Pastor Nate Swearingen
Rediscovering Jesus: What’s That Smell?
John 12:1-8
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Throughout this whole sequence of events there are only two words devoted to Martha and the role she played that evening. Just two words—but I doubt that any of us could find two words more fitting or less surprising: “Martha served” (John 12:2).
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With condescension in his voice, Judas barks, John 12:5
“Why wasn’t this perfume sold and the money given to the poor? It was worth a year’s wages.” NIV
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She sat at his feet, savoring his word. She fell at his feet, sharing her woes. And now she kneels at his feet, showing his worth.
Next Step Questions:
Are you Martha, Judas, or Mary?
Do you need to take off the mask today?
What are you willing to pour out at His feet?
