from the pastor

from last week

from the scriptures

Preparation

1. Read the Psalm aloud.

2. Read the Scripture from John
   

3. Take a moment to meditate on the Scripture.

Questions for Reflection

Think about the style of the worship service that you like.

1. How much effort do you put into it?

2. How much money do you spend on it?

3. Have you ever been accused of being to extravagent?

Studying the Text

1. How many days before Passover was it?

2. What city was he visiting?

3. Who lived in that city? Why is this important?

4. What was the occassion?

5. Who was serving?

6. Who was one of the guests?

7. What did Mary do?

8. What was the house filled with ?

9. Who objected to Mary's actions?

10. Why did he say were his objections? What did the author accuse him of?

11. What did Jesus say?

12. Why did he say this?

13. Why did a large crowd found out?

14. What did the chief priest plan to do? Why?

Living the Text

1. Review the questions and your answers in QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION.

2. How do you need to change your practice of worship?

Closing

1. Read the Scripture lesson again and take a moment to meditate on the passage.

2. What is God saying to you?

3. Thank God for his presence and ask him to apply what you have learned to your life.