What is the best gift you’ve ever given? What is the best gift you’ve ever received?

Read John 12:1-5

Do some internal math and consider your yearly income. That is how much Mary poured out on Jesus’ feet. What do Mary’s actions communicate about Jesus and His worth?

It’s easy to criticize Judas and his response in verse 5, but how might you react if someone in your circle of friends suddenly gave up something worth a year’s wages as an act of worship? Have you ever encountered that type of radical worship?

There was no doubt that Jesus was Mary’s highest priority and greatest treasure. Doing the same in our own journey with Jesus can be difficult, and even controversial at times, but Jesus reminded us that it will always be worth it.

Read John 12:6-7 & Matthew 13:44-46

Given what we know about Judas, what deeper desires in his heart were competing for the affection Jesus deserved? Have you ever struggled with some of these same competing desires?

What does Jesus say the kingdom of heaven is like? Can others around you tell that Jesus is your highest priority and your greatest treasure?

What are some ways others could know or see that Jesus is our priority in our workplace, families, friend circles, etc.?

Have you ever had others misunderstand your life and your choices because of following Jesus?

What can you start or stop in order to make Jesus your highest priority and greatest treasure?