THE JOURNEY TO THE CROSS

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THE JOURNEY TO THE CROSS

• Why Trouble Her, She Has Done A Good Work FOR
  ME
• Part 1 MEASURED DEVOTION
• Matthew 266-16

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MEASURED DEVOTION

• Three undertones
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• While the disciples/followers are performing acts
  of devotion and love.
• The Chief Priests are plotting to overthrow and
  eliminate Jesus from society.
• Jesus is trying to communicate His Passion at the
  cross.
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MEASURED DEVOTION

• Premise for the whole event
• THE HOUSE OF SIMON THE LEPER. (vs.1a)

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MEASURED DEVOTION

• The Act of Devotion
• and Obedience (vs.6,7)
• Statement 1
• Jesus notices all actions of devotion.

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MEASURED DEVOTION

• The Criticism by
• the Unlearned (vs.8,9)
• Statement 2
• Guard against Criticizing those who demonstrate
  sacrifice.

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MEASURED DEVOTION

• The Evaluation by the
• Lord of a Good Work.
• (vs.10-13)
• Statement 3
• Jesus uses all our good works done for His
  glory.

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MEASURED DEVOTION

• The Plot of Betrayal
• (vs.14-16)
• Statement 4
• Stay Focused despite betrayal.

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MEASURED DEVOTION

• Life Steps
• God is working every day in your life for His
  Glory.
• Make certain your acts of devotion have the right
  motive.
• It is hypocritical to criticize that which you
  are unwilling to do.
• Do not let the ungodly distract you from your
  devotion.