Series : “The Blessed Life” John 12:1-8; Matt. 26:6-13; Mark 14:3-9 Lesson 6 “The Reward for Extravagant Gifts To The Lord” John 12:1-8; Matt. 26:6-13; Mark 14:3-9

John 12:1–3 1 Six days before the Passover, Jesus therefore came to Bethany, where Lazarus was, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. 2 So they gave a dinner for him there. Martha served, and Lazarus was one of those reclining with him at table. 3 Mary therefore took a pound of expensive ointment made from pure nard, and anointed the feet of Jesus and wiped his feet with her hair. The house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume.

John 12:1–8 4 But Judas Iscariot, one of his disciples (he who was about to betray him), said, 5 “Why was this ointment not sold for three hundred denarii and given to the poor?” 6 He said this, not because he cared about the poor, but because he was a thief, and having charge of the moneybag he used to help himself to what was put into it. 7 Jesus said, “Leave her alone, so that she may keep it for the day of my burial. 8 For the poor you always have with you, but you do not always have me.”

Matthew 26:6–9 6 Now when Jesus was at Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, 7 a woman came up to him with an alabaster flask of very expensive ointment, and she poured it on his head as he reclined at table. 8 And when the disciples saw it, they were indignant, saying, “Why this waste? 9 For this could have been sold for a large sum and given to the poor.”

Matthew 26:10–13 10 But Jesus, aware of this, said to them, “Why do you trouble the woman? For she has done a beautiful thing to Me. 11 For you always have the poor with you, but you will not always have Me. 12 In pouring this ointment on My body, she has done it to prepare me for burial. 13 Truly, I say to you, wherever this gospel is proclaimed in the whole world, what she has done will also be told in memory of her.”

Mark 14:3–5 3 And while He was at Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, as He was reclining at table, a woman came with an alabaster flask of ointment of pure nard, very costly, and she broke the flask and poured it over His head. 4 There were some who said to themselves indignantly, “Why was the ointment wasted like that? 5 For this ointment could have been sold for more than three hundred denarii and given to the poor.” And they scolded her.

Mark 14:6–9 6 But Jesus said, “Leave her alone. Why do you trouble her? She has done a beautiful thing to Me. 7 For you always have the poor with you, and whenever you want, you can do good for them. But you will not always have Me. 8 She has done what she could; she has anointed My body beforehand for burial. 9 And truly, I say to you, wherever the gospel is proclaimed in the whole world, what she has done will be told in memory of her.”

Series : “The Blessed Life” John 12:1-8; Matt. 26:6-13; Mark 14:3-9 Lesson 6 “The Reward for Extravagant Gifts To The Lord” John 12:1-8; Matt. 26:6-13; Mark 14:3-9

Mark 14:3–5 3 And while He was at Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, as He was reclining at table, a woman came with an alabaster flask of ointment of pure nard, very costly, and she broke the flask and poured it over His head. 4 There were some who said to themselves indignantly, “Why was the ointment wasted like that? 5 For this ointment could have been sold for more than three hundred denarii and given to the poor.” And they scolded her.

Mark 14:3–9 6 But Jesus said, “Leave her alone. Why do you trouble her? She has done a beautiful thing to Me. 7 For you always have the poor with you, and whenever you want, you can do good for them. But you will not always have Me. 8 She has done what she could; she has anointed My body beforehand for burial. 9 And truly, I say to you, wherever the gospel is proclaimed in the whole world, what she has done will be told in memory of her.”

Lesson 1 “It’s All About The Heart” 1. Deal with a selfish heart 2. Deal with a grieving heart 3. Develop a generous heart 4. Develop a grateful heart

Lesson 2: Making God Your 1ST. Priority Point 1: God Must Get First!!! (Gen. 4:3-7) Point 2: How Much Should We Give? Why? (Gen. 14:11-20 & Malachi 3:10) Point 3: Tithing is a Blessing (2 Chron. 31:3-10)

Series : “The Blessed Life” Lesson 3 “This Is Only A Test” Exodus 16:1-4 & Malachi 3:10

Exodus 16:4 4 Then the Lord said to Moses, “Behold, I am about to rain bread from heaven for you, and the people shall go out and gather a day’s portion every day, THAT I MAY TEST THEM, whether they will walk in my law or not. “This Is Only a Test”

How did you do on your last test? “The Spirit of Mammon” The spirit of mammon, attempts to cause you to rely on something or someone, other than God. How did you do on your last test?

Series : “The Blessed Life” Lesson 5 “The Extravagance of A Grateful Heart” John 12:1-8

Series: “The Blessed Life” John 12:1-8; Matt. 26:6-13; Mark 14:3-9 Lesson 6 “The Reward for Extravagant Gifts To The Lord” John 12:1-8; Matt. 26:6-13; Mark 14:3-9

Mark 14:3–5 3 And while He was at Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, as He was reclining at table, a woman came with an alabaster flask of ointment of pure nard, very costly, and she broke the flask and poured it over His head. 4 There were some who said to themselves indignantly, “Why was the ointment wasted like that? 5 For this ointment could have been sold for more than three hundred denarii and given to the poor.” And they scolded her.

Mark 14:6–9 6 But Jesus said, “Leave her alone. Why do you trouble her? She has done a beautiful thing to Me. 7 For you always have the poor with you, and whenever you want, you can do good for them. But you will not always have Me. 8 She has done what she could; she has anointed My body beforehand for burial. 9 And truly, I say to you, wherever the gospel is proclaimed in the whole world, what she has done will be told in memory of her.”

Mark 14:6-9 6 But Jesus said, “Leave her alone. Why do you trouble her? She has done a beautiful thing to Me. 7 For you always have the poor with you, and whenever you want, you can do good for them. But you will not always have Me. 8 She has done what she could; she has anointed My body beforehand for burial. 9 And truly, I say to you, wherever the gospel is proclaimed in the whole world, what she has done will be told in memory of her.”

Mark 14:6 & 8 6 But Jesus said, “Leave her alone. Why do you trouble her? She has done a beautiful thing to Me. 8 She has done what she could; she has anointed My body beforehand for burial. 9 And truly, I say to you, wherever the gospel is proclaimed in the whole world, what she has done will be told in memory of her.”

Mark 14:8 She has done what she could; she has anointed My body beforehand for burial. 9 And truly, I say to you, wherever the gospel is proclaimed in the whole world, what she has done will be told in memory of her.”

poiéō [to create, make, do, act], 5777 Tense — Aorist The concept of the verb is considered without regard for past, present, or future time.  5784 Voice — Active The active voice represents the subject as the doer or performer of the action.  5791 Mood — Indicative The indicative mood is a simple statement of fact.

Mark 14:8 She has done what she could; God is not asking us to do something beyond your ability. God is pleased when we do what we can for the promotion of His Word.

Mark 12:43 And he called His disciples to Him and said to them, “Truly, I say to you, this poor widow has put in more than all those who are contributing to the offering box.   2 Corinthians 8:12 For if the readiness is there, it is acceptable according to what a person has, not according to what he does not have.

Mark 14:8 She has done what she could; she has anointed My body beforehand for burial. 9 And truly, I say to you, wherever the gospel is proclaimed in the whole world, what she has done will be told in memory of her.”

myrízō [to anoint]  5777 Tense — Aorist without regard for past, present, or future.  5784 Voice — Active The subject as the doer or performer of the action.  5795 Mood — Infinitive Basically the verb with “to” prefixed, as “to believe.”

Mark 14:8 She has done what she could; she has anointed My body beforehand for burial. 9 And truly, I say to you, wherever the gospel is proclaimed in the whole world, what she has done will be told in memory of her.”

prolambánō [to anticipate], The woman not only anticipated the work of God, she participated in the work of the Gospel. She participated extravagantly. Jesus said, “She has done what she could”. Mark 14:8   Her action, aided significantly the work of the Gospel, and her extravagance was rewarded, because God is a rewarder.

1 Kings 3:1–14 4 And the king went to Gibeon to sacrifice there, for that was the great high place. Solomon used to offer a thousand burnt offerings on that altar. 5 At Gibeon the Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream by night, and God said, “Ask what I shall give you.”

1 Kings 3:9–11 9 Give your servant therefore an understanding mind to govern your people, that I may discern between good and evil, for who is able to govern this your great people?” 10 It pleased the Lord that Solomon had asked this. 11 And God said to him, “Because you have asked this, and have not asked for yourself long life or riches or the life of your enemies, but have asked for yourself understanding to discern what is right,

1 Kings 3:12–13 12 behold, I now do according to your word. Behold, I give you a wise and discerning mind, so that none like you has been before you and none like you shall arise after you. 13 I give you also what you have not asked, both riches and honor, so that no other king shall compare with you, all your days.

Jesus said, “ She has done what see could”. How about you, Have you done what you can? Mark 14:8 She has done what she could; she has anointed My body beforehand for burial.

Lesson 6: The Reward For Extravagant Gifts To The Lord What Is God Saying To You? Have you done what you could? Remember, there is a reward, but please do not give for the reward, give because you are grateful to God, who died for you while you were still a sinner. If you give God for the right motive in your heart, He promise to add things you have not asked for.

Lesson 6: The Reward For Extravagant Gifts To The Lord What Is God Saying To You? Is God asking you to trust Him with your doubts, fears? Is God asking you to trust Him with your sickness? Is God asking you to trust Him with your people around you? child(ren), parents, coworkers, classmates, neighbors?

Benediction Now may the God of peace who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, may He cloth you with His anointing, may His face shine upon you, and equip you with everything good that you may do His will, working in you that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.