6-7-20
June 7, 2020

“Adoring Christ”

Mark 14:1-11
June 7, 2020

Main point: The plot to arrest Jesus is contrasted by a woman who acts out of sacrificial love for Him.

I. The Plan to Attack Christ
Mark 14:1-2

II. The Priority of Adoring Christ
Mark 14:3-9

III. The Payment to Abandon Christ
Mark 14:10-11

Questions for Spiritual Growth

  1. Who was plotting to kill Jesus? Why? What occasion were they seeking? (14:1-2)

  2. Why did the woman anoint Jesus with such expensive perfume? What do you think was her motive?

  3. How valuable was the bottle of perfume in terms of a laborer’s wages? How would these wages translate to your currency today?

  4. Why were some people upset about the extravagance? Would you be upset at this extravagance? Why or why not?

  5. How did Jesus interpret her act? Why did he defend her? (14:6-8)

  6. John tells us that Judas objected to the extravagance (John 12:4-6)? According to John, what was his motive?

  7. Jesus says in verse 8, “She has done what she could.” What does He mean?

  8. What are some ways you can grow in adoration for Christ?

“But I am afraid that, as the serpent deceived Eve by his craftiness, your minds will be led astray from the simplicity and purity of devotion to Christ.” - 2 Corinthians 11:3

“For God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the love which you have shown toward His name, in having ministered and in still ministering to the saints.” - Hebrews 6:10