Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Anointed In Bethany
I am so delighted to have our youth teaching this Sunday. I think that we all are in for a treat and I for one am excited. No doubt, their insight will bring a new perspective to our class. I did want to point out something I never noticed in this passage before. Don't you just love it when the Word of God reaches beyond the printed pages and directly pricks your heart, even if its for rebuking, God's word coming alive makes me once again realize that I have a fluid thriving relationship with our Creator. This week we will be discussing Matthew 26:3-16. I will not be discussing the main point for this lesson, just in case that is what our youth are preparing, however their is one thing that jumped out at me today that I wonder if you can see as well. Read the passage completly. Only twice during this passage do the disciples speak and look real closely. Here is their Messiah. The one they have seen accomplish many miracles and preach about God and yet both occasions their mindset seems to be on something else. What is the topic of their question? It is true that one motive was for others and the other was for self, but just the same neither was on Christ.
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I think the topic hinges on worship vs. betrayl; the heart's truest intention is always known by God.
One thing to remember is that Judas' betrayal of Christ was not his final downfall. He went on to never ask for forgiveness, just went on denying and then committed suicide. This is important because there is still hope if we betray Jesus. AND we DO betray Him everyday ~ and each time we collect our 30 pieces of silver!
There is a difference between Judas and Peter. Both men were pursured by Satan and both betrayed Jesus, but Peter asked for forgiveness and went to share the Good News.
GREAT insight.....very well put!!!
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