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“Loving Him with absolute abandon is no doubt in my own interest. ”
Beth Moore
Melba Mueller Teaching on John 11:55 - 12:50
Jesus asks us to :
- STOP
- RECONSIDER
- AND START AGAIN AT HIS FEET
Who was this Mary of Bethany?
- Sister of Lazarus
- Sister of Martha
- Controversial
- Woman of courage and faith
- May have been wealthy
What can we learn from her?
- Mary did not come to hear a sermon.
- She didn't come to make a request.
- Mary didn't come to fellowship with other believers.
- Mary didn't come to be refreshed.
- Mary didn't set out to impress anyone.
- Mary transformed her home into a temple of worship.
- She learned form Him by spending time with Him.
- She practiced listening and she let herself be hungry for his teaching.
- She was a woman of faith.
- She was a servant to Him.
How do we do this?
- This is a matter of the Will. And Mary understood this.
- We choose HIM
- Fight for your heart and his and your love for Him like you fight for your husband's affections or your kids.
We simplify our lives.
We build our faith in Him.
Let Him be the King of your heart. Let the oil anoint your heart.
Discussion Questions:
1. What can you do to spend more time with Jesus?
2. How can you simplify your life this Christmas season?
3. What are you afraid of in your relationship with Jesus?
“He purposely created us with free will and affections so that we could choose HIM in the midst of many options and much opposition” Beth Moore
