Matthew 26:6-13 The Value Of Worship (Mike van't Slot)

<p>Big Idea: <strong>The value of the object of our worship is seen in the value of what we offer the object of our worship.</strong></p> <p>Outline:</p> <p>Mary brings her valuable offering</p> <ol> <li>Mary’s offering of worship was costly.</li> <li>Mary’s offering of worship was public.</li> <li>Mary’s offering of worship was from her heart.</li> </ol> <p>The audience devalues Mary’s offering</p> <ol> <li>Her offering was considered a waste.</li> <li>Her offering could have been spent elsewhere.</li> <li>The response was motivated by greed.</li> </ol> <p>Jesus highly values Mary’s offering</p> <ol> <li>Jesus defends her act of worship.</li> <li>Jesus highlights the purpose of her worship.</li> <li>Jesus makes a permanent record of her worship.</li> </ol>