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Crazy Love

John 12:1-8

John 12:1-8

1Six days before the Passover, Jesus arrived at Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. 2Here a dinner was given in Jesus' honor. Martha served, while Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with him. 3Then Mary took about a pint of pure nard, an expensive perfume; she poured it on Jesus' feet and wiped his feet with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume.

John 12:1-8

 4But one of his disciples, Judas, who was later to betray him, objected, 5"Why wasn't this perfume sold and the money given to the poor? It was worth a year's wages." 6He did not say this because he cared about the poor but because he was a thief; as keeper of the money bag, he used to help himself to what was put into it.  7"Leave her alone," Jesus replied. " It was intended that she should save this perfume for the day of my burial. 8You will always have the poor among you, but you will not always have me."

Consequences of Crazy Love

Consequences of Crazy Love

Crazy love is costly

Consequences of Crazy Love

Crazy love is costly Financially▪ 5"Why wasn't this perfume sold and the

money given to the poor? It was worth a year's wages."

Consequences of Crazy Love

Crazy love is costly Financially▪ 5"Why wasn't this perfume sold and the

money given to the poor? It was worth a year's wages.“

Emotionally▪ Mary was seen as crazy

Consequences of Crazy Love

Crazy love is costly Financially▪ 5"Why wasn't this perfume sold and the

money given to the poor? It was worth a year's wages.“

Emotionally▪ Mary was seen as crazy ▪ She abandoned all status and notoriety with

everyone their other than Jesus

Consequences of Crazy Love

Crazy love is costly Financially Emotionally

Crazy love is enduring 3Then Mary took about a pint of pure

nard, an expensive perfume; she poured it on Jesus' feet and wiped his feet with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume.

An Eternal Perspective

An Eternal Perspective

Mary had her eyes on the King and His kingdom.

An Eternal Perspective

Mary had her eyes on the King and His kingdom.

Colossians 3:1-2 1Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. 2Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.

An Eternal Perspective

C.S. Lewis “If you read history you will find that

the Christians who did most for the present world were precisely those who thought most of the next. It is since Christians have largely ceased to think of the other world that they have become so ineffective in this.”

Judas’ Response

Judas’ Response

4But one of his disciples, Judas, who was later to betray him, objected, 5"Why wasn't this perfume sold and the money given to the poor? It was worth a year's wages." 6He did not say this because he cared about the poor but because he was a thief; as keeper of the money bag, he used to help himself to what was put into it.

Judas’ Response

4But one of his disciples, Judas, who was later to betray him, objected, 5"Why wasn't this perfume sold and the money given to the poor? It was worth a year's wages." 6He did not say this because he cared about the poor but because he was a thief; as keeper of the money bag, he used to help himself to what was put into it.His faith was self-

obsessed

Judas’ Lasting Aroma

Judas’ Lasting Aroma

▪ 4But one of his disciples, Judas, who was later to betray him, objected, 5"Why wasn't this perfume sold and the money given to the poor? It was worth a year's wages." 6He did not say this because he cared about the poor but because he was a thief; as keeper of the money bag, he used to help himself to what was put into it.

Questions for Reflection

Questions for Reflection

What are you crazy in love with?

Questions for Reflection

What are you crazy in love with? Is your faith self-obsessed?

Questions for Reflection

What are you crazy in love with? Is your faith self-obsessed? Has your relationship with God

actually changed the way you live?

Questions for Reflection

What are you crazy in love with? Is your faith self-obsessed? Has your relationship with God

actually changed the way you live? Would you describe yourself as

totally in love with Jesus Christ? Or do the words halfhearted, lukewarm, and partially committed fit better?