1. NEXT LEVEL GIVING: WOMAN WITH THE ALABASTER JAR (Matthew 26:6-13)
RCCG Canaan Land Digging Deep
August 22, 2017
NEXT LEVEL GIVING: WOMAN WITH THE ALABASTER JAR (Matthew 26:6-13)

2. NEXT LEVEL GIVING: WOMAN WITH THE ALABASTER JAR
Matt 6:13“wherever the Good News is preached… this woman’s deed will be remembered”
(Matthew 26:6-13)
What do we understand from the text we have read?

3. NEXT LEVEL GIVING: WOMAN WITH THE ALABASTER JAR
Matt 6:13“wherever the Good News is preached… this woman’s deed will be remembered”
What do we understand from the text we have read?
God does not reject those whom the world rejects.
God appreciates expensive gifts (Yes he does!)
Giving God, or His representative, a gift is a good thing

4. 4. There is a season for a gift Gifts to God are of great benefit even to the giver. 5. Your gift will take you to where your ability cannot take you. 6. Your gift could be fulfillment of a higher purpose. 7. It is not only the poor who appreciate gifts.

5. NEXT LEVEL GIVING: WOMAN WITH THE ALABASTER JAR
Matt 6:13“wherever the Good News is preached… this woman’s deed will be remembered”
What was unique about the gift in the alabaster jar?

6. NEXT LEVEL GIVING: WOMAN WITH THE ALABASTER JAR
Matt 6:13“wherever the Good News is preached… this woman’s deed will be remembered”
What was unique about the gift in the alabaster jar?
It was very expensive perfume – worth a year’s salary
It was presented in an expensive container
The giver presented it as an act of worship – not boastfully
It was a fulfillment of a part of God’s eternal plan
It was given openly to honour God
The disapproval of the gathering did not deter the giver
It must have taken careful preparation and sacrifice

7. NEXT LEVEL GIVING: WOMAN WITH THE ALABASTER JAR
Matt 6:13“wherever the Good News is preached… this woman’s deed will be remembered”
What was Jesus’ response to the gift in the alabaster jar?

8. NEXT LEVEL GIVING: WOMAN WITH THE ALABASTER JAR
Matt 6:13“wherever the Good News is preached… this woman’s deed will be remembered”
What was Jesus’ response to the gift in the alabaster jar?
He showed appreciation openly – “a good thing!” – Matt 26:10
He silenced the woman’s critics and accusers – Matt 26:10-11
He did not reject the giver for her failings – Lk 7:39
He forgave the woman’s sins – Lk Lk 7:47
He explained the spiritual relevance of her gift – Matt 26:12
He gave her the gift of eternal relevance (His own gift) – Matt 26:13
He chastised his host for his lack of gratitude – Lk 7:40-45

9. NEXT LEVEL GIVING: WOMAN WITH THE ALABASTER JAR
Matt 6:13“wherever the Good News is preached… this woman’s deed will be remembered”
Give other examples in the Bible of expensive gifts given to God?

10. NEXT LEVEL GIVING: WOMAN WITH THE ALABASTER JAR
Matt 6:13“wherever the Good News is preached… this woman’s deed will be remembered”
Give other examples in the Bible of expensive gifts given to God?
Abraham’s sacrifice of Isaac on Mount Moriah – Gen 22:9-10
David’s purchase of Araunah’s threshing floor – 1 Chron 21:24
Hannah’s dedication of Samuel to God’s house – 1 Sam 1:24-28
David’s offer to build God a house – 1 Kg 8:17-18

11. 5. Solomon’s 1000 burnt offerings – 2 Chron 1:1-6 6
5. Solomon’s 1000 burnt offerings – 2 Chron 1: Disciples left their livelihood to follow Jesus – Mk 10:28 7. Jesus yielded Himself to God’s will – Mk 14: Stephen (and others) died preaching the gospel – Act 7: Paul forsook his privileges and qualifications – Phil 3:8-9

12. NEXT LEVEL GIVING: WOMAN WITH THE ALABASTER JAR
Matt 6:13“wherever the Good News is preached… this woman’s deed will be remembered”
Conclusion : It is a good thing to give good gifts to God
The basis of our faith is premised upon giving. God loved you and I so much that He gave His best to redeem us from destruction. It is worthy that we consider giving valuable gifts to One Who has given us so much. Not because He needs anythiong from us but so we too can partake of His divine nature of benevolence and generosity. In doing so, we become a part of His eternal plan and we stand to gain massive reward here on earth and in the life to come (Mk 10:29-30)