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AN ACT OF EXTRAVAGANT LOVE

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  John 12:1-8   We have witnessed the wicked heats of complacent men who desired to kill our Lord.   Chapter 12 reveals a different picture as John demonstrates to us a manifestation of extravagant love and worship for Jesus.  Its about six days before Passover when Jesus returns to Bethany and He is invited to the house of Mary, Martha and Lazarus.  This is a “thank you” dinner to Jesus for raising Lazarus from the dead.  This is not just an ordinary evening meal among friends. Its focus is on Jesus and His amazing power in raising Lazarus from the dead.  And Lazarus is right there, reclining at the table with Jesus. (v2)  Martha is in her usual place organizing the meal and making sure it’s well served. (v2)  Mary is about to express her heart to Jesus in a lavish way, as Lazarus is quietly watching the one who gave Him life.   It is here we see one of the greatest acts  of devotion and humility.  Mary washes Jesus’ feet with expensive perfume.   We already now
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REACTIONS TO THE RESURRECTION

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  John 11:45-57   What man plans for the purposes of evil, God determines and plans for the purposes of good.   The gospel of John has rightly been called the “gospel of belief”  This is what troubled Jesus in His heart, as He loved this family and saw the lost state of mankind as they witnessed Him, but many didn’t believe.  Something that is unexplainable became a reality as they removed the bandages and Lazurus who was once dead for four days, was once again, healthy waking among the people.  (v4) came to be a reality, and one would think this one act would draw everyone to turn to Christ and accept Him for who is, finally.  Its here we see two different responses to the raising of Lazurus.  Two responses that have different outcomes, that have eternal consequences. The first group “The Many” (v45)   This portion refers to “Many” but only Mary is mentioned, why only Mary is mentioned and not Martha is not clear. Perhaps she, being more emotional of the two sister
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