The Aroma of Beautiful Feet

Six days before the Passover, Jesus therefore came to Bethany, where Lazarus was, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. ² So they gave a dinner for him there. Martha served, and Lazarus was one of those reclining with him at table. ³ Mary therefore took a pound^[a] of expensive ointment made from pure nard, and anointed the feet of Jesus and wiped his feet with her hair. The house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume. ⁴ But Judas Iscariot, one of his disciples (he who was about to betray him), said, ⁵ “Why was this ointment not sold for three hundred denarii^[b] and given to the poor?” ⁶ He said this, not because he cared about the poor, but because he was a thief, and having charge of the moneybag he used to help himself to what was put into it. ⁷ Jesus said, “Leave her alone, so that she may keep it^[c] for the day of my burial. ⁸ For the poor you always have with you, but you do not always have me.”

John 12:1-8

Principle (KNOW):

Authentic worship creates a powerful and beautiful aroma that can draw people to Jesus.

Practice (DO):

Invite an unchurched friend or family member to join you for one or all of the following:

1. Easter Worship Gatherings (4/20 @ 6:30, 9:30 or 11:00 a.m.)
2. Work as Worship Workshop (4/30 @ 6:30 p.m.)
3. National Day of Prayer Breakfast (5/1 @ 7:00 a.m.)

Suggested Resources:

Walk Across the Room, Bill Hybels