2. Case study in contrasting views of Jesus Believers: honor, reverence, praise Believers: fear & love men more Unbelievers: criticize, fear, despise

4. Visit with Martha, Mary, Lazarus, 12:1, 2 Saturday before crucifixion Close to family Supper – thank you? Mary with Jesus, Martha serving

5. Mary anointed Jesus, 12:3 Simon the leper: friend or father of family Anointed head & feet, Mt. 26:6, 7 Costly ointment: about 1-year’s wages Deep love & devotion

6. Disciples complained, 12:4-8 Wasted oil, Mt. 26:8 Give to poor: deception Motive: greed Done for greater good Poor always here

7. Lazarus’ presence disturbed some, 12:9-11 Many came to see him Chief priests wanted him dead

8. What are you willing to give to Jesus? Soul & body? Year’s wages? Inheritance? Time?

9. Royal reception, 12:12-14 Colt: royalty Palm branches: Victor, Lk. 19:36 Hosanna: Save Now! Disciples understood later Pharisees objected, Lk. 19:39, 40

10. Jesus wept over Jerusalem, Lk. 19:41-44 Abundant proof & opportunity Blinded eyes Sadness & heartache -Hatred & violence VS. love & gratitude -Judgment, wrath VS. blessings & peace

11. Witnesses spoke of Jesus’ power, 12:17-19 Saw Lazarus raised Pharisees angered and fearful

12. How do you view Jesus: King or common? Receive with enthusiasm? Honor as the One from God? Proudly proclaim as Savior? View as a threat to your way of life?

14. Case study in contrasting views of Jesus Believers: honor, reverence, praise Believers: fear & love men more Unbelievers: criticize, fear, despise