Summary: Mark 14:1-11
When Jesus was at Simon’s house for dinner, a woman approached and poured an expensive perfume on Jesus’s feet. The party guests judged her for wasting something so valuable, but she knew Jesus was more valuable than the bottle of perfume, and He was worth sacrificing for. Jesus came to her defense and taught what is truly valuable.
What does this say about God?
God is worthy of all we can give Him. When we live for Him, we may have difficult experiences or receive criticism from others, but He is with us through it all.
Parent Kick-Off
Share what God revealed to you through the sermon.
Discussion with Younger Kids
- Why do we give to God?
- How can we give to God in a way that shows He is important to us?
Discussion with Older Kids
- Why is it important for us to give our money, time, and talents to God?
- How can we do these things in a way that shows He is most important in our lives?
Discussion with Teens
- How difficult or easy is it for you to give sacrificially to God? Why is this?
- What would it look like for you to live in a way that shows others Jesus is worth giving up anything for?
Memory Verse
“For you always have the poor with you, and whenever you want, you can do good to them; but you do not always have Me.”
Mark 14:7
Prayer
Pray to grow in how you give to the Lord and how you live for Him. Ask God to help in the times when it is hard to give and as you receive criticism for living for Him.
