Dig Deeper
For
the next three weeks we’ll journey with Christ to the cross through the
resurrection. While Jesus’ public ministry spans over three years more than a
quarter of all that Matthew, Mark, Luke and John wrote was devoted to this one
week. This week in Jesus’ public
ministry is referred to as His “Passion Week” as everything else Jesus did and culminated
in the cross and resurrection. Jesus literally was born in order to give up His
life, “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to
give his life as a ransom for many."(Mark 10:45, NIV)
The
evening before the start of Passion Week Jesus and His disciples had dinner at
the home of Simon in Bethany (Matthew 26:6). While at the table Mary, Lazarus
and Martha’s sister, took expense perfume and “poured it on Jesus feet and
wiped His feet with her hair.” (John 12:3) What do the following Scriptures
reveal about the significance of Mary’s actions?
Matthew
26:12--
Mark
14:22 & Luke 22:19--
Luke
23:55-56--
The
disciples, especially Judas Iscariot, became indignant at Mary’s action
accusing her of waste (Matthew 26:8 & John 12:4-5). What clues do the
following Scriptures offer as to Judas’ reaction and motive for his subsequent
betrayal of Jesus?
Matthew
26:12-16--
John
12:6--
Luke
7:47--
Application
At
the Last Supper Jesus took the cup and said, ““This cup is the new covenant in
My blood, which is shed for you.” (Luke 2:20) Read Hebrews 7:22-8:13. Why the
new covenant superior to the old? How will you respond to the promise of this
new covenant, “I will be their God, and
they will be My people.”?
Memorize This
John 13:34-35 A new commandment I give to you, that you love one
another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all will
know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another. NKJV
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