7.30pm.
Now as they went on their way, he entered a certain village, where a woman named Martha welcomed him into her home. She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet and listened to what he was saying. But Martha was distracted by her many tasks; so she came to him and asked, "Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to do all the work by myself? Tell her then to help me." But the Lord answered her, "Martha, Martha, you are worried and distracted by many things; there is need of only one thing. Mary has chosen the better part, which will not be taken away from her."
We will be exploring this short yet well known text which has in its time been understood as comparing the contemplative and active spiritual life, the notion of discipleship,
and the role of women within the church (among others). We will be looking at the story and seeing how we react to the interplay between the three main characters and then seeing how the literary and historical context might open up new aspects of the text.
Do come along tonight (Tuesday 19th Sep) in the moot tower at 7.30pm.
