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Introduction
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Introduction
Attention Getter: Several years ago when our kids were small and we lived in our first home over in Muskegon, as we were watch TV we noticed a slight odor, nothing to bad but noticeable.
We couldn’t locate the source so we went on with our show.
As the days went on, the slight odor evolved into a wretched stench!
We started tearing the house apart in an attempt to locate the source.
We finally had the idea to move the couch.
Much to our disgust, we found a partially liquified mouse plastered into our carpet.
It smelled so bad!
I still want to puke just thinking about it.
Blech!!
DEATH STINKS!!!
Significance: And when we think about death we can’t help but realize that death is a waste of so much....
But Jesus came to change this.
Jesus came to “waste” His life so we could have true and lasting life.
And because of this reality, for the believer, anything we do for Christ is not a waste, but a sweet smelling aroma of praise that pleases the heart of God!
And this leads us to the main thought from the text this morning...
Only God can take the stench of death and make is smell s
Main Idea: Giving Everything To Jesus is Never a Waste!
Don’t Waste Your Life on Yourself
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Transition into Main Point:
1. Giving Jesus All Your Stuff is Never a Waste (vs.
1-3)
Yes, it is counter intuitive.
In fact, from a human perspective, it just doesn’t make sense!
Giving all your stuff is never a waste?
Of course it is a waste because I do not have it anymore.
And folks, therein lies the problem, “I” or “me”!
When our focus is squarely set on self, everything done for others is a waste.
And then it becomes easy to live out the worldly mantra, “He who dies with the most toys wins!” Well there is one person in our text that understood the value of giving her stuff to Jesus...
Explanation –
Explanation
Getting Closer to the Crucifixion (vs. 1) -
The Passover is now just six days away.
This is an important feast in the life of the Jewish nation because it celebrates when God unleashed His final judgement against Egypt in order to free the children of Israel.
God’s death angel would passover Egypt and any household without the blood of an innocent lamb on the doorposts, the firstborn son would die.
But for those that obeyed God’s Word and spread the blood, they would be spared and death would pass them over.
It is ironic that God’s own Son, in a short time would die and His blood would be shed in order that death would pass over them that, by faith believe God.
A Celebration at Simon the Leper’s Home (vs.
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The party isn’t being held in Lazarus’ home.
Rather it
A Celebration at Simon the Leper’s Home (vs.
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An Extravagant Gift to the Amazing Jesus (vs. 3) - Nard - An ointment (Heb.
nērd; Gk. nárdos) extracted from the Nardostachys jatamansi plant found in the Himalayas of India.
The distance required to import the ointment to Palestine added to its value.
The roots and stems of the plant are used to produce an aromatic oil that serves as a cosmetic, a perfume (; ), and a stimulant.
This expensive ointment was often stored in alabaster boxes and opened only on special occasions, e.g., to anoint people of honor, as seen in the anointing of Jesus (; ).
Nard is often referred to as “spikenard” due to the shape of the plant.
In the NT the Greek adj.
pistikós means “genuine” or “pure,” though often translated “spike” based upon a Sanskrit derivative.
What does this mean?
- Mary was so overcome with gratefulness for what Jesus had done for her brother and for them, the only thing that could think of that would come close to to being an appropriate gift of thanks was the most expensive item she had at her disposal.
Her perfumed ointment made from pure nard.
And I do not believe for a minute that she looked at this as a waste.
She was happy to break the seal and pour it all over her Lord.
She was happy to give extravagantly to the One who had given to her more than she could have asked or thought.
and Jesus is going to a party in His honor.
What are they honoring Him for?
Raising Lazarus, of course!
This monumental event calls for a celebration!
The dead has been brought back to life!
The party isn’t being held in Lazarus’ home.
Rather, according to Mark’s Gospel (14:3) the party is Simon the Leper’s home.
Nard - An ointment (Heb.
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