One Thing Is Necessary

Rev. Andrew Belt, pastor at Christ Lutheran Church in Marshfield, WI, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Luke 10:38-11:13.

Jesus’ continuing journey takes Him to the home of Mary and Martha. Martha welcomes the Lord into the home, where Mary sits at Jesus’ feet to receive His teaching. Martha’s serving distracts her from Jesus. When she asks Him to intervene, Jesus gently reminds Martha that the one thing necessary is His Word and calls her to receive it along with Mary. Knowing that the Lord speaks to us in His Word leads us to speak to Him in prayer, for which Jesus’ disciples ask for instruction. Jesus gives them the Lord’s Prayer in response. If people are willing to help because of social standards, surely God the Father will help us, His children, because He loves us. He gives His children the Holy Spirit in answer to their prayers.

“The Beloved Physician’s Orderly Account” is a mini-series on Sharper Iron that goes through the Gospel according to St. Luke. The Evangelist wrote his well-researched account of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection so that Theophilus would have certainty concerning the things he had been taught. As we still read the Word of God recorded by St. Luke, our gracious Lord gives us that same certainty that Jesus is our Savior.