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Second Sunday after Pentecost
Memorial
Day Weekend
Matthew
26:1-16 with Romans 5:6-11
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The march through Matthew continues and I continue to learn.
Jesus is “done” with teaching, but he continues in how he lives.
Jesus is “done” with teaching, but he continues in how he lives.
Discipleship is heartfelt
action
to benefit those with less power.
Such action should be done at all times, continually, continuously,
regardless of circumstances or opposition.
to benefit those with less power.
Such action should be done at all times, continually, continuously,
regardless of circumstances or opposition.
Matthew
has consistently presented tension/conflict/battle
of two kingdoms – we always have a
choice – and battle lines have been drawn and armies are about to advance.
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There is tension/conflict amidst disciples even still.
Over money (the value of the woman’s gift of anointing oil).
A worthwhile question, but Jesus supports her actions,
at least in this unique circumstance.
Over money (the value of the woman’s gift of anointing oil).
A worthwhile question, but Jesus supports her actions,
at least in this unique circumstance.
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This I know:
the woman worships Jesus and her worship is honored.
the woman worships Jesus and her worship is honored.
As
in previous passage (sheep & goats):
be of service. Selflessly. Sacrificially.
As the woman has done.
be of service. Selflessly. Sacrificially.
As the woman has done.
Care for the body of
Christ.
And indeed, in Matthew’s gospel,
there is no other burial anointing for Jesus.
there is no other burial anointing for Jesus.
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Immediately following example of selflessness
(Kingdom of Heaven value)
Matthew presents us with example of earthly kingdom:
Judas sells Jesus.
(Kingdom of Heaven value)
Matthew presents us with example of earthly kingdom:
Judas sells Jesus.
Sometimes
we do that: we plunge headlong into sin, nurture earthly kingdom, neglect kingdom values.
Pray
to do so less.
Examine
actions! Examine motives!
Make choice, and act.
Discipleship is heartfelt action
to benefit those with less power.
Make choice, and act.
Discipleship is heartfelt action
to benefit those with less power.
Selflessness, sacrifice,
service
always acceptable to God.
always acceptable to God.
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From Romans:
God acts for the restoration of the world.
All are valuable.
God acts for the restoration of the world.
All are valuable.
Propagate
kingdom values.
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Hymn 385 Let Us Plead For Faith Alone. Faith which by our works is shown…
Matthew 26:1-16
(CEB)
26 When Jesus finished speaking all these words, he said to his
disciples, 2 “You know that the Passover is two
days from now. And the Son of Man will be handed over to be crucified.” 3 Then
the chief priests and elders of the people gathered in the courtyard of
Caiaphas the high priest. 4 They were plotting to
arrest Jesus by cunning tricks and to kill him. 5 But
they agreed that it shouldn’t happen during the feast so there wouldn’t be an
uproar among the people.
6 When Jesus was at Bethany visiting the house of Simon, who had a skin
disease, 7 a woman came to him with a vase made of
alabaster containing very expensive perfume. She poured it on Jesus’ head while
he was sitting at dinner. 8 Now when the disciples saw
it they were angry and said, “Why this waste? 9 This
perfume could have been sold for a lot of money and given to the poor.”
10 But Jesus knew what they were thinking. He said, “Why do you make
trouble for the woman? She’s done a good thing for me. 11 You
always have the poor with you, but you won’t always have me. 12 By
pouring this perfume over my body she’s prepared me to be buried. 13 I
tell you the truth that wherever in the whole world this good news is
announced, what she’s done will also be told in memory of her.”
14 Then one of the Twelve, who was called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief
priests 15 and said, “What will you give me if I
turn Jesus over to you?” They paid him thirty pieces of silver. 16 From
that time on he was looking for an opportunity to betray him. X
Romans
5:6-11 (CEB)
6 While we were still weak, at the right moment, Christ died for ungodly people. 7 It isn’t often that someone will die for a righteous person, though maybe someone might dare to die for a good person. 8 But God shows his love for us, because while we were still sinners Christ died for us. 9 So, now that we have been made righteous by his blood, we can be even more certain that we will be saved from God’s wrath through him. 10 If we were reconciled to God through the death of his Son while we were still enemies, now that we have been reconciled, how much more certain is it that we will be saved by his life? 11 And not only that: we even take pride in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, the one through whom we now have a restored relationship with God. X
6 While we were still weak, at the right moment, Christ died for ungodly people. 7 It isn’t often that someone will die for a righteous person, though maybe someone might dare to die for a good person. 8 But God shows his love for us, because while we were still sinners Christ died for us. 9 So, now that we have been made righteous by his blood, we can be even more certain that we will be saved from God’s wrath through him. 10 If we were reconciled to God through the death of his Son while we were still enemies, now that we have been reconciled, how much more certain is it that we will be saved by his life? 11 And not only that: we even take pride in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, the one through whom we now have a restored relationship with God. X
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