The Desires For Jesus (Part 1) Series

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