Opening Questions:

Before viewing the session, here are a few important things to look for in Bianca Juárez Olthoff’s teaching. As you watch, pay attention to the following questions.

• How did Jesus respond to Martha’s complaint  about Mary?  

• What was the point of the gathering in the  sisters’ home? 

•  Why was Mary’s the better choice?

Deeper Walk:

Reflect: Spend time in the Gospels exploring  Jesus’s interactions with Mary and Martha (Luke  10:38–42; John 11; 12:1–7). Martha is usually  written off as a workaholic, but her response to  Jesus in John 11 gives us insight into her  character. What can you learn from her?  

Prepare: Using the recipe from Bianca in this  session, keep your preparations simple for your  next gathering. Instead of planning a complicated  spread, be intentional at setting up so that you  are freed up to enjoy your guests’ company more.  

Memorize: Spend time repeating, writing, and  committing to memory Jesus’s statement in  Matthew 6:21:“For where your treasure is, there  your heart will be also.”  

Pray: Ask God to help you prioritize what is truly  meaningful as you find opportunities to serve  him.