The Desires For Jesus (P1) Matthew 26:1-7
Introduction (26:1-2) Mark 14:1-11; John 12:1-11
A. The Preaching had Finished (26:1)
. Matthew 24-25; The Olivet Discourse
. Temple destruction, tribulation, 2nd coming, parables
B. The Passover was Forthcoming (26:2a)
. Exodus 12:1-28; (v. 5-7, 13-14)
. Without blemish, male, 1st year, 14th day, blood
1. Philip - Acts 8:32-34
2. Paul - 1 Corinthians 5:7
3. Peter - 1 Peter 1:19-20
C. The Purpose almost Fulfilled (26:2b) 4th time mentioned
. Matthew 16:21; 17:22-23; 20:18-19; death discussed
. Moses & Elijah talked; Luke 9:31 / transfiguration
I. The Demoniac and their Hatred (26:3-5) Their nature
A. The Meeting of the Religious (26:3) assembly
B. The Manner that Resulted (26:4) assassination, plot to kill
C. The Matter of a Riot (26:5) apprehensive & afraid
II. The Devotion that brought Honor (26:6-13)
A. The Lord and His Worth (26:6)
. Matthew 8:1-4; Luke 7:22; 17:12
. Invitation, supper in Jesus’ honor; Simon healed
B. Lazarus and his Witness - John 12:1, 9-11
. His word; his testimony
C. The Laborer and her Work - John 12:2; Luke 10:38, 40
D. The Lover and her Worship (26:7) John 12:3-8
Luke 10:38, 40
1. The Amount of her worship (26:7a)
. Costly oil; nearly a year’s wages
. Mark 14:5 - more than 300 denarii
. Mark 14:3 - alabaster flask was expensive & was broken
. Variety of marble quarried in Egypt
2. The Aroma of her worship (26:7b) filled the house
. Spikenard - fragrant plant in India, parts of Syria
. Word was related to myrrh = plant crushed, death, burial
. Song: Broken & Spilled Out / Steve Green
3. The Activity of her worship (26:7c)
. Woman, not embarrassed; hair down in public
. John 12:3
