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Where is Mary?

Where is Mary?. I. Mary Sat At His Feet, Lk.10:38-42. Sitting at Jesus’ feet implies . . . Balance is the key: serve like Martha, listen like Mary. Listening . Ct. 25-37. ( Mt.16: 21-23) Lowliness . At His feet, not His head Longing . Mt.5:6 Living . Mt.17:5.

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Where is Mary?

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  1. Where is Mary?

  2. I. Mary Sat At His Feet, Lk.10:38-42

  3. Sitting at Jesus’ feet implies . . . Balance is the key: serve like Martha, listen like Mary Listening. Ct. 25-37. (Mt.16: 21-23) Lowliness. At His feet, not His head Longing. Mt.5:6 Living. Mt.17:5. Lasting. 1 Jn.2:24

  4. I. Mary Sat At His Feet II. Mary Sorrowed At His Feet, Jn.11:32

  5. At Jesus’ feet . . . 32 • In sorrows, He may be glorified in ways we do not understand Jesus did not come at once He stayed away on purpose (4)

  6. Mary and Martha • Contrast: “Where was God when…?” • Jesus raised Lazarus (38-44) • Jesus stopped Mary’s tears • Led to His own crucifixion (45-53) Did not doubt Jesus’ love Discussed it (same words, 21, 32) Martha: teaches ‘resurrection’ [20-27] Mary: responds w. tears [32-35…]

  7. I. Mary Sat At His Feet II. Mary Sorrowed At His Feet III. Mary Served At His Feet, Jn.12:3

  8. Preparation for Passover Feet Jn.12:3 Head Mk.14:3 Attending to feet was work of servants (Jn.13:5) • Mary: important role at feast • Only Jesus fully understood her • Six days before Passover (Jn.1:29) • Mary the servant anointed His . . .

  9. Mary . . . • Grateful: He raised her brother. 1 Co.11 • Volunteer: 2 Co.9:6-8 • Thoughtful: understood Him (Lk.10) • Sacrificial: Jn.12:3-5 – Mk.14:3 • Pure: not for show, competition • Personal: active, not passive • Sweet: Gn.8; Ep.5; Ph.4

  10. Friction at the feast Jesus defended Mary Jesus explained anointing Jesus explained about the poor Jesus promised Mary’s deed would always be remembered • Scorned(Judas): Jn.12:4-6 (Mk.14:4) • Supported(Jesus): Jn.12:7-8

  11. Lessons Loyalty Mt.6:24 First Mt.6:33 Cross Mt.16:24f All Mt.19:27 Hate Lk.14:26 Zeal Tit.3:8 • Martha & Mary loved Jesus; He did not try to change one into the other • Good listeners make better servants • Jesus deserves our very best. 1 Sm.29. 2 Sm.6:14; 24:24

  12. Lessons 1. Martha & Mary loved Jesus; He did not try to change one into the other 2. Good listeners make better servants 3. Jesus deserves our very best. 1 Sm.29. 2 Sm.6:14; 24:24 4. We cannot personally anoint Jesus, but . . . Mt.25; 26:10-13 5. You will be criticized for doing good

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