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1. Mary the Servant – She ATTENDED to Jesus
   • Mary was often found at the feet of Jesus (Luke 10:39; John 11:32; 12:3)
   • Mary honored Jesus with more than ordinary hospitality (Psa. 23:5; Luke 7:46)
   • Mary showed deep respect, humility and love for Jesus (John 12:3)
   • Mary gave lavishly to Jesus, holding nothing back (John 12:3, 5; Mark 14:3)
2. Judas the Thief – He CONTENDED with Jesus
   • Judas was a greedy thief only interested in money and self (12:4-6)
   • Judas feigned concern for others to justify his criticism (John 12:5)
   • Judas had negatively influenced the other disciples (Matt. 26:8-9)
   • Judas “criticized her sharply” (Mark 14:5)
   • Judas viewed sacrificing for Jesus as a “waste” (Matt. 26:8)
   • Judas conspired to betray Jesus after this event (Matt. 26:14-16)
3. Jesus the Friend – He DEFENDED Mary
   • He REPRIMANDED Judas (and the disciples)
     1. Jesus told them to “let her alone” (John 12:7; Mark 14:6; Matt. 26:10)
     2. Jesus knew that Judas was not concerned about the poor (Matt. 26:10a)
     3. Jesus told Judas he could serve the poor “whenever you wish” (Mark 14:7)
   • He COMMENDED Mary
     1. “She has done a good work for me” (Matt. 26:10)
     2. “She has done what she could” (Mark 14:8)
   • He EXTENDED Mary’s Influence
     1. Mary’s good work would be “told as a memorial to her” (Mark 14:9)
     2. Mary’s good work would be shared with “the whole world” (Matt. 26:13)
4. Have We Done What We Could for Jesus?
   • • Jesus SUMMARIZED much of the Christian religion in one statement
       1. “She hath done” – God expects us to be active in doing good works (Matt. 7:21-27; Jas. 1:21-27; 2:14-26; John 13:17)
       2. “What she could” – God holds us responsible for what we are able to do (Matt. 25:14-30; 2 Cor. 8:3, 12; Rom. 12:6-8; 1 Pet. 4:10)
     • Jesus SET FORTH Mary as an example for all disciples to follow
     • Jesus SEEKS for His followers to do what they can
       1. In our homes (Eph. 5:22-6:4; Col. 3:18-21; Josh. 24:15)
       2. In our daily influence (Phil. 2:14-16; 1 Pet. 2:11-12)
       3. In our congregation (1 Cor. 12:12-27; 10:31; Eph. 3:21; 4:11-16)
       4. In the lives of the hurting and needy (Gal. 6:10; Jas. 1:27; Matt. 25:34-40)
5. Give Jesus What You Have – Come to Him While You Can
6. 1. 1. • Believe Jesus is the Son of God – Acts 16:31
         • Repent of your sins and turn toward God – Acts 17:30
         • Confess your faith in Jesus Christ – Romans 10:9
         • Be baptized into Christ – Acts 22:16
           1. God will forgive all of your sins – Acts 2:38
           2. God will add you to His church – Acts 2:47
           3. God will register you in heaven – Hebrews 12:23
         • Faithfully walk with Jesus every day – 1 John 1:7